2 d. ago England and Home Nations will have to qualify for Euro 2028 after UEFA change

England wanted to be involved in qualification to help maintain a competitive edge

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3 d. ago Government ban in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland starts June 1

The UK government has issued an important alert to anyone who still buys and sells disposable vapes

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7 d. ago Britain could be hotter than Ibiza as country basks in sunshine this weekend

Temperatures could hit 25C on Sunday in western areas of England and parts of Northern Ireland , Scotland and Wales, with most areas set to see blue skies over both days, the Met Office said.

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8 d. ago Doctors demand introduction of smacking ban to bring England into line with Scotland and Wales and warn current laws 'unjust and dangerous'

Experts from a range of medical specialities, including paediatricians and psychiatrists, say decades of research shows the 'detrimental effects of physical punishment'.

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1 week ago Pawnbroker H&T snapped up by US firm in another loss for London Stock Exchange

Texas-based FirstCash is to buy the UK’s largest pawnbroker, which has more than 270 shops across England, Scotland and Wales.

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1 week ago Provision of child play spaces should be duty in English planning law, MPs say

Parliamentary group launched alongside campaign for ‘play sufficiency duty’ that matches those in Wales and ScotlandUK politics live – latest updatesA duty to provide space for children to play on new developments should be embedded in planning law, MPs and campaigners have said.The first ever all-party parliamentary group on play was launched on Tuesday alongside a campaign to bring in a “play sufficiency duty” in England to match those in Wales and Scotland. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Space for children to play should be a requirement in planning law, say MPs

Parliamentary group launched alongside campaign for ‘play sufficiency duty’ that matches those in Wales and ScotlandUK politics live – latest updatesA duty to provide space for children to play on new developments should be embedded in planning law, MPs and campaigners have said.The first ever all-party parliamentary group on play was launched on Tuesday alongside a campaign to bring in a “play sufficiency duty” in England to match those in Wales and Scotland. Continue reading...

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1 week ago The most popular affordable towns for families, where demand is booming, across Britain

The most popular affordable places for families to live across England, Wales and Scotland have been revealed, based on views per listing.

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2 w. ago English voters face ‘democratic deficit’ without devolved parliament – MP

Unlike Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, England does not have a devolved national assembly.

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2 w. ago British & Irish Lions rugby squad announced for tour of Australia – live

All the latest as Andy Farrell’s 40-strong party is unveiledEmail Niall your thoughts | Sign up for The BreakdownLions szn is officially here. The first Test against Australia in Brisbane is just over a couple of months away, and the curtain-raiser against Argentina in Dublin will be upon us in six weeks’ time.This is the biggest milestone on the road to opening night, as Andy Farrell picks an expected 40-man squad from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales’ finest. It’ll be a career highlight for many players, and a day of great disappointment for others. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago UK hit with another heatwave as Brits set to bask in 20C temperatures

Temperatures of more than 20C are set to sweep across the country by the weekend, with one for Saturday showing that most places in England, Scotland and Wales can expect at least 20C

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3 w. ago John Higgins offers clear verdict on Ronnie O'Sullivan's radical snooker plan

Seven-time world snooker champions Ronnie O'Sullivan is advocating for a plan that would boost the sport in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland and John Higgins has given his verdict

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4 w. ago UK weather: May snow storm forecast as 45 counties face 3 inch per hour blizzard

Advanced weather maps show as many as 45 counties across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland could see some shock snow in May, despite temperatures rising high next week

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4 w. ago Temperatures could reach up to 10C above average in England and Wales next week

London Marathon runners could enjoy highs of 22C in the capital on Sunday.

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