The Latest Breaking News from England

Jaywick’s continued decline and intensifying London poverty tell same story of ‘broken’ Britain

Latest deprivation index shows how geography and housing costs shape inequality more than policy ever has

The Guardian - UK · Oct 30, 2025

Borthwick hopes England can emulate Bazball mentality for autumn series

England’s rugby players are seeking to emulate the Bazball ethos of their cricketing counterparts in the run up to the forthcoming autumn series

The Guardian - UK · Oct 30, 2025

England turn to cricket counterparts for tips in bid to strike Australia blow ahead of Ashes

England’s rugby union side take on the Wallabies at Twickenham just weeks before cricket’s biggest Test series begins

The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2025

A third of people in England believe in ghosts, survey finds

National Folklore Survey, the first in over 60 years, found people aged 25-34 most likely to believe in the paranormal

The Guardian - UK · Oct 30, 2025

England turn to AJ with rugby league Ashes on the line

England have called up NRL star AJ Brimson for the second Test in a bid to resurrect their hopes in the rugby league Ashes.

AAP · Oct 30, 2025

AJ Brimson to make England debut as changes made for second Rugby League Ashes clash

The full-back represented Australia earlier in his career but bolsters Shaun Wane’s side for the clash at Everton’s ground

The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2025

Nigel Farage ‘sad’ as Clacton area remains most deprived neighbourhood

Jaywick is part of Reform leader and Clacton MP Nigel Farage’s Essex constituency

The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2025

Nigel Farage ‘sad’ as Jaywick remains England’s most deprived neighbourhood

Mr Farage was elected MP for Clacton in Essex in July 2024, and Jaywick is part of the constituency.

Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2025

Prison population in England and Wales: Latest numbers and trends

Some 10,737 foreign nationals were in prison at the end of September, down on the quarter but up year on year.

Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2025

Special educational needs reform could be a bureaucratic nightmare – here’s how to put families first

Plans to reform support for children with special educational needs in England have been delayed after the government announced its new policy would not be unveiled until 2026, rather than autumn 2025.

The Conversation · Oct 30, 2025