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The government is focused on building new homes for floating voters, while landlordism is discouraged and homes stand empty, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

Storm Claudia has already brought heavy rain and strong winds to Spain and Portugal.

Opening pair of Ben Duckett (92) and Zak Crawley (82) set the tone for a fast-scoring 426 all out

The Test side’s middle-order duo fell cheaply after Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley ran up an opening stand of 182 against England Lions

Storm Claudia is forecast to bring torrential rain and strong winds across parts of England and Wales from Friday, with amber warnings issued for "persistent and heavy" rainfall. The Met Office predicts up to 80mm of rain in some English areas and 100-150mm on higher ground in Wales, with some…

Amber warnings in place as a month’s-worth of rain could fall in a day, along with strong winds and thunderstorms

Harmonious Kiwi teamwork across various sports should fill us with frustrated envy – if only to annoy some Aussies

Leicester Ofa Ki Wales Twickenham Faingaʻanuku is back in the New Zealand fold after a bold decision paid off

After nine consecutive victories, England have confidence that they can secure a rare victory over New Zealand

The 18th UEFA European Championship will be staged in 2028.

In today’s newsletter: As England’s doctors plan further walkouts, we look at what’s at stake for patients, the NHS and the health secretary, Wes Streeting