The Latest Breaking News from England

Jamaica stun Australia as England miss out on Commonwealth Games netball final

Jamaica reached the Commonwealth netball final after defeating defending champions Australia in one of the biggest surprises in the sport’s history

The Guardian - UK · Aug 1

Joe Root will not ‘rip everything up’ from Bazball as England Test captain

Root has begun a second spell in the role, replacing Ben Stokes.

The Independent UK · Aug 1

Diamonds put arms around debutant after shock semi loss

The Diamonds are rallying around Sophie Dwyer after her last-gasp miss in a tense Commonwealth Games semi loss, while Jamaica's captain also voiced her support.

AAP · Aug 1

Children to get free bus travel across England throughout August – here’s what you need to know

The initiative is designed to alleviate financial pressures on families during the school summer holidays

The Independent UK · Jul 31

What does Andy Burnham's devolution plan mean for London transport, jobs and housing?

Andy Burnham said Sir Sadiq Khan and other regional leaders in England will get to keep a portion of income tax and business rates to spend as part of a major devolution shake-up

Evening Standard · Jul 31

The Guardian view on England’s centralised state: Andy Burnham must unbundle it

Editorial: Devolution should finance transport, skills and industry, not become a rightwing contest to promise the largest tax giveaway

The Guardian - UK · Jul 31

Rain needed to reverse UK's drought 'not expected until October'

Experts are warning the drought could get worse before it improves

Evening Standard · Jul 31

England and Wales on course for driest July since records began

Only 5.6mm of rainfall has been recorded in England in July so far.

Evening Standard · Jul 31

Joe Root’s return as Test captain highlights English cricket’s missing generation

Root has been reappointed after Ben Stokes’s retirement with Harry Brook overlooked – but where are England’s other Test leaders?

The Independent UK · Jul 31

Why Joe Root was picked for England Test captaincy over Harry Brook

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The Independent UK · Jul 31