The Latest Breaking News from Swim England

Parkrun and other sports bodies threatened with legal action over transgender inclusion

Among the recipients of these letters are the Football Association of Wales, the Irish Football Association, Swim England, and British Gymnastics, in addition to parkrun

The Independent UK · Apr 23

Trans Woman Swims Topless In Competition Against Men To Protest Against New Rule

67 YO trans woman stages silent protest by wearing a men's swimming costume during a meet in England because she's forced to compete against cis males

Bored Panda · Jun 18, 2025

UK water sports alliance calls on government to end ‘death-knell’ pollution

British Rowing, British Triathlon and Swim England are among the sports demanding the government go ‘further and faster’ in tackling water pollution

The Guardian - UK · Apr 30, 2024

Swimming instructor issues stark warning for parents who dress kids in blue costumes

Parents have been urged to avoid buying blue swimming costumes for their children after a safety expert shared an eye-opening demonstration of why it might be a mistake

Daily Mirror · Apr 3, 2023

Swim England announces transgender policy with ‘open’ and ‘female’ categories

Swim England has announced a new transgender policy with ‘open’ and ‘female’ categories for all its licensed events

The Guardian - UK · Apr 3, 2023

Why public swimming pools must be saved from closure

Letter: Philippa Edmunds highlights the mental and physical health benefits of swimming, especially for disabled people

The Guardian - UK · Mar 14, 2023

Innovative heat tech could save England’s swimming pools from closure

Twenty pools may be upgraded this year after startup uses energy from small data centre to heat water

The Guardian - UK · Mar 14, 2023

Swim England chief Jane Nickerson ‘truly sorry’ over abuse and bullying claims

A number of swimmers have recently spoken out about incidents of ‘fat-shaming’ that led to weight-loss issues.

The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2023

Mum shares 'vital' water safety advice all parents should know

For many children, their local swimming pool is their favourite place in the world, but it can also be one of the most dangerous. As such, it is vital parents and guardians know the best practice to follow when it comes to water safety

Daily Mirror · Jan 21, 2023

Opening hours at hundreds of leisure centres and swimming pools cut over rising energy bills

One of the UK’s biggest pool operators said its heating bills have tripled since 2019

Evening Standard · Nov 22, 2022