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Troops deployed to help England cope with Covid-hit staff absences

The UK's Ministry of Defence (MoD) said it will provide 40 defence medics and 160 general duty personnel for the next three weeks to assist with the crisis

Ashes: England in big trouble in third test amid virus scare

On an extraordinary of cricket both on and off the field, England faced an uphill battle to save the third test against Australia and with it the Ashes. Before play even began Monday. Cricket Australia called for calm after a COVID-19 scare involving two members of England's support staff resulted in a delay to the start of the second day of play at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Australia was bowled out for 267 as the home side grabbed a first-innings advantage of 82 runs, before England reached 31-4 in its second innings at stumps Monday. England seamer James Anderson gave a masterful display, claiming the key wickets of Marcus Harris (76) and Steve Smith (16) in his tally of 4-33 off 23 overs. But England's batters were soon under attack again. Mitchell Starc (2-11) dismissed Zak Crawley, caught behind for 5, and Dawid Malan, leg before without scoring, in consecutive deliveries in the fifth over. Debutant Scott Boland (2-1) delighted his home crowd of 42,626 roaring fans by ...

Ashes Test: Short delay to Day 2 start after England Covid-19 scare

The start of the second day of the third Ashes cricket test between Australia and England was delayed by Covid-related scare within the England camp.

New Covid cases in England touring party, Silverwood to miss 4th Ashes Test

England Men's head coach Chris Silverwood will be missing the fourth Ashes Test against Australia after his family member tested positive for Covid-19

England reaching Euro 2020 final is 'highlight' of the year for David James

According to former England goalkeeper David James, the Three Lions playing in the Euro 2020 final at Wembley Stadium was the highlight of the year 2021.The Gareth Southgate-managed England side missed out on a maiden European Championship triumph after losing in a close final which lead to the penalty shootout where Italy triumphed.Asked about the highlight of the year 2021, David James told ANI: "Messi winning the Copa America for the first time generated a lot of interest globally. I think from the English perspective, the Euros predominantly being hosted in England and the Three Lions entering into the final will be my highlight. As an ex-England player to see the national team achieve something that myself and many generations were unable to do.""Difficult to top especially when it's at your home, in England. For me, that (Euro 2020 Final) was the football highlight of the year," he added. Italy's Triumph in EURO 2020 could be relived on Sony from December 27 to 31 at 9:30 pm ...

Root says bitterly disappointed with defeat, asks team to play for pride

England Test captain Joe Root has asked his team to play for pride now and conceded it was "bitterly disappointing" to be beaten so badly in the third Ashes Test.

Premier League clubs to meet as Covid wreaks havoc with weekend fixtures

Saturday's match between Burnley and Aston Villa was the latest to fall victim to the virus and was cancelled just two-and-a-half hours before the scheduled kick off

Let the hype begin: England cricketers arrive in Brisbane for the Ashes

Let the hype, hyperbole and general madness begin. It's nearly Ashes time, the most anticipated series in world cricket.

Cheaper Covid-19 tests in place for vaccinated travellers to England

Other parts of the UK - Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland - are also expected to follow similar LFT rules for vaccinated travellers in the coming weeks

New mutation AY.4.2 of Delta variant being monitored in England

A new mutation of the Delta variant of COVID-19 is expanding in England and is being monitored and assessed, according to official UK health data reported on Tuesday.

UK Conservative lawmaker David Amess killed at stabbing in church

Police have been called to an incident in eastern England amid reports a lawmaker has been stabbed during a meeting with constituents. Sky News said Conservative lawmaker David Amess was attacked during a regular meeting with constituents at Belfairs Methodist Church in Leigh-on-Sea, a seaside town east of London. Amess' London office confirmed Friday that police and ambulance had been called but had no other details. Amess has been a member of Parliament for Leigh-on-Sea since 1997, but has been a lawmaker since 1983. Violence against British politicians is rare, but in June 2016 Labour Party lawmaker Jo Cox was stabbed and shot to death in her northern England constituency.

England all-rounder Moeen Ali announces retirement from Test cricket

Ali, 34, made his Test debut back in 2014

Italian club Roma signs forward Tammy Abraham from Chelsea

Italian club Roma signed forward Tammy Abraham from Chelsea for 40 million euros (USD 47 million) on Tuesday

Mayank Agarwal hit on head in nets in England, may undergo concussion test

India's opening batsman Mayank Agarwal on Monday was hit on back of his head by a short ball from teammate Mohammed Siraj during a training session ahead of first Test against England on Wednesday.

Boris Johnson takes another gamble by lifting England lockdowns

Daily cases surge, businesses raise staff shortage fears over self-isolation

Bank of England is 'addicted' to bond-buying, says Lords panel

The BoE must spell out more clearly why it is not reining in its huge stimulus in the face of rising inflation, the Economic Affairs Committee in the House of Lords, said in a report

Most Covid deaths in England now are in vaccinated. Why that isn't alarming

According to a report, 163 of 257 people (63.4%) who died of the delta variant within 28 days of positive Covid test between February 1 and June 21, had received at least one dose of the vaccine

Great Britain women's football team to take a knee at Olympics

The Great Britain's women's football team has decided to take a knee before their matches at the Tokyo Olympics to support the fight against racism and discrimination.

'89 Wyatt' power crushes India as women lose T20I series to England

Opener Danni Wyatt smashed an unbeaten 89 off only 56 balls to overshadow an elegant 70 by Smriti Mandhana as England claimed an easy eight-wicket victory over India Women

Boris Johnson says UK will ban online racists from football matches

"I utterly condemn and abhor the racist outpourings that we saw on Sunday night," the British prime minister told the House of Commons on Wednesday