The Latest Breaking News from England

France will loan the 11th century Bayeux Tapestry to the British Museum for 10 months from September 2026, the UK government and Emmanuel Macron announced during the French president's state visit to Britain. Hailed as a historic cultural gesture, the loan will be made in exchange for ancient "treasures", mainly…

Random spot-checks of spectators have been brought in, with MCC concerned that the match could be a target for protests

The Environment Agency has declared parts of southeast England as in a period of ‘prolonged dry weather’ after low rainfall

BMA union says it is giving Wes Streeting two weeks to come to the table to negotiate ‘a path to pay restoration’

Fast bowler Archer will come into the team for the third Test against India at Lord’s after overcoming a battle with injuries that has lasted over four years.

The Lionesses must get back to doing what they do best - getting through to knockout football - reports The Independent’s Jamie Braidwood from Switzerland.

Jofra Archer will start his first Test in more than four years after being named as the only change in the England team to face India in the third Test at Lord’s

The pace bowler will play a Test match for the first time since 2021

Captain Ben Stokes confirmed Archer’s return in place of fellow quick Josh Tongue.