The Latest Breaking News from England

Keira Walsh set for €550,000 Chelsea move after Barcelona accept offer

Chelsea are hoping to seal a sensational deadline-day move to sign the England midfielder Keira Walsh from the European champions

The Guardian - UK · Jan 29, 2025

Henry Slade confident England have fixed defence after sloppy autumn

Steve Borthwick’s players ‘know what we’re doing’ by taking more hands-on approach after a disappointing November campaign

The Guardian - UK · Jan 29, 2025

Arsenal’s bid for Ollie Watkins rejected by angry Villa with Durán set for exit

Arsenal have had a significant bid for Ollie Watkins rejected by Aston Villa, while Jhon Durán could be heading to Saudi Arabia

The Guardian - UK · Jan 29, 2025

The scale of England’s special educational needs crisis

A group of MPs has delivered a blistering verdict on the state special educational needs in England. In a new report, the public accounts committee call the system “unaffordable” and warn that the Department for Education (DfE) “risks a lost generation of children leaving school without receiving the help they…

The Conversation · Jan 29, 2025

The miscarriage of justice watchdog is failing at its only job – here’s how to fix it

The body responsible for investigating miscarriages of justice in England, Wales and Northern Ireland has been plunged into crisis. The chair of the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC), Helen Pitcher, resigned this month following relentless criticism about the way the commission had handled recent cases.

The Conversation · Jan 29, 2025

Women's Ashes teams excited for MCG Test opportunity

Australia captain Alyssa Healy and England rival Heather Knight both want to see more women's Test cricket at major grounds like the MCG.

AAP · Jan 29, 2025

'Disaster': Climate activists slate Rachel Reeves's plans for airport expansions

RACHEL Reeves has been slated by climate campaigners for announcing plans to extend airports in England, including the development of a third runway…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 29, 2025

NHS England chief under fire again as MPs ‘exasperated’ by responses

Health committee criticises Amanda Pritchard’s evidence after scathing report from another Commons committee

The Guardian - UK · Jan 29, 2025

Drivers in England could be fined for parking on pavement under proposed new law

Labour MP Marsha de Cordova says pedestrians are often put in danger when trying to navigate obstructions caused by cars and e-bikes.

The Independent UK · Jan 29, 2025

Scots most likely to have negative view on British Empire, according to new poll

SCOTS are most likely to have a negative view when it comes to the British Empire, a YouGov poll has shown ...

The National (Scotland) · Jan 29, 2025