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Root lifts midnight curfew on England team

New Test captain Joe Root abolishes the midnight curfew imposed on the England team under predecessor Ben Stokes.

12 Aug 2026 7:40 pm

Five players get first England deals in Borthwick shake-up

Asher Opoku-Fordjour, Alex Coles, Guy Pepper, Jack van Poortvliet and Seb Atkinson are handed England central contracts for the first time as Steve Borthwick shakes up his squad.

12 Aug 2026 7:00 pm

Smaller balls, national anthem test & tough schedule - England gear up for WXV

England's Red Roses are in pre-season training before the upcoming WXV Global Series and have been using the controversial smaller balls.

12 Aug 2026 6:04 pm

England set to eliminate hepatitis C

England is on track to become one of the first countries in the world to eliminate hepatitis C, a dangerous virus that attacks the liver, figures show.

11 Aug 2026 2:24 pm

Drought expected to be declared in more parts of England

Officials will meet on Monday to assess water shortages across the country as a new heatwave builds.

10 Aug 2026 12:48 pm