All news on the topic: England

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Two fatalities at UK train stations prompt major emergency responses
Emergency services were dispatched to two separate fatal incidents at train stations in England within hours of each other, leading to widespread disruption and a heavy police presence.
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Nineteen-year-old from Teesside accused of smuggling 14kg of drugs into Georgia
A pregnant British teenager accused of drug-smuggling has been moved to a mother-and-baby unit in a Georgian prison, her mother said.
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Elderly patients liken hospital corridor care to war films, Age UK report finds
Elderly patients’ firsthand accounts from hospitals have likened corridor care to war films, describing incidents of people waiting days on end, a leading charity has found.
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Awaab’s law comes into force: landlords now legally bound to fix mould in social housing
Landlords will be compelled to investigate and fix damp and mould in social housing in England within strict timescales after new regulations came into effect.
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Hundreds of Northern Ireland families lose child benefits after returning via Dublin airport
Parents in Northern Ireland have had their child support payments stopped as part of the UK government’s crackdown on alleged benefit fraud simply because they returned from a holiday via Dublin Airport.
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BMA announces fresh strike action as doctors warn of growing unemployment crisis in NHS
Doctors in England will go on strike for five days in November in an ongoing dispute over jobs and pay.
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Haider Ali placed under immediate suspension by PCB after arrest in the UK
Pakistan batter Haider Ali is involved in a criminal investigation in England. It has been revealed that the player was arrested in connection with an alleged case of sexual molestation.
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Car crashes into Shakespeare family home in Stratford-upon-Avon
A 17th-century property associated with William Shakespeare’s family has been damaged after a driver backed into it.
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Vulnerable hit hardest as councils face £4bn shortfall, Unison says
Councils face a funding shortfall of more than £4 billion next year, putting more strain on overstretched services, according to a report.
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Average UK home now costs nearly £272,000
The average UK house price increased by 0.5% month on month in September, following a 0.1% monthly fall in August, Nationwide Building Society said.
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Red flood warnings issued across West Midlands and north-west England
The UK is prepared for disruption as heavy rain is expected to cause flooding, with possible hail and thunder.
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National park rivers see 549 hours of sewage per site on average in 2024
Sewage is pouring into the rivers inside national parks at twice the rate that is occurring outside the protected areas, it can be revealed.
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England effortlessly defeats Andorra with a routine victory at Villa Park
It was nothing more than a contractual obligation fulfilled. There was little to see here at Villa Park.
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UK police charge seven in terror investigation related to banned Palestine Action group
Seven people in England and Scotland have been charged with terrorism offences related to organizing protests and holding Zoom meetings allegedly linked to the banned group Palestine Action, police said.
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Parents face higher school meal charges amid funding shortfall
Parents across England are facing higher prices for school lunches as the new school year begins, with caterers blaming the government’s national insurance increase alongside rising food and energy costs.
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Mother horrified as Leeds funeral director kept her deceased baby “watching cartoons” at home
A funeral director has been prohibited from working with hospitals in Leeds after a mother reported she was left distraught upon discovering her deceased baby positioned as if "watching" cartoons at the woman’s home.
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Court of appeal icreases dozens of sentences for sexual offences amid public pressure
Ministers have pledged to deliver "the justice they deserve" to victims of sexual violence as statistics indicate that a growing number of sentences for these crimes in England and Wales are being returned to judges for being excessively lenient.
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Fernwood Financial customers freed from debt as lender goes bust
It seems like a dream come true: obtaining a loan that you never have to repay.
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Flights resume across UK after major air traffic control failure
Flights have resumed at all major UK airports after the air traffic control service experienced a ‘technical issue’ that grounded hundreds of planes.
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England and Wales see historic population growth: 98% driven by international migration
The population of England and Wales increased by more than 700,000 in the year leading up to June 2024, representing the second-largest growth in over 75 years.
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England are 2025 European champions: Lionesses beat Spain in penalty shootout
England were crowned back-to-back European champions after beating Spain on penalties in the thrilling final of Euro 2025 on Sunday.
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Record number of police officers sacked in England and Wales amid misconduct crackdown
A record number of police officers were sacked from forces in England and Wales in the past year, new figures show.
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“It’s not about the game, it’s about hate”: Jess Carter addresses fans after wave of racist abuse
England is collaborating with police after defender Jess Carter revealed she has been subjected to "a lot of racial abuse" during Euro 2025.
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In the UK, the largest drop in housing prices in over two years has been recorded
Increase in stamp duty has helped weaken demand, as average price drops by 0.8% in June, says Nationwide
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England U‑21 clinched the Euro 2025 title with a thrilling 3‑2 win over Germany after extra time
Jonathan Rowe’s extra-time header ensured England Under-21s secured back-to-back European Championship titles after beating Germany 3-2 in a thrilling final.