Flintoff Named England

Imperfect and unmissable England's year of renewal

Across 17 Tests in 2024, England have veered from exhilarating to infuriating, often in the same session, writes Stephan Shemilt.

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Rocky Flintoff named in England Lions squad

Rocky Flintoff is named in the England Lions squad for their tour of Australia in January.

BBC News - 8h

Tuition fees in England set to climb above £10,000

Announcement expected in next year’s spending review

Financial Times - 13h

Injured Furbank a doubt for England's Six Nations opener

George Furbank suffered a fractured arm in Northampton's Champions Cup win over the Bulls and could miss England's opener away to Ireland in February

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Trump names pick for ambassador to Japan

President-elect Trump on Monday named George Edward Glass as his pick for ambassador to Japan. “I am pleased to announce George Edward Glass as our next United States Ambassador to Japan,” Trump ...

The Hill - 1d

New Zealand thump England in series finale

England's year ends with a crushing 423-run defeat by New Zealand in the third and final Test in Hamilton.

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Water customers in England in line for higher compensation payouts

Issues like supply outages or sewer flooding will trigger bigger automatic payments by utilities, say ministers

Financial Times - 1d

The Chinese 'Spy' is Named

A court order has been lifted which means man can now be identified.

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Who are England and Wales' Euro 2025 opponents?

BBC Sport takes a look at what England and Wales can expect from their group matches at next summer's European Championship.

BBC News - 1d

Rayner promises mayor for every region of England

The deputy prime minister says giving local leaders more powers will help drive economic growth.

BBC News - 2d

One in four babies in England born by Caesarean

Experts link the rise to a growing number of complex pregnancies, where the mother is older or obese.

BBC News - 2d

England 'may need to manage Stokes' bowling'

Assistant coach Marcus Trescothick admits England may have to manage Ben Stokes' bowling after the captain suffers another hamstring injury.

BBC News - 2d

New Zealand set England massive target after England captain Stokes limps off injured

Ben Stokes spent most of the day on the treatment table having his hamstring iced as the England captain’s robustness as a Test match all-rounder once again became a major concern.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Stokes blow compounds England slide towards defeat

England's slide towards a massive defeat in the third Test against New Zealand is compounded by a concerning recurrence of Ben Stokes' hamstring injury.

BBC News - 2d

Feeble England blown away by New Zealand

England's hopes of a clean sweep in New Zealand are all but over after a feeble display on the second day of the third Test in Hamilton.

BBC News - 3d

Stokes an inspiration to England, says Potts

England captain Ben Stokes bowls 23 overs on the opening day of the third Test in New Zealand.

BBC News - 4d

England chip away at New Zealand in Hamilton

England's seamers leave New Zealand 315-9 after the opening day of the third and final Test in Hamilton.

BBC News - 4d

Tuchel will 'reach out' to White over England return

England manager Thomas Tuchel will "reach out" to Arsenal defender Ben White about the possibility of returning to the national team.

BBC News - 4d

'The award goes to...' - England Test team's year in gongs

Who are the winners and losers in Stephan Shemilt's just-for-fun awards to the England men's Test team?

BBC News - 5d

Tuchel watches as England learn '26 WC qualifiers

England have been drawn against Serbia, Albania, Latvia and Andorra in their 2026 World Cup qualifying group.

ESPN - 5d

Housing plans not war on rural England, says minister

Matthew Pennycook says development will be focused on areas where housing is least affordable.

BBC News - 6d

Trump named Time Person of the Year

President-elect Trump has been named Time’s 2024 “Person of the Year.” The legacy news magazine announced the decision Thursday morning. In a feature announcing the magazine’s honoree, Time noted ...

The Hill - 6d

Ford hungry for England return after difficult autumn

George Ford insists that his appetite for international rugby is keener than ever despite dropping behind Marcus Smith in coach Steve Borthwick's pecking order.

BBC News - 6d

Measures to boost housebuilding in England risk being thwarted

Experts say councils may be given too much time to produce local plans that permit increased development

Financial Times - 6d

England power to series win in New Zealand

England power to a series win over New Zealand with an emphatic 323-run victory inside three days of the second Test in Wellington.

BBC News - Dec. 8

Bethell's sliding doors give England a decision

Jacob Bethell's serendipitous entry into Test cricket has left England with a decision to make, writes Stephan Shemilt.

BBC News - Dec. 7

Bethell & Atkinson give England complete control

Jacob Bethell strokes 96 after Gus Atkinson's hat-trick as England take a stranglehold on the second Test against New Zealand.

BBC News - Dec. 7

NFL names nominees for Man of the Year Award

The NFL introduced the 32 nominees for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award, which commissioner Roger Goodell called "the league's most prestigious honor."

ESPN - Dec. 5

Toronto goes with Tempo for WNBA team's name

The WNBA's newest team, to begin play in 2026, will be called the Toronto Tempo, with the franchise pointing to the city's "feel" and "energy" as inspiration.

ESPN - Dec. 5

Muhammad overtakes Noah as most popular boy's name

Muhammad surpassed Noah as the most popular choice for parents naming their baby boys in 2023.

BBC News - Dec. 5

Trump names Kelly Loeffler for SBA

President-elect Trump announced plans to nominate former Sen. Kelly Loeffler (R-Ga.) to serve as administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA). “Small Businesses are the backbone of our ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

Trump names Billy Long as IRS head

President-elect Donald Trump said he would nominate Rep. Billy Long (R-Miss.) to serve as the Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in a Wednesday post on Truth Social. “I am pleased ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

City minister warns FCA on ‘name and shame’ plans

Tulip Siddiq says UK financial watchdog should consider rowing back further on its proposals for company scrutiny

Financial Times - Dec. 4

England lose to South Africa in ODI series opener

England fall to a six-wicket defeat by South Africa in the opening one-day international after Laura Wolvaardt's unbeaten half-century.

BBC News - Dec. 4

Watch Clinton goal as England beat Switzerland

Grace Clinton scores the only goal as England end the year with victory over Switzerland in a friendly international at Bramall Lane.

BBC News - Dec. 4

Campari Names New CEO

The Aperol maker said it would appoint Simon Hunt as its new chief executive officer, months after Matteo Fantacchiotti resigned from the role for personal reasons.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4

Pope stays as wicketkeeper in unchanged England team

Ollie Pope will again keep wicket for England after the tourists named an unchanged team for the second Test against New Zealand in Wellington.

BBC News - Dec. 4

Is Clinton pushing for England start at Euro 2025?

Calls for Grace Clinton to break into England's starting XI for Euro 2025 will only increase after yet another impressive display in their victory over Switzerland.

BBC News - Dec. 3

Oxford names "brain rot" as 2024 Word of the Year

The term "brain rot" was used 230% more often this year, earning it Oxford's 2024 Word of the Year.

CBS News - Dec. 3

Jason Laks Named President of Broadway League

The Broadway League, an industry trade organization, named Jason Laks as its new president. “I think our mission has to be more than to make it 2019 again,” Laks said.

The New York Times - Dec. 2

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