The Latest Breaking News from England

Afternoon Update: heatwave descends on south-east; inflation data cools rate hike fears; and England push to set tricky Ashes target

A blaze in north-east Victoria has been burning out of control while officials warn the state will face the ‘upper end of extreme’ fire danger on Friday

The Guardian - AU · Jan 7

Young Bethell's century gives England hope for future

Young gun Jacob Bethell's century will give England plenty of confidence for the future following the tourists' mostly poor Ashes tour with the bat.

AAP · Jan 7

Jacob Bethell leads charge as England look to stave off defeat in Sydney

Bethell hit an excellent 79 not out as England shaved a 183-run first-innings deficit down to single figures.

The Independent UK · Jan 7

Drivers warned not to drink at all as limit set to be slashed in England and Wales

Transport minister Lillian Greenwood urges pubgoers to leave cars at home or have an alcohol-free beverage

The Independent UK · Jan 6

Australia v England: fifth Ashes Test, day four – as it happened

Tourists reach 302-8 with a lead of 119 runs going into final day of fifth Test after fighting maiden century for Jacob Bethell

The Guardian - AU · Jan 6

Commuters told to check for disruption after ice warnings issued across UK

It comes after an Arctic air mass brought wintry showers across the country

Evening Standard · Jan 6

UK faces further disruption as Storm Goretti to bring heavy snow and strong winds

Fresh warnings across parts of England and Wales will follow days of delays and closures from Oxford to Orkney

The Guardian - UK · Jan 6

Climate education proposals will prepare young people in England for changing careers and society

The review of the national curriculum and assessment in England has proposed three big sets of changes for climate education.

The Conversation · Jan 6

London sees snowfall as storm threatens more snow for southeast England

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The Independent UK · Jan 6

Bethell staving off Australia's push to finish Ashes

England's batters have fought back on the fourth day at the SCG to go to tea at 3-174, but they still trail Australia by nine runs in the fifth Test.

AAP · Jan 6