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England World Cup winner and ex-Ireland manager Jack Charlton dies

Defender Jack Charlton played alongside brother Bobby in England's victorious 1966 side and as a manager took Ireland to three major tournaments.

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First night out in London after coronavirus shutdown: How did it go?

Thousands packed the streets of Soho.

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England drops isolation measures for 30 European countries - full list

Arrivals to England from a number of countries will be exempted from quarantine requirements from July 10, paving the way for Britons to enjoy a summer holiday abroad.

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Surge in plastic waste as people discard PPE used to ward off Covid-19

Campaigners say beaches and seas across southern England are becoming littered with discarded medical equipment used to protect against coronavirus.

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Watch: Boris Johnson announces major lockdown easing plan in England

Pubs, restaurants, hairdressers, cinemas, and hotels are among the businesses that will reopen on July 4.

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New COVID-19 antibody test is 100% accurate, say English health chiefs

The blood test determines, via the presence of antibodies, whether a person has already had COVID-19.

World

Confusion persists as England goes own way in relaxing lockdown rules

Lockdown loosening measures for England are in place from today despite criticIsms that the rules remain confusing and may endanger the lower-paid. It comes as the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer extends the furlough scheme until October.

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Today is St George's Day. But who was England's patron saint?

Celebrations for St George's Day are low key in a normal year. They are inevitably even quieter during a coronavirus lockdown.

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UK changes name of diplomatic mission in Brussels

Britain's diplomatic mission in Brussels sent an employee out early on Saturday to change the building's nameplate to read "UK Mission to the European Union", signalling its new non-member status.

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Euroviews. It's time to end America's Christmas food obsession with Victorian England ǀ View

Channeling Dickensian nostalgia is fun for some, but there is simply no reason to crown the foods of Victorian England the go-to reference point for Christmastime cooking.

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Police chief at 1989 Hillsborough disaster cleared of manslaughter

Hillsborough football disaster police chief found not guilty

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UK braced for more flooding

Severe flood warnings have been issued in England as flooding continues to force people from their homes

Japan

South Africa beat England 32-12 to win Rugby World Cup

Two second-half tries saw South Africa accelerate away from England to win the Rugby World Cup in Japan.

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Racism campaigners 'disheartened' by UEFA punishment of Bulgaria

'Disheartened, but not surprised': Football world reacts to Bulgaria's punishment for racism

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England Rugby fined over V-formation haka response

England players fanned out across the pitch as the All Blacks delivered the traditional challenge, but rules say they must not cross the halfway line.

Bulgaria

Bulgaria told to play match behind closed doors after fans' racism

UEFA also fined Bulgaria €75,000 for the sustained racist behaviour exhibited during the Euro 2020 qualifier against England

Japan

England beat New Zealand to reach Rugby World Cup final

The All Blacks will not feature in the final for the first time in 12 years.

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Rugby: England to face All Blacks as both sides ease into semi-finals

New Zealand will face England in next Saturday's Rugby World Cup semi-finals after the All Blacks pummelled a flat Ireland 46-14 in Saturday's last-eight clash in Tokyo.

Japan

England beat Australia to reach Rugby World Cup semi-finals

England beat Australia to win through to the semi-finals of the Rugby World Cup for the first time in 12 years.

Bulgaria

Bulgaria's football chief quits over racism at Euro 2020 qualifier

A Euro 2020 qualifier between England and Bulgaria was temporarily halted on two occasions on Thursday evening after racist chants were heard from the stands.