The Latest Breaking News from England

England’s Ashes player ratings: Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope flop in 4-1 defeat by Australia as Jacob Bethell shines

England toiled to another Ashes humiliation at the hands of Australia

The Independent UK · Jan 8

England cricket chief promises 'changes' as review into 'deeply disappointing' Ashes defeat begins

The most hotly anticipated series in a generation ended in a humbling defeat

Evening Standard · Jan 8

Harry Brook apologises for late-night incident in New Zealand before Ashes

England vice-captain reportedly involved in a scuffle with a nightclub bouncer

Evening Standard · Jan 8

Archaeologists discover signs of Roman industrial hub at site in Sunderland

Discovery of more than 800 whetstones, used to sharpen weapons, seen as one of the most significant finds in northern England for a century

The Guardian - UK · Jan 8

ECB launches investigation after ‘deeply disappointing’ Ashes defeat

England and Wales Cricket Board chief executive Richard Gould said a ‘thorough review’ was already underway

The Independent UK · Jan 8

Right to protest is under attack in England and Wales, reports warn

Human Rights Watch and Justice say recent legislative changes have had a chilling effect and should be repealed

The Guardian - UK · Jan 8

Player ratings tell tale of England's Ashes woes

Less than half of England's touring party have been granted pass marks for their Ashes series after surrendering the urn in 11 days and being beaten 4-1.

AAP · Jan 8

Who fired and who flopped? Aussie Ashes player ratings

A look at how Australia's players fared in their 4-1 Ashes series triumph over England.

AAP · Jan 8

Talismanic Mitchell Starc adds final flourish to his imperious Ashes series

The bowler’s smarts and stamina from the first ball in Perth to the last in Sydney – not to mention his batting – made him a worthy man of the series

The Guardian - AU · Jan 8

Mitchell Starc named Ashes player of the series

Australia's Mitchell Starc has been crowned player of the Ashes series for his superb performances in leading the bowling attack against England.

AAP · Jan 8