5 h. ago Scotland U20 squad named but coach in the dark over fundamental aspect of World Championship

Young Scots to face England, Australia and South Africa in Italy

Sport

8 h. ago Pupils in England face lost learning from flooding and extreme heat, study finds

School leaders call for action on adaptation measures as DfE research warns of potential impact of climate crisisChildren in England face prolonged “lost learning” caused by extreme heat and flooding at school, according to research on the potential impact of the climate crisis on education.School leaders and teachers said the scenarios published by the Department for Education made for grim reading and urged ministers to move quickly to improve school resilience. Continue reading...

Events

11 h. ago George Ford and Jamie George add experience to youthful England facing France XV

Steve Borthwick has named his England XV to take on a France XV, with 13 players away on Lions duty

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15 h. ago Caroline O'Donoghue: 'I'm obsessed by the idea of youth and experience'

For her new YA novel, Skipshock, Caroline O’Donoghue reimagined the nature of time, writes Susan Mansfield

Politics

17 h. ago Brits face wait for interest rates relief with Bank of England poised to hold amid anxiety over Middle East crisis and 'sticky' inflation

The Monetary Policy Committee looks set to keep the base rate at 4.25 per cent when the latest decision is announced at noon.

Economics

19 h. ago Michael Vaughan 'staggered' by Ben Stokes decision in warning ahead of India series

England face India in a Test series this summer ahead of the Ashes a few months later and Ben Stokes' lack of time batting has stunned former captain Michael Vaughan

Events

29 h. ago Knauff galvanises Germany as England stumble into Euro Under

England 1-2 Germany (Scott 76; Knauff 3 Weiper 33)Lee Carsley’s side face quarter-final against SpainWhen Lee Carsley expressed his hope that England’s Under-21 players could give Thomas Tuchel “something to ponder” with their performances while defending their European title in Slovakia, their first-half showing against Germany’s second-string side probably wasn’t what he had in mind.Needing a point to guarantee their place in the quarter-finals and trailing 2-0 at the break after goals from Ansgar Knauff and Nelson Weiper, Slovenia’s defeat to the Czech Republic in the night’s other match ensured they made it through anyway. Continue reading...

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40 h. ago England rugby ace George Ford's telling vow ahead of new milestone

At 32, George Ford is now more than a decade into an international career that has seen him win a hat-trick of Six Nations titles, reach a World Cup final and win a pair of Premiership crowns

Politics

40 h. ago Pep Guardiola sends message to Jack Grealish as Man City winger watches Club World Cup from afar

The England midfielder is not in the 27-player squad preparing to face Wydad Casablanca at the Club World Cup

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50 h. ago Jack Grealish can have City future after Club World Cup omission – Pep Guardiola

The England midfielder is not in the 27-player squad preparing to face Wydad Casablanca.

Events

58 h. ago George Ford reveals future plans as he approaches 100 England caps

Ford is in England camp ahead of their game against a France XV this weekend and the tour of Argentina and USA this summer

Politics

68 h. ago England faces 5bn litre a day water shortage as urgent warning issued

England's public water supply could be short by five billion litres a day by 2055 without urgent action to future-proof resources, the Environment Agency has warned.

Events

69 h. ago Warning as England faces 5bn litre a day water shortage without urgent action

Pressures on the public water supply include the climate crisis, population increases and emerging technologies, as well as the need to generate energy and to grow food

Events

3 d. ago England faces ‘huge’ water shortages of 5bn litres a day by 2055, officials warn

Urgent action is needed to cut leaks, curb demand and build new water supply schemes, the Environment Agency warns.

Events

6 d. ago Harry Redknapp shares worrying Tony Bellew injury update just days before Soccer Aid

Soccer Aid raised more than £15 million last year as England ran out 6-3 winners, but Tony Bellew faces a race against time to be fit for this year's event

Events

9 d. ago Tricks to keep FULL £300 winter fuel allowance: JEFF PRESTRIDGE's guide to Labour's U

The volte-face is good news for 9 million pensioners who live in England and Wales who will now receive an annual payment worth up to £300.

Economics

9 d. ago Thomas Tuchel's shocking decision sees England suffer embarrassment against Senegal

England have faced a humbling loss to Senegal as the Three Lions slumped to a poor defeat at the City Ground on Tuesday evening with Thomas Tuchel fielding a second-string team

Events

9 d. ago Football transfer rumours: Gittens to Chelsea before first deadline closes?

This stuff is just looking for somethingThe summer’s first transfer window will close on Tuesday night at 7pm UK time ahead of the Fifa Club World Cup so watch out for some last-minute jobs to fill up squads for Gianni Infantino’s folly. Will Manchester City get Rayan Cherki signed in time? Chelsea are after a keeper in Milan’s Mike Maignan and want to add Jamie Gittens of Borussia Dortmund to their winger collection. Both deals may go to the wire.When Bournemouth were flying high in mid-winter there was a fun game to play. Less fun if you were a Cherries fan, of course, but the game was to fit their unearthed gems with the clubs they would end up at. Dean Huijsen to Real Madrid was unexpected but then again Illia Zabarnyi to PSG, actual European champions, may well trump that. The club are prepared to sell, at the right price, but have demanded a £59m fee for the Ukrainian. Continue reading...

Sport

1 week ago Jude Bellingham misses England training due to funeral but could face Senegal

England round off the campaign with Tuesday’s friendly against Senegal at the City Ground in Nottingham.

Politics

1 week ago Tuchel insists ‘no harm done’ by honest criticism of England win over Andorra

‘They know they underperformed,’ says England managerEngland to face Senegal at City Ground on TuesdayThomas Tuchel has said his England ­players must accept his straight-­talking criticisms if they are to advance to World Cup glory. The manager did not hold back after the lacklustre performance in the 1-0 qualifying win against Andorra in Barcelona on Saturday, questioning their attitude and body language.The result followed wins against Albania and Latvia at Wembley in March during Tuchel’s first camp and means England have maximum points in Group K. They have also kept three clean sheets. Continue reading...

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