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England to sell eight times more council homes than it built last year, report finds

Depletion of social housing stock spurs calls for councils to have first refusal to buy ex-council homes entering market

The Guardian - UK · Aug 20, 2025

Vikings were captivated by silver – our new analysis of their precious loot reveals how far they travelled to get it

In the archaeology galleries of the Yorkshire Museum, an incredible Viking silver neck-ring takes centre stage. The ring is made of four ropes of twisted rods hammer-welded together at each end, its terminals tapering into scrolled S-shaped hooks for fastening behind the neck. Weighing over half a kilo, it makes…

The Conversation · Aug 20, 2025

English councils consider legal bids to remove asylum seekers from hotels

Councils across England are considering legal challenges as the Government scrambles to draw up contingency plan for housing asylum seekers set to…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 20, 2025

Red Roses ‘look forward to being hunted’ at Women’s Rugby World Cup, declares John Mitchell

Red Roses head coach John Mitchell says the world No 1 team and tournament hosts will look forward to being ‘hunted’ at the Women’s Rugby World Cup

The Guardian - UK · Aug 20, 2025

England name team for Women’s Rugby World Cup opener against the United States

The tournament hosts get things under way in Sunderland on Friday.

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025

Map: House prices climbing at fastest rate in more than a year - here’s where they are highest

Average house prices increased to £291,000 in England and £210,000 in Wales

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025

Hotels, barges, military sites: where can England house people seeking asylum?

Ministers said to be considering a ‘range’ of options after hotel protests and high court ruling – but choices are limited

The Guardian - UK · Aug 20, 2025

Ellie Kildunne exclusive: No excuses now, England have put in the work to be crowned world champions

Red Roses looking to go one further after their Women’s Rugby World Cup final defeat three years ago

Evening Standard · Aug 20, 2025

Gareth Southgate ‘enjoying life’ and not actively seeking management return

It is 13 months since the former defender called time on his successful eight-year stint as England boss.

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025

Warning Labour’s rewilding plans could trigger surge in UK wildfires

Labour proposes to ban winter burning from over half of England’s peatland

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025