The Latest Breaking News from England

Summer break could be ‘right thing to do’ for Maro Itoje

England head coach Steve Borthwick feels the captain may benefit from missing next month’s Tests.

The Independent UK · Jun 17

UK heatwave mapped: Where will get hotter than Ibiza as 37C ‘extreme heat’ warning issued

The Met Office has issued a rare amber weather warning for extreme heat ahead of an expected heatwave

The Independent UK · Jun 17

Where to watch World Cup today and what channel are the games on?

Four more games tonight and overnight with Portugal and England in action

Evening Standard · Jun 17

England fans flood Dallas pub for World Cup opener as bar makes £30,000

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The Independent UK · Jun 17

Artist creates 30-foot England badge on Suffolk beach ahead of World Cup clash

Toby Clark says England has to bring the trophy home, ‘otherwise I’ve wasted my time’

The Independent UK · Jun 17

Borthwick keen to rest Itoje but injuries may force England rethink

Steve Borthwick will rest the England captain, Maro Itoje, this summer unless injury strikes in the second row over the weekend

The Guardian - UK · Jun 17

Why LGBTQ+ patients are paying for gaps in fertility care

In some parts of England, a female same-sex couple may have to spend up to £25,000 of their own money on fertility treatment before the NHS will help them have a baby. A heterosexual couple may also face restrictions, but they can usually meet the NHS requirement to show that…

The Conversation · Jun 17

England fans take over Dallas pub ahead of World Cup opener

England fans have taken over a Dallas pub ahead of their World Cup 2026 opener against Croatia on Wednesday (17 June).

The Independent UK · Jun 17

England take two wickets as Joe Root steps back into captain role

With Ben Stokes absent, Root saw his side make a decent start to the second Test against New Zealand.

The Independent UK · Jun 17

Bizarre photoshoots and baby blue trackies – are the England team having an aesthetic identity crisis?

IN FOCUS: The Three Lions have struck some truly unique poses in their official team photos for the World Cup. Katie Rosseinsky explores the unexpected shake-up to their image in anticipation of their first match

The Independent UK · Jun 17