Prime Minister Andy Burnham is deploying over 100 Whitehall officials to 18 regional mayoralties to support local growth. The initiative, coordinated via his 'No 10 North' office, aims to decentralize power and foster collaboration between national and local leaders.
Headingley will host no men's Test cricket for two years, causing financial strain for Yorkshire CCC despite recent debt clearance. While the venue remains iconic for historic matches, the lack of marquee fixtures like the Ashes creates a £2m-£3m annual loss.
Pakistan set an unwanted Test cricket record by losing their opening wicket for zero in both innings against England at Headingley, suffering an innings and 103-run defeat.
Three Argentina players and a coach face bans and fines following a brawl after the World Cup final against Spain. Additionally, the AFA was fined for a Falkland Islands banner and anti-discrimination regulation breaches.
Britain faces severe summer heatwaves and wildfires while political debate over net zero targets sharpens. Labour MPs urge the government to embrace climate action as an electoral asset, countering pressure from Reform UK and Conservative figures.
England secured an innings victory over Pakistan at Headingley in the opening Test of Joe Root's second reign as captain, though a dismal performance from the tourists means progress must be treated with caution.
Joe Root surpassed Steve Smith to become the leading fielder for most catches in Test cricket history, claiming his 219th catch during the first Test against Pakistan at Headingley.
Ali Usman claimed a five-wicket haul for Pakistan against England on Day 3 of the first Test at Headingley, though England secured a commanding 238-run lead after being bowled out for 409.
Jordan Cox has demonstrated his characteristic confidence and adaptability during his second Test for England, scoring 73 against Pakistan at Leeds while cementing his readiness for international cricket.
England manager Lydia Bedford has named her 21-player squad for the Fifa U20s Women's World Cup in Poland, despite ongoing threats of a boycott by European nations over the controversial Fifa Forward Enterprise proposal.
Former Australian cricketer Mike Hussey has confirmed he is open to joining England's coaching staff for the upcoming Ashes series following an approach from England head coach Stephen Fleming, citing their long-standing professional relationship.
Australian cricket legend Mike Hussey has confirmed he is open to considering an offer to serve as England's Test batting coach for next year's Ashes series, following an informal approach from England coach Stephen Fleming.
Harry Brook scored 91 runs against Pakistan, showcasing a disciplined batting style that signals a potential turning point in his Test career. The performance follows his omission from the England captaincy, highlighting ongoing questions regarding his maturity.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged £100m to eradicate street homelessness in England by Christmas. He is calling on local leaders to join a 'Covid-style' campaign to ensure all rough sleepers are provided with accommodation before the winter.
Andy Burnham’s 'No. 10 North' unit plans to cut central civil service staffing to redistribute resources to regional mayoral authorities. Deputy chief of staff Caroline Simpson confirmed the shift, aiming to reduce Whitehall's size before the 2029 election.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces pressure to address long-standing rail grievances in Northern England, including the revival of HS2-linked lines, the performance of Avanti West Coast, and the contentious proposal for an underground station at Manchester Piccadilly.
Goalkeeper Bichu Devi Kharibam made a crucial late save to secure a 0-0 draw against England, allowing India to advance to the next round of the Hockey World Cup at Amstelveen's Wagener Stadium.
Saïd El Mala bleibt beim 1. FC Köln und verlängerte seinen Vertrag vorzeitig bis 2031. Der 19-jährige Offensivspieler übernimmt künftig die prestigeträchtige Rückennummer zehn, nachdem zuvor unter anderem Borussia Dortmund um ihn gebuhlt hatte.
India secured their place in the Women's Hockey World Cup second round after holding England to a 0-0 draw in Pool D, surviving a late onslaught to finish second in the group.
Jordan Cox scored 73 as England reached 366-8 against Pakistan on day two of the first Test in Leeds, extending their lead to 195 runs. Meanwhile, Sam Curran has been ruled out for the rest of the summer with a groin injury.
Joe Root became the first player to score 3,000 runs as a captain in the World Test Championship on Day 2 of England's opening Test against Pakistan at Headingley, Leeds.
England's Joe Root equalled Sachin Tendulkar's record of 68 Test half-centuries during the first Test against Pakistan at Headingley, scoring 66 runs before being trapped lbw by Khurram Shahzad.
England fast bowler Mark Wood expresses shame over his and the team's performance in the dismal Ashes campaign, citing personal unpreparedness due to injuries and a team collapse in the series opener in Perth, where Australia secured a surprising victory.
India's women's hockey team drew 0-0 with England, advancing to the next round of the FIH Women's Hockey World Cup with 5 points, while England was eliminated with 4 points.
