Gail’s targets 40 new bakery stores in England as its sales grow The fast-growing chain said it wanted to continue expanding in areas across the country in the years ahead. Evening Standard · Dec 1, 2025
Brydon Carse confident England can recapture hostility in second Ashes Test The tourists were condemned to a two-day loss in Perth but it was not one-way traffic. The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2025
‘It’s like striding across the top of the world’: the Pennines’ new Roof of England walk The route showcases the North Pennines’ unsung landscapes. We road test a 50-mile section that takes in golden forests, high moors and pretty villages The Guardian - UK · Dec 1, 2025
Multiple wet weather alerts in place as UK set for soggy start to the week Dozens of flood alerts are in place for England and Wales. The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2025
Schools urged to trial four-day week to ease pressure on teachers in England and Wales Advocacy group tells education secretary ‘working smarter’ can protect staff wellbeing and help students The Guardian - UK · Dec 1, 2025
Testing at A&Es part of plan to end new HIV cases in England by 2030 Labour announces prevention programme as well as efforts to re-engage people who have fallen out of medical care The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2025
Voices: The biggest risk Sir Andreas Whittam Smith ever took was co-founding The Independent OBITUARY: A risk-taking and highly principled journalist, Whittam Smith helped fund Britain’s first new broadsheet newspaper in more than a century – before successfully stewarding the Church of England through the credit crunch. Sean O’Grady remembers him The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2025
Arundell crowns Bath comeback victory at Saracens to advance England claims Henry Arundell scored twice for Bath to advance his England claims in the Prem champions’ thrilling 36-29 victory against Saracens The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2025
England’s water industry issued £10.5bn in ‘green bonds’ despite pollution record River Action says use of issuance tied to environmental benefits is ‘corporate greenwash on steroids’ The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2025
Pink-ball batting master still prefers red-ball cricket Australia's No.3 Marnus Labuschagne has weighed into debate as to whether the Ashes should feature a day-night Test match. AAP · Nov 30, 2025
NHS test delays putting hundreds of thousands at risk, say doctors Exclusive: Long wait times affected 386,849 patients in England during September, data analysis shows The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2025
Danger to life warning in Wales as areas may see nearly a month of rain in a day Yellow rain warnings have also been issued in parts of England and Wales from the early hours of Monday to 3am on Tuesday. Evening Standard · Nov 30, 2025
I’m one of the leaders – Phil Foden ready to shoulder responsibility at Man City The England international inspired City to a last-gasp win over Leeds. The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2025
England ease to PM's XI win but back-up bat misses out Four Englishman have scored half-centuries in a first-innings win over the Prime Minister's XI, but the tourists back-up Test batsman was the one to miss out. AAP · Nov 30, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2025 Joe Root not a fan of day-night Ashes Test but aware he needs to shine under lights Joe Root said the Ashes did not need a day-night Test but he must rise to the challenge of playing under the lights at the Gabba
The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2025 Joe Root suggests Ashes series ‘doesn’t need’ pink-ball Test England face a battle to turn the Ashes around at a ground where they haven’t won in nearly four decades
AAP · Nov 30, 2025 Head says he can work in any role in Australian order Travis Head has arrived in Brisbane unsure if he will open or bat No.5 for Australia in the second Ashes Test, but is happy to be fluid between the roles.
FourFourTwo · Nov 30, 2025 ‘Jack Grealish reminds me of myself - it doesn’t matter if he loses the ball, he always wants it again… He’s handsome as well!’ Paul Gascoigne on why he can’t imagine Grealish missing the World Cup Gazza is a big fan of Everton loan star Grealish
AAP · Nov 30, 2025 Root 'personally' would prefer no day-night Ashes Test Joe Root can see that the day-night Test format is popular in Australia but personally doesn't believe it should be part of the Ashes.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2025 Water shortages could derail UK’s net zero plans, study finds Tensions grow after research in England finds there may not be enough water for planned carbon capture and hydrogen projects
The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2025 ‘We need to speak collectively’: can parliament solve the problem of ‘deprivation bingo’ in the UK’s seaside towns? Labour knows it needs to win over the ‘sea wall’ cohort of coastal voters in the next election. But as anger over inequality grows, time is running out
The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2025 Vision, instinct and tenacity: Stanway shines as Lionesses lay down a marker Midfielder’s three goals illustrate the different attributes that have made her the player she is today
The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2025 Ian Wright calls for Lionesses star to be ‘given a break’ despite scoring in big win Wright called for Alessia Russo to get more rest after the striker played 85 minutes of the 8-0 win over China
The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2025 Sarina Wiegman defends call not to hand out England debuts in China thrashing Wiegman says her side ‘take every game seriously’.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2025 England v Brazil? This World Cup draw must offer us glimpses of glory not the grotesque Top-four seeding is another example of Fifa prioritising marketing over sporting integrity but even the best-laid plans can flop