England’s water industry issued £10.5bn in ‘green bonds’ despite pollution record

The UK Labour government has announced a comprehensive action plan to eliminate new HIV cases in England by 2030, which includes routine testing for HIV at Accident and Emergency (A&E) departments. This initiative, set to be detailed on World Aids Day, aims to re-engage individuals who have disengaged from HIV care and includes a £170 million funding package for opt-out testing in high-prevalence areas such as London and Manchester.

In September, 386,849 patients in England faced delays exceeding six weeks for critical diagnostic tests, including those for cancer and heart conditions, raising alarms among healthcare professionals about potential harm to patients. This situation highlights significant inefficiencies within the NHS, as reported by the Royal College of Radiologists.

Joe Root expressed his skepticism about the necessity of day-night Tests in the Ashes series, stating, 'I personally don’t think so,' while acknowledging the format's popularity in Australia. As England prepares for the second Test at the Gabba, Root's performance under lights will be crucial, especially in light of the team's recent struggles.

England Women achieved a resounding 8-0 victory over China at Wembley, highlighted by Georgia Stanway's hat-trick and a double from Beth Mead, alongside goals from Lauren Hemp, Ella Toone, and Alessia Russo. This match marked a significant improvement in England's scoring ability, reminiscent of their previous heavy win against Jamaica before the Euros.

Dozens of flood alerts have been issued across England and Wales due to warnings of heavy rainfall, raising concerns about potential flooding and disruptions in these regions. The alerts indicate that adverse weather conditions could impact daily life and travel.

England's cricket captain Ben Stokes has acknowledged his mistakes following a heavy defeat to Australia in the first Test of the Ashes series, where England lost by eight wickets in just 48 hours. Stokes expressed a desire to improve and reset his team's approach ahead of the upcoming day-night Test at the Gabba.

Imran Sherwani, a celebrated member of the Great Britain hockey team that won Olympic gold in 1988, has passed away at the age of 63, as confirmed by his family. He was diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer’s in 2019, a condition his family has been actively raising awareness about.

A yellow weather warning for heavy rain has been issued across large swathes of England, with the alert extending through the weekend and into early next week. This warning indicates potential disruptions due to adverse weather conditions, which may include flooding and hazardous travel.