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Half of English Councils Face Bankruptcy Without Urgent Funding Reform

England faces a £4.6bn local government deficit, with 43% of councils risking bankruptcy by March 2026 unless systemic funding issues are addressed, according to the National Audit Office. This follows years of austerity and a temporary fix for special educational needs funding.

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England's Controversial Six Nations Win Sparks Debate Over Playing Style

England narrowly defeated Scotland 16-15 in the Six Nations, sparking controversy over their pragmatic, kick-heavy game despite securing their title hopes; criticism came from former players and media, highlighting the tension between winning and aesthetically pleasing rugby.

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England Beats Spain in Nations League Match

England's Lionesses secured a 1-0 victory against Spain at Wembley Stadium in the Nations League, overcoming a temporary power outage and avenging their World Cup final loss with a solid defensive performance and a goal by Jess Park.

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Gender Equality
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74,000 UK Homebuyers Face Higher Stamp Duty Costs

Rightmove predicts 74,000 English homebuyers will miss the April 1st stamp duty deadline, incurring an extra £142 million in tax due to lengthy completion times averaging 163 days; the South East is most impacted.

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Gestational Diabetes Rate Three Times Higher in English Prisons

Data reveals a three-fold higher rate of gestational diabetes among pregnant women in English prisons (12%) compared to the national average (4%), highlighting severe health risks and prompting calls for reform within the prison system and criminal justice system.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Dortmund Advances in Champions League Despite Underwhelming Performance

Borussia Dortmund secured their place in the Champions League round of 16 with a 0-0 draw against Sporting Lisbon on February 19th, 2025, despite a subpar performance that saw them fail to convert several scoring opportunities, following their 3-0 victory in the first leg. This comes after a surpris...

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NHS Funding Disparity Forces Patient to Consider Selling Home

A retired police officer in Shropshire faces selling his home due to the denial of NHS funding for pain relief treatment, revealing a significant disparity in Individual Funding Request (IFR) approval rates across England's Integrated Care Boards (ICBs), potentially affecting 45,000 patients.

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England to Reintroduce Wild Beavers Despite Farmer Concerns

The UK government approved the reintroduction of wild beavers after a long political debate, citing their environmental benefits despite farmer concerns about potential crop damage; the first release is planned for Purbeck Heaths National Nature Reserve.

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Life on Land
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Danish 'Woodhenge' Reveals Shared Beliefs and Ties with England

A 30-meter diameter circle of at least 45 wooden posts, dating back to 2600-1600 BCE, has been discovered in Aars, Denmark, aligning with Stonehenge and suggesting shared beliefs and close ties between Denmark and England during the late Stone Age and early Bronze Age.

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From Weight Loss to England: Powerlifter's Journey

Archie Cleverley, a 23-year-old lorry technician from Ipswich, initially joined a gym to lose weight but is now a junior Commonwealth Powerlifting Federation champion, sponsored by his employer, and will soon compete for England in Luxembourg.

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Scotland-England Border to Get £10 Million Landmark

Revised plans for a £10 million Star of Caledonia landmark on the Scotland-England border near Gretna Green were submitted, aiming to boost tourism and the local economy; construction is expected to start next spring, finishing in spring 2027.

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Record-High Norovirus Cases Strain England's Hospitals

England's hospitals are experiencing record-high norovirus levels, with 1,160 beds filled daily last week—a 22% increase from the previous week, adding pressure to an already strained NHS battling winter illnesses.

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