21 h. ago NHS waiting list falls to its lowest in two years – but doctors’ strike threatens to reverse it, experts warn

The NHS waiting list for England has dropped to 7.36 million, new data reveals

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23 h. ago England bounce back at Euros but Wales can only hope – Women’s Football Weekly

Faye Carruthers is joined by Tom Garry, Sophie Downey and Amy Merricks to discuss England’s emphatic win, France’s step closer to the last eight and how Group C reached its climax.On the podcast today: England come roaring back with a 4-0 win over the Netherlands, sparked by tactical tweaks and a Lauren James brace. The panel analyses Sarina Wiegman’s changes, Hannah Hampton’s impressive outing and what awaits in their final group game against Wales.Wales, meanwhile, are left clinging to faint hopes after a 4-1 defeat by France, despite a historic first tournament goal from Jess Fishlock. Can Rhian Wilkinson’s side muster one last stand? Continue reading...

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23 h. ago ‘The England we’ve been waiting for’: fans buoyed by win over Netherlands

Passion, inclusivity and family bonding are on show at an England supporters watchalong in west LondonTables were thumped, hugs shared and arms raised in the air. There was a palpable sense of relief in the room at the Toca Social bar in White City as Sarina Wiegman’s Lionesses romped to a commanding 4-0 win over the Netherlands to keep their Euro 2025 dreams alive.More than 50 people had gathered at the bar, in which the England captain Leah Williamson is a stakeholder. The event was organised by members of the advocacy group Women In Football (WIF) and every England tackle and pass forward were cheered. Continue reading...

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24 h. ago Abandon strikes or risk ‘fragile’ NHS recovery, Streeting warns resident doctors

It comes as new figures show the waiting list for routine hospital treatment in England fell to its lowest in more than two years.

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28 h. ago Sarina Wiegman admits she ‘felt tension’ before England’s bounce back Euro 2025 win

Lionesses’ coach Sarina Wiegman said she “felt tension” before England's bounce back Euros win against the Netherlands.

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38 h. ago ‘That’s our DNA’: Russo praises ‘proper English’ performance against Netherlands

England find form in 4-0 hammering of NetherlandsToone: ‘There are always doubters – we don’t listen to it’ Alessia Russo says England always knew they were capable of producing performances such as the one that delivered an emphatic 4-0 win against the Netherlands, as she praised her teammates for rediscovering their DNA.England were under pressure having been beaten by France in their opening Group D fixture at Euro 2025, knowing a defeat in this match could knock them out, but the defending champions had spoken in the buildup about wanting a “proper England” performance and Russo believed they found one. The Lionesses will be guaranteed a place in the quarter‑finals if they defeat Wales in St Gallen on Sunday. Continue reading...

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40 h. ago England v Netherlands live: Lionesses roar to huge win to stay alive at Women’s Euro 2025

England 4-0 Netherlands: Lauren James scored twice as the Lionesses bounced back after being at risk of an early exit

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41 h. ago England v Netherlands live: Lionesses roaring to huge win to stay alive at Women’s Euro 2025

The Lionesses will be out of the Euros if they lose to the Netherlands and a draw would mean their fate is out of their hands

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46 h. ago Lionesses star who could be kicked out of Euro 2025 by her GIRLFRIEND tonight: Beth Mead and Vivianne Miedema go from lovers to rivals for England's must

The Lionesses are in desperate need of a win in Switzerland to keep their title defence alive after their opening defeat to France, with their clash against the Netherlands a must-win.

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66 h. ago England predicted XI vs Netherlands as Alessia Russo eyes response from Lionesses

England striker Alessia Russo is expected to lead the line again as the Lionesses chase the win against the Netherlands which would help revive their Euros hopes

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68 h. ago Georgia Stanway urges England to be 'brave and ruthless' against Netherlands

England need a win in their next match against the Netherlands and Georgia Stanway is raring to make amends at Euro 2025

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3 d. ago ‘Like a bad night out’: Georgia Stanway wants to ‘forget’ England defeat to France

Stanway said England want to move on and said the Lionesses have to be ‘brave’ as they prepare for a must-win clash with Netherlands

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4 d. ago ‘We thrive under pressure’: Hemp defiant despite England’s losing start

Lionesses facing must-win game against NetherlandsHemp: ‘We’re going to make sure we’re back at our best’Lauren Hemp said the Lionesses “thrive under pressure” after a 2-1 defeat by France plunged them into in effect a must-win game against the Netherlands on Wednesday.England’s midfield collapse was concerning in their Euro 2025 opener, the team sloppy in possession and punished on the wings, but Hemp struck a defiant tone. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Almost one in five NHS operations now carried out in private hospitals

The waiting list for routine hospital treatment in England has fallen to its lowest level for two years

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1 week ago Jofra Archer waits at least another week for Test return with England unchanged

Archer missed training on Monday to tend to a family emergency and England then confirmed they were keeping the same XI that won the series opener.

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1 week ago England vs India: Jofra Archer to wait for comeback with hosts unchanged for second Test

Fast bowler missed training at Edgbaston due to a family emergency but should rejoin squad on Tuesday

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1 week ago John Textor resigns from Lyon and teases role at 'next club in England' as Crystal Palace wait on UEFA fate

The American wants to get back into the English game after selling his Crystal Palace stake

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1 week ago Euro 2025 is sure to showcase just how far women’s football has come | Emma Hayes

England, Spain, Germany and the Netherlands are the teams to beat but the tournament in Switzerland will be incredibly tightYou only have to wind the clock back two full major-tournament cycles, to Euro 2017, and there were no fully professional women’s leagues in Europe. Thanks to increased investment in the women’s game, there are now more than 3,000 full-time female players across the continent, and that professionalisation is why my overriding feeling about this summer’s Euros is that the quality is going to be so much higher than we have seen before. And it will be so tight.In Spain, England and Germany there are three strong favourites who are all capable of going on to win it and I would add the Netherlands to the top four. I was so impressed when we [the United States] played the Dutch in December. They will need everybody fit but, on their day, they are a top side. Beyond that, this tournament is going to show the prowess of the Nations League, which was introduced since th...

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2 w. ago Dame Judi Dench fears people waiting ‘far too long’ for dementia diagnosis

According to Alzheimer’s Research UK, people in some parts of England can wait up to a year for a diagnosis after being referred

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3 w. 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.

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