Cities are the big winners in Burnham’s devolution drive. But what happens to the rest of England? | John Harris

Labour has promised a ‘fundamental rewiring’ of power. But some areas are years into their devolution journey while others scramble to get started Apart from the joyous hyperactivity that comes with suddenly making it to No 10, there are good reasons why Andy Burnham seems to be a prime minister in a hurry. If he decid

Live England eye series win over Pakistan, leading three-Test series 1-0 after innings victory at Headingley last week; build-up to Lord's Test dominated by Brydon Carse's withdrawal after nightclub incident in Derby; watch second Test live on Sky Sports Cricket and contract-free with NOW Sunday 30 August 2026 14:46, U

England is eyeing a series win after reducing Pakistan to 53-3 in a chase of 389 on the fourth morning of the second test at Lord’s

Dan Lawrence's unbeaten fifty on Saturday left Pakistan needing to rewrite the record books in their quest for a series-levelling win against England in the second Test at Lord's.

Lawrence seizes his opportunity on rain-ruined day at Lord’s

Dan Lawrence hits an unbeaten half-century as England close on 177-7 in their second innings on day three of the second Test at Lord's, with the hosts leading by 357 and seemingly closing in on a series victory, with a match to spare.

Dan Lawrence made an unbeaten half-century as the hosts closed on 177 for seven in their second innings at Lord’s.

Rain frustrates England's bid for Pakistan series win  Dawn

Rain delays England victory bid in second test against Pakistan  Toronto Star

Business leaders argue Scotland’s two largest city regions need the funding certainty and flexibility increasingly available to their English counterparts