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<p>Replacing government grants with revenue streams from taxation will not in itself reduce regional inequalities. But the political implications are radical</p><p>Following Wednesday’s budget, the Treasury minister, Torsten Bell, was <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0033g98">challenged</a> by the BBC’s Evan Davis on whether its modest series of “

Fetu Samoa has made history, reaching its first Rugby League World Cup semi-final by beating England.

England beat Papua New Guinea 34-12 at the Rugby League World Cup in Wollongong, but look set to miss out on the semi-finals following their opening loss to Tonga.

Tree-ring dating shows that a historic tavern in Somerset has been continually operating as an inn since the 1430s, when local monks built it to lodge wool merchants

A Freedom Crichton Ropati hat-trick helps Samoa knock England out of the Women's Rugby League World Cup.

Acclaimed British theater director Dominic Cooke, behind the recent stage spin-off “Game of Thrones: The Mad King,” is to helm his first film since 2020’s Benedict Cumberbatch-starring spy thriller “The Courier.” “John Daniel,” which has been acquired for worldwide sales by Cornerstone ahead of the American Film Market, is based on the extraordinary true sto

England's men and women endured different types of disappointment at the Rugby League World Cup on Friday - and the inquests have already begun.

Uncapped hooker Kepu Tuipulotu has suffered a knee injury in training and will not be included in England's squad for the Australia fixture on 8 November.

Rob Hawkins says England "were not playing to our standards" despite beginning their Wheelchair World Cup title defence with a commanding 98-18 win over Wales.

Defending champions England thrash Wales 98-18 in their opening Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup game in Australia.

England's points chase against Papua New Guinea descends into an error-strewn 34-12 win that will almost certainly lead to their World Cup exit.

England exit the Women's Rugby League World Cup as Samoa beat them 24-6 in their Group A decider in Wollongong.

<p>Angela Eagle tells industry ‘people are sick of excuses’ as pollution levels remain high despite billions in investment</p><p>Angela Eagle, the environment secretary, has summoned water industry bosses to Whitehall after a report found that the environmental performance of the big companies has worsened despite investment.</p><p>“People are sick of excuse

Ben Duckett hits 167 and Liam Dawson takes four wickets as England end the tri-series with victory over Sri Lanka.

England striker Ivan Toney is set to face trial over an alleged assault in the summer of 2028, during the European football championships.

Footballer Ivan Toney pleads not guilty to allegations he headbutted and punched a man at a London nightclub.

England boss Brian McDermott has urged his players not to panic as they chase points against Papua New Guinea in Wollongong on Friday in a bid to keep alive their Rugby League World Cup hopes.

The Federal Reserve has left interest rates unchanged - despite persistently high inflation and repeated calls from Donald Trump to lower borrowing costs.

A new campaign encourages visitors to take in the lavish art above their heads at five historic sites across England. There are even cushions for maximum comfort while you gaze

Mikey Lewis knows his selection for England's squad at the 2026 Rugby League World Cup was divisive but he's ready to take his chance in Australia.

<p>Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf has been fined 20pc of his match-fee for breaching the International Cricket Council (ICC) Code of Conduct during the One-day International (ODI) tri-series match against England on Sunday.</p> <p>According to an ICC media released issued on Wednesday, Haris was found to be in breach of Level 1 of the code for appealing for a wid

Sri Lanka thrash Pakistan by eight wickets to end England's hopes of reaching Saturday's tri-series final.

England's final group game of the 2026 women's Rugby League World Cup is "do or die", according to coach Stuart Barrow.

Das englische Nachwuchsteam hat sich bei der Fußball-WM in Baku geweigert, die Partie gegen Irland zu beenden. Es soll einen rassistischen Vorfall gegeben haben.

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso should be fit to play for England in next month's Nations Championship matches.

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It's the first time an English player has lifted the trophy since Michael Owen in 2001.

From Stanley Matthews to Harry Kane, how do England's Ballon d'Or winners rank?

Jez Litten and Morgan Knowles are brought into the starting line-up for England's must-win Rugby League World Cup match against Papua New Guinea - with Brad O'Neill dropping out.

Bayern Munich and England striker Harry Kane has won his first Ballon d’Or after a record-breaking season.

Many of the papers consider what will be in the Budget and praise Harry Kane for his Ballon d'Or win.

English captain and Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane is unveiled as the winner of the 2026 Ballon d'Or.

Latest scorecard from the one-day international tri-series between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Lahore.

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Harry Kane has become the first Englishman to win the Ballon d'Or in 25 years after beating Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal to the award in London on Saturday.

Bayern Munich striker becomes the first Englishman to win the prestigious award in 25 years, after Michael Owen in 2001.

<p>Harry Kane completed his long quest for football’s highest individual honour on Monday, winning the Ballon d’Or after a record-breaking season that cemented his status as one of the game’s greatest goalscorers.</p> <p>Kane is the first Englishman to win the prestigious award in 25 years, after Michael Owen won it in 2001.</p> <p>“Wow, wow, wow!” Kane said

Kane is the first Englishman in 25 years to win Ballon d'Or, with the last being Michael Owen in 2001.

The England captain ends his country's 25-year wait for the prestigious award after scoring 73 goals for club and country last season, beating competition from Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe.

Harry Kane becomes the first English player to win the prize since Michael Owen in 2001, and Spain midfielder Alexia Putellas wins the Ballon d’Or Feminin for a record-equalling third time.

Ireland were leading 4-1 in match in Azerbaijan when alleged racist remark was uttered

All the updates as Kane becomes England's first Ballon d'Or winner in 25 years after a prolific season.

The Under-15 World Cup Group C match between England and Republic of Ireland is abandoned after England allege an opposition player made a racist comment.

Harry Kane has won the 2026 Ballon d'Or, becoming the first Englishman to win football's most prestigious individual trophy in 25 years.

Pakistan came back from 154-9 to beat England by one wicket, thanks to a historic innings by all-rounder Shadab Khan.

Senior doctors to stage 48-hour walkout, beginning on 25 November, in dispute over pay and pensions.

Every restaurant featured in The Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide in the New England region of NSW.

An 89-run last-wicket stand gives Pakistan a stunning ODI victory over England, who just days ago failed to defend 429 in its last game against Sri Lanka.

Jimmy Anderson says if it was up to him, his Lancashire career "wouldn't have ended like this", after the club ended its 25-year association with England's leading Test wicket taker.

Joe Marchant is recalled to the England set-up after being included in a 36-player training camp for this autumn's Nations Championship matches.

England somehow lose another one-day international from a seemingly unbeatable position thanks to an improbable last-wicket stand by Pakistan in Lahore.