Super flu – latest: Streeting says ‘terrifying’ virus surge and doctors’ strike could collapse NHS Hospitalisations for flu in England hit highest ever levels for this time of year The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2025
Should I get a flu jab this winter? What you need to know about the H3N2 ‘super’ strain New strain of virus appears to be hitting people harder and lasting for longer than expected The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2025
Ex-Australia captain drops verdict on Jofra Archer and Steve Smith’s Ashes battle Jofra Archer and Steve Smith were involved in a heated confrontation during the second Ashes Test in Brisbane The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2025
Sports Personality of the Year 2025: Lionesses square off on six-strong shortlist England teammates Chloe Kelly and Hannah Hampton are up against Lando Norris, Rory McIlroy, Luke Littler and Ellie Kildunne on the Spoty shortlist The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2025
Who has been nominated for BBC Sports Personality of the Year? Full shortlist as 2025 contenders revealed The six-athlete shortlist for the 2025 Sports Personality of the Year have been confirmed The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2025
BBC reveal six nominees for Sports Personality of the Year Kelly’s England team-mate Hannah Hampton is among the six nominees alongside Lando Norris, Luke Littler and Ellie Kildunne. The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2025
How to still buy World Cup tickets and the eye-watering costs facing England and Scotland fans The next phase of ticket sales opens on Thursday with a ballot process following the confirmation of the World Cup draw and match schedule The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2025
Don't write off dangerous England in Ashes yet: Paine Former Australia Test captain Tim Paine says Adelaide Oval will perfectly suit England's aggressive approach as they seek to fight back in the lopsided series. AAP · Dec 11, 2025
Some GCSEs and A-levels in England could be taken on laptops by 2030, Ofqual says Qualifications watchdog launches consultation amid complaints from pupils about writing fatigue in exams The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2025
Online child sexual abuse surges by 26% in year as police say tech firms must act Figures for England and Wales show there were 51,672 offences for child sexual exploitation and abuse online in 2024 The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2025
Transatlantic cable equipment and gnome garden among heritage protected in 2025 Historic England has highlighted some of the unusual buildings and places given listed status this year. Evening Standard · Dec 11, 2025
Retailers fear Scotland ‘less viable’ for investment without rates discount Twelve groups and industry bodies have written to the Scottish Finance Secretary Shona Robison. Evening Standard · Dec 11, 2025
Australian newspapers mock England over Ashes plans: ‘Overprepared to the bitter end’ The headlines come as the touring team were spotted in a a Queensland beach town shortly before the third Ashes Test in Adelaide The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2025 See No Evil review – this delicate documentary about an Anglican’s child abuse is deeply harrowing It’s humbling to witness the eloquence and dignity of these survivors as they talk about their experiences with John Smyth – possibly the most prolific serial abuser ever associated with the Church of England
The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2025 Wes Streeting improves offer to resident doctors in England in attempt to stop strikes BMA puts health secretary’s offer, which includes pledge to double number of extra training places, to resident doctors
The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2025 The Guardian view on England’s social housing system: failing the very people it was built for Editorial: Austerity hollowed out provision and hardened eligibility rules. A broken safety net now shuts out the poorest and drives rising homelessness
The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2025 Jailed Welsh women and their children face an additional trauma Letter: Mary Wrenn points out that women given custodial sentences in Wales are sent to prisons in England, which has a negative impact on families
The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2025 One in five women in England say their concerns were ignored during childbirth, survey finds Women say fears were dismissed and help was unavailable at crucial moments during labour
FourFourTwo · Dec 10, 2025 Harry Kane's future plans emerge, as Bayern Munich fight to keep England captain: report Bayern Munich are fighting some of Europe’s biggest names to keep hold of the striker
The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2025 Imran Sherwani obituary Hockey player known for his modesty and loyalty who scored twice in the 1988 Olympic final against Germany to win gold
LiveScience · Dec 10, 2025 'It is the most exciting discovery in my 40-year career': Archaeologists uncover evidence that Neanderthals made fire 400,000 years ago in England Archaeologists have found the earliest evidence yet of fire technology — and it was created by Neanderthals in England more than 400,000 years ago.
FourFourTwo · Dec 10, 2025 ‘It’s too little too late’ - Lianne Sanderson on the lack of research causing epidemic of ACL injuries in women’s football With Jess Naz suffering another Anterior Cruciate Ligament injury, Lianne Sanderson once again highlights the escalating crisis in women’s football
The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2025 Return of captain Pat Cummins leaves Australia facing key selection decisions for third Ashes Test Cummins will be back to lead Australia as they look to seal the series in Adelaide
The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2025 New long-distance walking route opens in the North Pennines The picturesque “Roof of England” trail would take around a fortnight to complete in its entirety