The Latest Breaking News from England

Stuart Broad questions Harry Brook over ‘crucial’ part of game after Ashes mistake

Brook was dismissed cheaply playing at a wide Mitchell Starc delivery in the first innings of the second Ashes Test

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2025

Trent Alexander-Arnold: Former Liverpool star out for 'months' as Real Madrid dealt injury blow

England international has endured a difficult start to life in Spain

Evening Standard · Dec 4, 2025

Sublime Starc is last man standing after Australia’s mystifying call to leave out Lyon

Left-armer ran through England again but just how much will Australia regret not selecting their premium spinner at the Gabba?

The Guardian - UK · Dec 4, 2025

Joe Root ends long wait for century in Australia to give England Ashes hope

Root hits sublime 135 not out as tourists reach 325 for nine after thrilling opening to day-night showdown at the Gabba

Evening Standard · Dec 4, 2025

Zak Crawley’s handsome drives steady England ship and show power of perseverance

England fans were bracing themselves for a familiar and depressing few hours before the opener finally came good

The Guardian - UK · Dec 4, 2025

Joe Root ends wait for Test century in Australia to boost England’s Ashes hopes

The former captain, playing his 16th Test and 30th innings Down Under, ended the day with an imperious 135 not out.

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2025

Root finally makes century in Australia and late burst gives England edge after Starc salvo

England closed the day on 325 for nine after Joe Root’s brilliant ton and some late fireworks from Jofra Archer helped the tourists fight back after six Mitchell Starc wickets

The Guardian - UK · Dec 4, 2025

NHS braces for ‘unprecedented flu wave’ as hospitalised cases in England rise

Average of 1,717 flu patients in beds last week, up 56% on a year ago, after ‘unusually early’ start to season

The Guardian - UK · Dec 4, 2025

England’s Joe Root secures his first Ashes century in Australia

Root’s lack of a three-figure score in any format in Australia was a major subplot ahead of this series.

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2025

Prison population set to hit 100,000 a year later than projected – figures

Newly published estimates project the rise in the number of prisoners will reach between 98,000 and 103,6000 by March 2030.

Evening Standard · Dec 4, 2025