My team of the Six Nations: from Lions in waiting to France’s new King Louis The tournament’s brightest stars make a formidable side – twin Currys, six Frenchmen and a Scottish double The Guardian - UK · Mar 18, 2025
Pharmacies threatening reduced hours over Labour budget funding row The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) has said it has been left with “no choice” but to reduce opening hours The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2025
'He was at my foundation ball last Saturday and was drinking water all night because he had to leave early for the game on Monday' Alan Shearer on why Dan Burn deserves his England call-up New England boss Thomas Tuchel has named the Newcastle United defender in his first Three Lions squad FourFourTwo · Mar 18, 2025
‘In a rut’: cost of fixing pothole-plagued roads in England and Wales soars to £17bn Despite the government pledging extra funds and one hole being filled every 18 seconds, motoring groups say situation looks ‘bleak’ for drivers The Guardian - UK · Mar 18, 2025
If you’re living alone, council tax already hits hard – so I’m dreading the new rises COMMENT: Significant council tax hikes are about to hit most households in England, and for people who live alone like Katie Rosseinsky, these increases might feel like an especially worrying blow The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2025
Probation Service problems in England and Wales leaving public at risk, watchdog finds The chief inspector’s annual report said attempts by staff to keep others safe is ‘consistently insufficient’ The Guardian - UK · Mar 18, 2025
Watchdog urges regular BMI checkups for millions across England and Wales The proposal, put forward by Nice, would see 13 million patients checked regularly The Guardian - UK · Mar 18, 2025
Government to unveil cuts to benefits amid backbench discontent The number of people in England and Wales claiming either sickness or disability benefit has soared from 2.8 million to about 4.0 million since 2019. Evening Standard · Mar 18, 2025
‘Short-term’ local roads funding slammed as repairs backlog nears £17bn A report by the Asphalt Industry Alliance found that one in six miles of the local road network has less than five years’ structural life left. The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2025
Jack Wilshere on becoming a manager, Mikel Arteta’s influence and the key to making it at Arsenal Interview: The former England and Arsenal midfielder, who has now been named Luton Town boss in his first full-time managerial role, explains his coaching journey and influences The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2025
Craig Bellamy says England friendly ideal to help Wales qualify for World Cup The Dragons host group favourites Belgium four days after their Wembley trip. The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2025
Government has ‘no plans at this stage’ to legislate for smacking ban in England Education minister Stephen Morgan responded to calls for change by saying the Government wants to look at evidence from Scotland and Wales. Evening Standard · Mar 17, 2025
Princess Kate's "Naughty" Gesture Reveals Playful Relationship With Prince William The couple engaged in plenty of "banter" during a sporty trip to Wales. Marie Claire · Mar 17, 2025
Myles Lewis-Skelly eager to repay faith as he joins first England training camp Myles Lewis-Skelly and fellow England debutant Dan Burn have arrived at St George’s Park for Thomas Tuchel’s first training camp The Guardian - UK · Mar 17, 2025
The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2025 MPs encouraged to support proposal to ban smacking in England An amendment to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill would remove the ‘reasonable punishment’ defence for parents and carers.
FourFourTwo · Mar 17, 2025 'I’m not a start-stop player – it is so hard for me to influence a match from the bench and then be on the bench again, and then two weeks later I start again': Thomas Tuchel reveals what England star told him following squad announcement After Thomas Tuchel announced his first England squad, he highlighted how one previously key man has fallen out of favour both internationally and at club level
The Guardian - UK · Mar 17, 2025 Ofsted ex-chief says schools bill ‘very likely’ to make education in England worse Amanda Spielman says outlined changes ‘put unions and union members ahead of children’
Evening Standard · Mar 17, 2025 Independent football regulator could cover women’s game, minister says Labour peer Baroness Twycross says the women’s game would not benefit from regulator, but it could come under body’s remit.
The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2025 Shaun Edwards: The transcendent Englishman behind France’s Six Nations success The most influential defensive coach in rugby history has now won six championships - yet a proud patriot has never worked for England
The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2025 Four uncapped players included in Red Roses squad for Women’s Six Nations Lock Zoe Aldcroft leads an experienced squad named by John Mitchell as England defend their title
The Guardian - UK · Mar 17, 2025 T-levels are a disaster – and young people are suffering because ministers won’t admit it They were supposed to boost vocational learning, but they’re not popular with students and the dropout rate is high. Time for a dose of realism, says Guardian journalist Susanna Rustin
The Guardian - UK · Mar 17, 2025 A final that meant more to Newcastle and their camera-hogging celebrity fans In today’s Football Daily: Liverpool feel the Burn as the Magpies swoop for silver
The Guardian - UK · Mar 17, 2025 North Sea collision: operation to clear up plastic pellets begins Thousands of nurdles, which pose a danger to wildlife, have begun to wash up on Norfolk beaches and the surrounding coast
The Guardian - UK · Mar 17, 2025 Six Nations 2025 awards: our writers pick their tournament highlights From box-office Bielle-Biarrey to Daly denying France a shot at the grand slam, here is our selection of the highs and lows in 2025
The Guardian - US · Mar 17, 2025 Liverpool have been utterly dominant. But cracks are starting to emerge Arne Slot’s team will almost certainly win the Premier League this season but there are welcome signs that talent in England may be becoming more dispersed