Coverage in England

NHS pressures

Nearly 3,000 patients a day in England face corridor care

Newly published figures show thousands were treated in corridors, side rooms, car parks or near wards without a bed in May

Water quality

Don’t swim’ warnings posted at 12 of England’s 14 river bathing sites

The warnings come as the government adds six more inland river locations to the summer monitoring regime, including the first on the Thames in London

From teenage substitute to global midfield star

Jude Bellingham: the midfield force shaping England’s narrative for World Cup 2026

A rapid rise from Birmingham’s academy to Real Madrid and a string of individual honours have made Bellingham one of the most watched players as attention turns to the 2026 tournament