The Latest Breaking News from England

Marlie Packer cleared for opening match of England’s World Cup campaign

The 35-year-old will miss only the Red Roses’ warm-up fixture away to France after being sent off against Spain.

The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2025

UK’s first female archbishop tells of how she hid her sexuality for decades

New archbishop of Wales says faith kept her going through decades-long struggle for acceptance as woman and lesbian in the Anglican church

The Guardian - UK · Aug 3, 2025

Harry Brook century before dramatic dismissal takes England in sight of win

Brook smashed a brilliant 111 against India but was then caught as his bat flew out of his hands.

The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2025

BMA hits back after NHS says less than a third of resident doctors joined strike

NHS England had claimed the number that took part in the five-day walkout was down by 7.5% on the previous round of industrial action.

Evening Standard · Aug 3, 2025

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The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2025

BBC debate is nostalgic reminder of English crisis never being far away

BBC Archive release of 1993’s On The Line shows much has changed in the sport but self-interest is always rife

The Guardian - UK · Aug 3, 2025

NHS maintained 93% of planned care during resident doctors’ strikes

Some 93% of planned operations, tests and procedures went ahead during the five-day walkout across England.

Evening Standard · Aug 2, 2025

Starmer hints Lionesses will be honoured after Euro 2025 triumph

The Prime Minister said the Lionesses ‘have made an entire nation proud’.

Evening Standard · Aug 2, 2025

Siraj strikes after Jaiswal helps India set England daunting target

Yashasvi Jaiswal makes sparkling hundred with Mohammed Siraj striking with last ball of day as India look to tie series.

Al Jazeera · Aug 2, 2025

Josh Tongue insists England ‘pretty chilled’ at prospect of big run chase

Josh Tongue is confident England have a batting unit capable of chasing down an imposing target of 374 to win the fifth Test against India at the Oval

The Guardian - UK · Aug 2, 2025