The Latest Breaking News from England

Women’s Rugby League World Cup shapes as tightest yet as gap closes on hosts Australia

The three-time world champion Jillaroos maintain a strong edge but their title defence may be under threat from New Zealand and England

The Guardian - AU · Oct 14

Mapped: The areas around England with most roads in poor condition

13 local authorities said the proportion of A road in poor condition was 10 per cent or higher

The Independent UK · Oct 14

Nearly half of councils report decline in condition of major roads

13 local authorities said the proportion of A road in poor condition was 10% or higher.

Evening Standard · Oct 14

Study asks if Scotland should have greater control over broadcasting

A team of researchers have launched a project to investigate the future of broadcasting across the devolved nations...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 14

Courtney Lawes and Ellis Genge call for change to England’s overseas player policy: ‘I don’t think it’s fair’

Currently, only players based in England are eligible for international selection

The Independent UK · Oct 14

'Rapid Demographic Change': British Surnames Lose Ground as Khan, Ahmed and Ali Rise in Baby Rankings

Office for National Statistics figures show Smith remains England and Wales' leading baby surname, while Khan, Ahmed, Ali and other names have risen sharply since 1996.

International Business Times UK · Oct 14

Businesses could be barred from non-essential water use amid supply threat

Golf clubs, private schools and car washes may face tighter rules from water companies as England’s drought continues

The Guardian - UK · Oct 14

'So many teams can win': closest league World Cup yet

New Zealand coach Stacey Jones believes up to five teams, including England, Samoa and Tonga, can challenge Australia for rugby league World Cup glory.

AAP · Oct 14

Fostering in crisis: can flexible care models fix England’s child placement shortfall?

New recruitment campaign to target adults in their 30s and 40s in bid to create 10,000 new foster care places

The Guardian - UK · Oct 13

Potter helps England find magic but World Cup playoff format needs rethink

Lexi Potter and Lauren James stole the show against Greece but England’s 8-1 aggregate win was one of many lopsided scorelines

The Guardian - UK · Oct 13