The Latest Breaking News from England

English farms could be taken out of food production to boost nature, says minister

Plans announced by environment secretary mean many upland farmers may be incentivised to stop farming

The Guardian - UK · Jul 3, 2025

Nat Sciver-Brunt ruled out of England’s T20 clash with India due to injury

Skipper Sciver-Brunt is awaiting the outcome of a scan on her left groin.

The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2025

England forced into captaincy change after Nat Sciver-Brunt injury

Tammy Beaumont will stand in for the skipper, who faces further assessment, in the third T20 international against India

The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2025

England v India: second men’s cricket Test, day two – as it happened

A glorious 269 from Shubman Gill, a record for an Indian captain, was followed by three late wickets to leave India in control at Edgbaston

The Guardian - UK · Jul 3, 2025

Owen Farrell handed British and Irish Lions call-up as Elliot Daly injury replacement

Former England fly-half, son of Lions head coach Andy Farrell, added to tour squad in place of injured Saracens team-mate

Evening Standard · Jul 3, 2025

Owen Farrell poised for call-up as Lions await Elliot Daly scan results

The former England captain is not a like-for-like replacement.

The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2025

Brickbat: Second Opinion

In England, two Metropolitan Police have been fired after strip-searching a 15-year-old girl at her school, without her parent's permission or… The post Brickbat: Second Opinion appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Jul 3, 2025

Euro 2025: How expensive is Switzerland for travellers?

Exclusive: As the England and Wales women’s football teams prepare for their first matches, fans can expect high – but not ridiculous – prices

The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2025

Owen Farrell backed to ‘inject experience’ into Lions squad after replacing injured Daly

Andy Farrell is flying out his son, Owen, to join the British & Irish Lions in Australia after Elliot Daly’s tour was ended due to injury

The Guardian - UK · Jul 3, 2025

Josh Macleod returning from injury ‘massive’ for Wales – Matt Sherratt

Only four survivors from the side humbled by England in their last Six Nations Championship game in March will start against Japan.

The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2025