Hundreds of inmates across England and Wales are expected to walk free from prison on Thursday under an expanded early release programme, amid concerns that many could be left homeless and the probation system may struggle to supervise them. About 2,000 offenders, including domestic abusers and violent criminals, are scheduled …
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Argentina players held up a political banner declaring “Las Malvinas Son Argentinas” (“The Falklands are Argentine”) after their 2-1 World Cup semi-final victory over England on Wednesday, in apparent contravention of FIFA rules. FIFA’s Stadium Code of Conduct bans “banners, flags, flyers, apparel and other paraphernalia that are of a political, …
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Doctors in England have voted to accept a pay and conditions offer, the UK government announced on Monday, bringing to an end a year of strike action. The so-called resident doctors — those below consultant level — have accepted an average 6.6 per cent pay uplift to be implemented by …
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Chloe Kelly converted the decisive kick as England beat Spain 3-1 on penalties to win the Women’s Euro 2025 after Sunday’s final had finished 1-1 at the end of extra time, allowing the Lionesses to avenge their defeat in the World Cup final of two years ago and retain their …
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The seven players dropped by England manager Gareth Southgate, from his squad for the 2024 European Championship have been revealed. According to ESPN, they are James Maddison, Harry Maguire, Jarrad Branthwaite, Curtis Jones, Jarell Quansah, Jack Grealish and James Trafford. The players will not be part of the final 26-man …
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ENGLAND head coach, Sarina Wiegman, has confirmed that Kiera Walsh is in line to play in the Women’s World Cup last-16 clash with Nigeria on Monday. Wiegman, however, remained coy on whether she will stick with a back three. There were concerns Walsh would not play again at the tournament …
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A company based in Dorset has suffered a ‘major loss’ after purchasing 18,000 T-shirts sporting the message: “England, World Cup winners 2022”. England were eliminated from the World Cup on Saturday after suffering a 2-1 defeat to France in the quarter-finals – and this came after Karl Baxter had purchased …
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Wales forward Gareth Bale said his team needed to give everything they had to beat England in the World Cup on Tuesday, having been “devastated and heartbroken” after their defeat by Iran. Rob Page’s team fell 2-0 against Iran last Friday, while Bale netted a penalty in their opener, a …
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England captain, Harry Kane has admitted that his team were under heavy scrutiny before their UEFA Nations League clash with Germany on Monday night at Wembley. Kane said that Gareth Southgate’s men had a ‘point to prove’ against Germany, having gone six games without a win. The Tottenham Hotspur striker …
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Statement from The FA: Out of solidarity with Ukraine and to wholeheartedly condemn the atrocities being committed by the Russian leadership, The FA can confirm that we won’t play against Russia in any international fixtures for the foreseeable future. This includes any potential match at any level of senior, age …
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