4 h. ago Heatwave peaks TODAY at 35C as 6million homes are hit by hosepipe bans and fire chiefs warn of wildfire and drowning risks

Amber heat health alerts are in place for the Midlands and southern and eastern England until 9am on Monday, warning of the potential for a rise in deaths.

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5 h. ago Sir Andrew Strauss has Ashes warning for England after 'Red for Ruth' day at Lord's

The last England captain to conquer Australia in Ashes combat Down Under believes Ben Stokes has the batting firepower to repeat his triumph of 2010-11, but taking 20 wickets regularly remains a concern

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21 h. ago Archer and Bumrah make batters sweat as England and India toil on day two at Lord’s

Third Test, day two: England 387; India 145-3Archer takes wicket with third ball of comebackThe over rate was glacial and the heat oppressive yet every spectator at Lord’s was still transfixed. Nothing stirs the senses quite like high-quality pace bowling and here that old saying held true, be it the latest five-wicket display of Jasprit Bumrah’s utter mastery or Jofra Archer striking third ball on his Test comeback.Archer first, and a moment that will live long in the memory for both the player and his supporters in the stands. As India closed on 145 for three in reply to England’s 387 all out, his figures read one for 22 from 10 overs. And yet that solitary wicket, one that stopped everyone in their tracks, was unquestionably the moment of the day. Continue reading...

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25 h. ago Authority over death belongs to God alone, Church of England leader warns

Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell spoke out against the assisted dying Bill.

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28 h. ago England vs India: Joe Root hits century before Jasprit Bumrah wreaks early havoc on second morning

Former captain reaches Lord’s ton with first ball on day two of Third Test before quickly falling along with Ben Stokes and Chris Woakes

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28 h. ago Here comes the heat! Amber alert warning in the south of England as 'killer' heatwave peaks at 32C and second hosepipe ban to hit one million Brits

Temperatures are set to rocket to 32C in parts of central and southern England on Friday with the East and West Midlands, East of England, London, South East and South West under amber alert.

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29 h. ago Amber heat health alerts and hosepipe bans across parts of England amid heatwave

The warnings and restrictions come as hot and dry weather scorches England, with temperatures set to rise further over the weekend.

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29 h. ago England bowling remains a question mark – Sir Andrew Strauss

India have made scores of 471 and 364 at Headingley then 587 and 427 for six at Edgbaston.

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29 h. ago Amber heat health alert for parts of England amid warning ‘rise in deaths likely’

An amber heat health alert has been issued for large parts of England, with authorities warning soaring temperatures over the weekend are likely to cause a rise in deaths.

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49 h. ago India wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant forced off with injury during opening day of Lord’s Test

The wicketkeeper suffered an injury to his finger after sprawling to stop a ball from Jasprit Bumrah

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51 h. ago Sunbathing Brits issued heat health alert as 32C scorcher is this year's third heatwave

The UK is bracing for another heatwave this weekend, with temperatures set to rise across the country — and a health warning has been issued to all regions of England

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3 d. ago Threat of Trump tariffs ‘puts businesses at risk of going bust’

Bank of England says further rise in trade taxes could weaken demand, increase costs and make banks less willing to provide loansBusiness live – latest updatesThe looming threat of much higher tariffs amid Donald Trump’s trade war could lead to a fresh wave of companies going bust and cause financial losses for banks, the Bank of England has warned.The Bank’s financial policy committee said a rise in trade levies would compound existing vulnerabilities, with the risks to global growth and inflation having grownas a result of the president’s ever-changing border tax rates and an escalating conflict in the Middle East. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago How early has a defending champion exited an international tournament?

Plus: more non top-flight teams playing in Europe, alumni of semi-finalists and England captains in one teamMail us with your questions and answers“The Lionesses will be out of Euro 2025 after two games if they lose to the Netherlands on Wednesday and France avoid defeat against Wales,” laments Sarah Cassidy. “Would that be the earliest a defending champion has been eliminated at a major international tournament?”In a less deathly group, England’s 2-1 defeat by France on Saturday would have been a wake-up call rather than a final warning. But that’s what it was, and if England lose to the Netherlands their title defence will probably be over after two games. Even a draw would leave them needing favours from other teams. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago The Knowledge | How early has a defending champion exited an international tournament?

Plus: more non top-flight teams playing in Europe, alumni of semi-finalists and England captains in one teamMail us with your questions and answers“The Lionesses will be out of Euro 2025 after two games if they lose to the Netherlands on Wednesday and France avoid defeat against Wales,” laments Sarah Cassidy. “Would that be the earliest a defending champion has been eliminated at a major international tournament?”In a less deathly group, England’s 2-1 defeat by France on Saturday would have been a wake-up call rather than a final warning. But that’s what it was, and if England lose to the Netherlands their title defence will probably be over after two games. Even a draw would leave them needing favours from other teams. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Met Office expands thunderstorm warning as flash floods could hit UK

Thunderstorm warnings have been issued across England ahead of what is expected to be the third heatwave of 2025

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1 week ago Martin Lewis urges people to lock in energy fix to avoid overpaying on new price cap

The consumer champion warns two-thirds of homes in Scotland, England and Wales are on the ‘Pants Cap’.

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1 week ago Scotland hit with thunderstorm and flood warnings as England basks in heatwave

Scots should brace for heavy downpours, thunderstorms, and gusts of 40mph in the next few hours

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1 week ago Met Office reveals that England had warmest June on record and warns of 'more hot spells'

Sunshine levels were also slightly above average for June

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1 week ago Dog owners given heatwave warning after French Bulldog dies in car

Warnings over extreme heat have been extended across much of England as temperatures are set to climb to 34C

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1 week ago Jess Carter fires England Euros warning despite thumping seven

England signed off ahead of their Euro 2025 campaign with a 7-0 demolition of Jamaica with six different scorers but it wasn't all plain sailing for Sarina Wiegman's side

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