The Met Office has issued yellow thunderstorm warnings for northern England, Northern Ireland, and eastern Scotland. Heavy rain is expected to cause flash flooding and travel disruption after a record-breaking dry spell across the UK.
Play at Headingley has been suspended due to rain with Pakistan at 23-2. Earlier, Ollie Robinson dismissed Shan Masood LBW, while England unsuccessfully challenged two reviews against Abdullah Shafique and Imam-ul-Haq.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced an additional £102m in funding to help local leaders provide routes off the streets for all rough sleepers in England by Christmas, aiming to replicate the success of the pandemic-era 'Everyone In' scheme.
Joe Root returns for his second stint as England Test captain at Headingley against Pakistan, succeeding Ben Stokes as the team faces a challenging rebuilding period and a difficult upcoming schedule.
As Pakistan prepares to face England in a new Test series, the team battles severe instability, frequent coaching changes, and key injuries to Babar Azam and Shan Masood, contrasting sharply with their historic No 1 ranking success a decade ago.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged to offer accommodation to every rough sleeper in England this winter as part of a £442m funding package. The initiative aims to provide emergency housing and intensive support services, drawing on the pandemic-era 'Everyone In' scheme.
Joe Root begins his second stint as England's Test captain, calling on players to be 'good role models and human beings' after a tumultuous summer, ahead of the first Test against Pakistan.
England's ancient oak trees are suffering from heat stress and drought, leading to premature leaf loss and mortality. Experts warn that current climate change rates outpace the ability of these ecosystems to adapt, with many veteran trees in critical condition.
A salmonella outbreak in the UK has caused one death and 207 infections, with most cases occurring in England. Health officials suspect imported eggs are the source and are conducting an ongoing investigation into the specific bacterial strain.
Starting 1 April, disabled people in England will gain free, anytime bus travel, removing current 09:30-23:00 weekday restrictions. The £60m scheme aims to boost employment and ease cost-of-living pressures, though funding sources face opposition criticism.
India lost 2-4 to England in their second Pool D match of the 2026 Hockey World Cup. Despite a 2-1 half-time lead, India conceded three second-half goals. The team must now secure a result against Pakistan to qualify for the second round.
The Isles of Scilly topped a new index measuring social friendliness across 296 English local authorities, while Barking and Dagenham ranked lowest. The study, led by the Independent Commission on Community and Cohesion, aims to spark national dialogue on social unity.
The UK government defended its emergency phone alert warning of severe wildfire risks across England and Wales, citing stretched frontline resources. Charities warned the sudden notification risked domestic abuse survivors hiding secret phones.
Ministers in England dropped plans to scrap affordable housing quotas for private developers on sites with 10 to 49 homes after a consultation showed overwhelming negative feedback from housing experts.
Wolverhampton Wanderers legend Mike Bailey has died at age 84 following a long battle with dementia. Bailey captained Wolves through a historic period, making 436 appearances and lifting the League Cup in 1974.
England's children's commissioner warns of children 'intoxicated by extremism' who need help the UK's Prevent anti-terror programme cannot provide, calling for joint statutory guidance after finding 71% of referrals lack clear ideology.
Half of homes in Great Britain are taking longer to sell compared to last year due to mortgage market volatility linked to the Iran war, causing buyers to delay purchases.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces pressure from the POA union to intervene as Mitie seeks to recruit custody officers on zero-hours contracts at HMP Millsike amid severe staff shortages and high violence levels.
The Venezuelan government and opposition sectors agreed to work together to recover 31 tonnes of gold from the Bank of England to fund reconstruction after devastating earthquakes, amid ongoing legal disputes and economic crisis.
England to remove weekday restrictions on disabled bus pass usage, allowing 24/7 free travel from April 2027, funded by £60m from government departments
Harry Brook reflects on missing out on England's Test captaincy to Joe Root, his growth through challenges like the Wellington nightclub incident, and his ongoing development as a batsman and potential future captain.
Western Europe sees a drop in temperatures with rain expected, ending a prolonged heatwave, while the southern US extends extreme heat warnings with dangerously high heat indices.
England defender Lucy Bronze has signed a one-year contract extension with Chelsea despite the club enduring a difficult 2025-26 season. Bronze discusses her decision, summer travels, and her ultimate ambition to win the World Cup with England.
Zahlreiche Fussball-Transfers und Trainerwechsel bewegen die europäischen Ligen. Unter anderem wechselt Rodri zum FC Barcelona, Giannis Konstantelias steht vor einem Wechsel zu Borussia Dortmund und Martina Voss-Tecklenburg wird Trainerin in Zürich.
