‘Tidal wave of flu’ warning for NHS in England this winter as cases surge 70 per cent in a week NHS’ most senior medic warns hospitals are facing a ‘tidal wave’ of flu infections The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2024
Crown court backlog in England and Wales hits new record high The figures prompted the Government to announce a major review of the courts system. The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2024
The best British players of the 90s A look at Britain's top footballing talent from the final decade of the 20th century FourFourTwo · Dec 12, 2024
New Zealand determined to send Tim Southee off in style The former captain will call time on 16 years in the Black Caps attack at the end of the series. The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2024
The sporting year in pictures Olympic golds, league titles and emotional farewells provided some of 2024’s defining images. The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2024
Fans and feelgood factor return as Paris puts on spectacular summer of sport The French capital witnessed memorable Olympic and Paralympic performances, while there were mixed fortunes for British teams in other sports. The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2024
5 of the best and worst sporting moments of 2024 We look back at a selection of highs and lows from the year. The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2024
Women’s sport to be front and centre in 2025 England will bid to defend their crown at Euro 2025 in Switzerland in July having lifted the trophy at Wembley in 2022. The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2024
World Cup woes cast shadow over England’s year Both the men’s and women’s teams failed in their T20 World Cup campaigns. The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2024
10 sports stars who could shine in 2025 Keely Hodgkinson, Luke Littler and Tyler Dibling could all have a big year ahead. The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2024
2024: A look back at the year’s notable sporting moments in numbers Joe Root, Luke Littler and Dame Sarah Storey were among those to enjoy a memorable 12 months. The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2024
NHS spends £14.7bn a year treating patients in England hurt by care mistakes, says report Experts from Imperial College London cite ‘alarming declines’ in 12 key metrics of patient safety The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2024
Mystery surrounds why bowel cancer in young people is rising so sharply in England Experts believe ultra-processed foods, obesity and a lack of exercise are playing a role in the increase in bowel cancer The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2024
Housebuilders supply only half of promised nature-friendly features, survey finds Developers in England deliver 53% of features such as trees and bird boxes demanded in planning permissions, study says The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2024 Councils will be forced to build homes to fix England’s housing crisis, says Starmer Binding targets will compel authorities to build 370,000 homes a year with government to say how many per area
The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2024 Bowel cancer rising among under-50s worldwide, research finds Study suggests rate of disease among young adults is rising for first time and England has one of the fastest increases
The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2024 Bowel cancer cases in young people rising sharply in England, study finds Experts believe poor diet, more ultra-processed foods, obesity and a lack of exercise are playing a role.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2024 England win ODI series in South Africa after Tammy Beaumont steadies ship England scrapped their way to a six-wicket win in the third ODI against South Africa to win the series 2-1, relying on the steadying hand of Tammy Beaumont
The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2024 Brilliant Tammy Beaumont blasts England to series victory against South Africa but win comes at a cost England were made to wait to begin their chase by an electrical storm in Potchefstroom but Beaumont ensured a 3-0 ODI series victory
The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2024 Tammy Beaumont steers England to ODI series victory over South Africa A 90-run partnership between Tammy Beaumont and Amy Jones led England to a six-wicket win in the ODI decider.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2024 Gus Atkinson and Brydon Carse are now the main men of England’s attack Hopes that were once pinned on Mark Wood and Jofra Archer have been boosted by the emergence of a new pace pair
The Times of India · Dec 11, 2024 Harry Brook is probably the best Test batter in the world right now, says Ricky Ponting NEW DELHI: Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting considers England's Harry Brook as the world's finest Test batter at present, expressing admiration for his approach to the traditional format.
The Conversation · Dec 11, 2024 Early years funding boost: why the UK government is prioritising getting children school ready The UK government is putting money into early years education in England. A funding boost of £75 million is intended to increase the number of staff and places for children in nurseries.
Evening Standard · Dec 11, 2024 Two Government ministers to sit on assisted dying Bill scrutiny committee The Bill could see terminally ill adults in England and Wales with less than six months to live be legally allowed to end their lives.
The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2024 MPs opposed to assisted dying anger at scrutiny bill committee ‘stitch-up’ The bill could see terminally ill adults in England and Wales with less than six months to live be legally allowed to end their lives