The Latest Breaking News from England

Jamie Overton returns to England Test squad for time in three years

Overton won his solitary Test cap against New Zealand in 2022.

The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2025

England line up Jofra Archer return for second Test against India

Jofra Archer is being primed to make an England comeback in the second Test against India at Edgbaston – his first appearance in whites for four years

The Guardian - UK · Jun 5, 2025

Gus Atkinson ruled out of first India Test as Jamie Overton and Jacob Bethell return to England squad

Overton played his sole Test so far in the summer of 2022 while Bethell’s availability leaves England with a selection headache

The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2025

Women and ethnic minorities less likely to be treated after diagnosis of deadly heart disease in England, study finds

Research shows disparity in care after detection of aortic stenosis, also affecting those living in deprived areas

The Guardian - UK · Jun 4, 2025

Rape victims can challenge CPS if cases dropped under pilot scheme

Exclusive: Trial giving right to request review of evidence by different prosecutor could be extended to all of England and Wales

The Guardian - UK · Jun 4, 2025

Charities welcome free school meals change but warn ‘more is needed’

Charities and school leaders welcomed the change but urged the Government to reconsider the two-child benefit cap to ease poverty levels.

Evening Standard · Jun 4, 2025

Government facing increasing pressure to ban bottom trawling in protected areas

Calls to ban the damaging fishing practice in England’s marine protected areas have been intensifying ahead of a major UN ocean conference next week.

Evening Standard · Jun 4, 2025

Free school meals for half a million of England’s poorest children

The move, which comes after a major campaign by The Independent, said the expansion will lift 100,000 children across England out of poverty

The Independent UK · Jun 4, 2025

Eberechi Eze on his bike as England’s World Cup 2026 preparations heat up

The Crystal Palace forward said: ‘It was insightful into how you will cope,’ with the England manager preparing his squad for the US, Mexico and Canada

The Guardian - UK · Jun 4, 2025

What Keir Starmer's new free school meals plan means for London

The government has announced the major change to free school meals will take effect from next year

Evening Standard · Jun 4, 2025