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David Beckham awarded a knighthood and Luke Littler made an MBE

Sir David has been awarded the knighthood for services to sport and to charity in the King’s Birthday Honours.

The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2025

David Beckham’s rollercoaster journey from Leyton Orient trial to a knighthood

The former England captain has been given a knighthood in the King’s Birthday Honours.

The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2025

David Beckham ‘immensely proud’ of knighthood in King’s Birthday Honours

The former England and Manchester United star has previously described himself as a ‘huge Royalist’.

The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2025

Living on Mars: are there lessons from prisons?

I have been researching the possibility of living on Mars for several years. But it took an invitation to give a talk about space at HMP Erlestoke in England – a category C men’s prison – to make me realise that there are a surprising number of similarities between the…

The Conversation · Jun 13, 2025

Nine-year-olds in England sit timed multiplication test – but using times tables is about more than quick recall

What’s seven times nine? Quick, you’ve got six seconds to answer.

The Conversation · Jun 13, 2025

Five reasons you should give up alcohol if you’re recovering from an injury

Rest, rehab and patience are cornerstones of injury recovery. But should quitting alcohol be a part of any recovery plan? This is what England cricket captain Ben Stokes has done – saying he’s given up alcohol in a bid to quickly recover from a serious hamstring injury.

The Conversation · Jun 13, 2025

Spurs’ Mikey Moore aiming for another European trophy with England Under-19s

The winger was on the bench in Bilbao as Tottenham claimed the Europa League against Manchester United.

The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2025

Sophie Ecclestone returns as England reveal squad for India series

Fellow spinner Sarah Glenn misses out with Ecclestone ready to return after missing the series wins against the West Indies

The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2025

SuperTed or Superman? Hill’s ‘different game’ key for Bath in Premiership final

The Bath flanker Ted Hill has been called ‘a freak’ by his captain as the 26-year-old waits for another chance with England

The Guardian - UK · Jun 13, 2025

Owen Farrell set to sign five-year deal for Saracens return as player-coach

Farrell to make swift return to Saracens after only one season at Racing 92

Evening Standard · Jun 13, 2025