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Tuchel 'exciting' appointment for England - Focus pundits

Football Focus pundits Leon Osman and Fara Williams discuss the appointment of "proven winner" Thomas Tuchel as new England manager.

Ban smacking in England now, says children’s commissioner

Rachel de Souza makes strongest intervention yet as three relatives go on trial for murder of Sara Sharif, the 10-year-old who allegedly suffered two years of abuse by her father. Ministers must ...

World - The Guardian - October 19

Pakistan spinners show England’s fallibility and fatalism with the bat

Perhaps for the first time under Brendon McCullum, belief slightly drained away during moonshot run chase in Multan. It was a pretty good week for fans outside of cricket’s so-called Big Three. In ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

The funding crisis threatening England’s special needs education

Cost of specialist school places is placing huge financial strain on cash-strapped councils

World - Financial Times - October 21

Livingstone to captain England with Buttler ruled out

All-rounder Liam Livingstone will captain England during their white-ball tour of the West Indies after Jos Buttler suffers a setback in his recovery from a calf injury.

How much will it cost to fix the NHS in England?

Latest data pinpoint the financial strain on the health service ahead of the Budget

Business - Financial Times - October 21

Hosts England to face USA in World Cup opener

England will play USA in the opening match of the Women's 2025 Rugby World Cup at Sunderland's Stadium of Light on 22 August.

Water regulator signals further increase to bills in England

Companies pushing for prices to increase by up to 84% on top of inflation over next 5 years to boost investment

Business - Financial Times - October 22

Return to Rawalpindi evokes memories for England of ‘mega win’

Pakistan are in flux while the tourists are more settled, but the toss will be crucial for both in the decisive third Test. England’s return to Rawalpindi brings with it reminders of one of the ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

Russo named England women's player of the year

Alessia Russo is named England women's player of the year for 2023-24.

Is England's number one shirt in Hampton's hands?

Former England goalkeeper Karen Bardsley explains why nothing is decided yet in Hannah Hampton's battle with Mary Earps to be first-choice for the Lionesses.