The Latest Breaking News from England

UK could hit 30C temperature at earliest point in year on record

Parts of southern and central England are expected to see temperatures reach 26C on Tuesday, and they could climb to 30C on Thursday.

Evening Standard · Apr 29, 2025

Nat Sciver-Brunt named England cricket captain after Heather Knight ousted following disastrous Ashes campaign

Sciver-Brunt will take over after Knight spent nine years in charge

Evening Standard · Apr 29, 2025

Proud to take on the role – Nat Sciver-Brunt named England captain

The 32-year-old all-rounder was the heartbeat of the team throughout Heather Knight’s nine-year stint at the helm.

The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2025

More than 200,000 children in short-term housing in England by 2029, analysis shows

Exclusive: Cost to taxpayer expected to jump to £3.9bn with number of children in temporary accommodation to rise 26%, says Shelter

The Guardian - UK · Apr 29, 2025

‘The room has started cracking’: concern at condition of stopgap housing in England

As providers make huge sums, there are questions over regulations and quality of shelter for vulnerable people

The Guardian - UK · Apr 29, 2025

The Guardian view on England’s local elections: we must build something better than this

Editorial: This week’s polls could mark the end of two-party dominance. A more proportional, progressive politics must be ready to replace it

The Guardian - UK · Apr 28, 2025

RFU opens door to hosting Chelsea if they need temporary home

The RFU chief executive, Bill Sweeney, has said Twickenham could host Chelsea matches if the Premier League club is seeking a temporary home

The Guardian - UK · Apr 28, 2025

What excluded children think about their education in alternative provision – and why it matters

Nearly 16,000 children in England learn in state-funded alternative provision (AP). These are educational settings for school-aged pupils who are unable to attend mainstream school. These pupils may have been excluded from their previous school, have a medical condition or find themselves without a school place.

The Conversation · Apr 28, 2025

England shake up coaching group ahead of summer tour to Argentina by adding two new faces

Bath attack coach Lee Blackett will join Steve Borthwick’s coaching group in the same role, while Byron McGuigan comes on board as assistant defence coach

The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2025

ICC rejects Ben Stokes’ plea for review of over-rate penalties in Tests

Ben Stokes’ plea for changes to the punitive system of over-rate penalties has been rejected by the International Cricket Council

The Guardian - UK · Apr 28, 2025