The Latest Breaking News from England

Sonny Baker endures nightmare debut as South Africa dominate first ODI

England were skittled for 131 at Headingley before Aiden Markram took apart the attack – in particular debutant Sonny Baker – in a crushing win

The Guardian - UK · Sep 2, 2025

Splash around safely: new app uses high-tech underwater sensors to judge water quality for British swimmers

Open water swimmers in Shropshire, England, can check daily data and swim without worrying about pollution

Advnture · Sep 2, 2025

Tell us: how are you affected by the expansion of the 30 hours childcare provision in England?

Share how the UK government’s expansion of the state-funded 30 hours childcare scheme for working parents may affect you, and what you make of it

The Guardian - UK · Sep 2, 2025

Zack Polanski becomes Green party leader – what happens next?

Zack Polanski is the new leader of the Green party in England and Wales after winning a leadership election promising a programme of “eco-populism”. Polanski beat incumbent leader Adrian Ramsay and his partner on the ticket, Ellie Chowns.

The Conversation · Sep 2, 2025

England thrashed by South Africa with 175 balls to spare: first men’s one-day international – as it happened

England collapsed with the bat at Headingley before Aiden Markram took the debutant Sonny Baker apart

The Guardian - UK · Sep 2, 2025

Ruben Loftus-Cheek set for first England call-up since 2019

The AC Milan midfielder returns to the England fold for the first time in six years, with his last call-up coming in March 2019.

The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2025

England: Ruben Loftus-Cheek receives first call-up since 2018 amid Adam Wharton injury blow

Loftus-Cheek is set to be reunited with his former Chelsea boss

Evening Standard · Sep 2, 2025

Ruben Loftus-Cheek handed first England call-up in six years after injury blow

Loftus-Cheek hasn’t featured for England since November 2018 and has been called up alongside Jarell Quansah

The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2025

Green party’s new leader Zack Polanski rules out any Starmer pact and attacks ‘charlatan’ Farage

Candidate defeats Adrian Ramsay and Ellie Chowns to lead Greens in England and Wales with vision for ‘eco-populism’ movement

The Guardian - UK · Sep 2, 2025

Zack Polanski wins Green Party leadership contest

Zack Polanski has been named the new leader of the Green Party of England and Wales, promising a “political home” for disillusioned voters.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 2, 2025