Jail time for recalled offenders to be limited to free up prison places UK justice secretary also announces plans for three new jails amid overcrowding crisis in England and Wales The Guardian - UK · May 14, 2025
England not concerned about Jofra Archer ‘injury’ after IPL departure A Rajasthan Royals official told Cricbuzz the 30-year-old was “nurturing an injury and we are prioritising his fitness”. The Independent UK · May 14, 2025
Sophie Ecclestone omitted from first England squad named by Charlotte Edwards Edwards and captain Nat Sciver-Brunt are set to usher in a new era, with a new selector also appointed The Independent UK · May 14, 2025
BBC's main soccer presenter Lineker issues apology after sharing 'antisemitic' social media post Gary Lineker, the former England soccer player and a leading sports broadcaster on the BBC, has “apologized unreservedly” for reposting an Instagram story about Zionism which featured a picture of a rat The Independent UK · May 14, 2025
Arsenal in talks with loan star Chloe Kelly Chloe Kelly is on loan to Arsenal but will she return to parent club Manchester City? FourFourTwo · May 14, 2025
Attempt to protect rare chalk streams in planning bill rejected by Labour MPs Government vetoes cross-party effort to protect threatened waterways from push to rip up environmental red tape The Guardian - UK · May 14, 2025
‘I gave birth three months early – then police investigated me over an illegal abortion’ IN FOCUS: As MPs call on parliament to vote over decriminalising abortion, one woman tells Bel Trew how the traumatic premature birth of her baby was exacerbated by a year-long police investigation The Independent UK · May 14, 2025
‘Liverpool need to sign a new right-back to help Conor Bradley, not hinder him’ Stephen Warnock on why replacing Trent Alexander-Arnold is so crucial Former Liverpool and England defender Warnock believes rumours of a big-money replacement for Alexander-Arnold make perfect sense FourFourTwo · May 14, 2025
New Women’s Rugby World Cup trophy unveiled to mark 100 days to go until tournament England will host a record-breaking tournament later this year with the Red Roses favourites to lift the new prize on home soil The Independent UK · May 14, 2025
Assisted dying bill: religious MPs were more likely to oppose law change in first round of voting MPs are due to vote for a second time on the terminally ill adults (end of life) bill in parliament – a law that would legalise assisted suicide in England and Wales. The Conversation · May 14, 2025
Mapped: Where Britain is at risk of drought amid hosepipe ban warning Households are being warned of the potential risk of water restrictions, as parts of the country experience the driest start to the year for nearly a century The Independent UK · May 14, 2025
Jamie Smith: ‘To win an away Ashes would be every England cricketer’s dream’ England’s wicketkeeper-batter on the innings that changed his career, the influence of Kevin Pietersen and a huge year of Test cricket ahead The Guardian - UK · May 14, 2025
Doctors raise concerns over assisted dying Bill ahead of return to Parliament The Bill, which relates to England and Wales, will come before MPs in the House of Commons on Friday for its report stage. Evening Standard · May 14, 2025
Man accused of dumping wife’s body under stairs told police he is ‘not a monster’ Richard Satchwell, originally from Leicester in England, formally reported his wife missing on May 11 2017 The Independent UK · May 14, 2025
The Guardian - UK · May 14, 2025 Prisoners to earn freedom after serving third of sentence under new plans Offenders in England and Wales to have sentences cut for good behaviour and completion of work, training or education tasks
Evening Standard · May 14, 2025 Pawnbroker H&T snapped up by US firm in another loss for London Stock Exchange Texas-based FirstCash is to buy the UK’s largest pawnbroker, which has more than 270 shops across England, Scotland and Wales.
The Guardian - UK · May 14, 2025 Riots, royals and legends: Goodison Park firsts and memorable moments Everton won the first Merseyside derby they hosted, Dixie Dean set his goals record and Pelé made World Cup history
The Independent UK · May 14, 2025 Dan Ashworth returns to FA as new role revealed after Manchester United exit A newly-created role of chief football officer will see Ashworth take oversight of the England men’s and women’s teams
The Guardian - UK · May 14, 2025 Gunnersbury women’s cricket club celebrate hitting historic century A gathering at Ealing CC’s second-team ground today will mark 100 years since the formation of a trailblazing club
The Guardian - UK · May 14, 2025 Royal College of Psychiatrists says it cannot yet support assisted dying bill College says it is neutral on assisted dying, but ‘many, many factors’ need addressing in proposal for England and Wales
The Guardian - UK · May 13, 2025 Almost a third of deaths from heart disease in England occur in diabetes patients, report finds Diabetes UK report found the UK spends £10.7bn on diabetes care each year – a figure set to rise to £18bn by 2035
The Independent UK · May 13, 2025 Four in five teachers say Government will miss its ‘school ready’ target – poll The majority of primary school teachers believe a lack of affordable childcare has negatively impacted children being ready for school.
The Guardian - UK · May 13, 2025 Nat Sciver-Brunt starts England reign but Edwards is power behind throne All-rounder’s lack of involvement in selection is signal that head coach will drive new era after Ashes whitewash
The Independent UK · May 13, 2025 Risk of drought after UK experienced driest start to year for decades Water companies have been warned they may have to implement measures including restrictions in the months ahead
The Guardian - UK · May 13, 2025 England expect most players will choose country over IPL for West Indies ODIs England expect most of the five IPL players picked for their one-day international series against West Indies to report for international duty rather than complete the rescheduled tournament.