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Hammer blow for England after Elliot Daly ruled out of Six Nations

January 27, 2023

Daly must now target the summer’s World Cup warm-up games to add to his 57 caps

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No excuses: Clarity key for Steve Borthwick as he bids to revive England

January 27, 2023

England’s new boss has minimal time to lay the foundations.

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Scientists confirm identity of 17th century Dutch warship off coast of England

January 27, 2023

The Klein Hollandia was previously referred to as the ‘Unknown Wreck off Eastbourne’.

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Jamie George injury update gives England boost ahead of Six Nations opener

January 26, 2023

George will have to continue following concussion protocols until late next week

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Gareth Southgate: England manager on decision to stay, World Cup & human rights

January 26, 2023

Gareth Southgate talks to BBC sports editor Dan Roan about his decision to remain England manager, the team’s performance in Qatar and why he has …

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Temba Bavuma: Bazball a stupid term but SA could take some ideas from England

January 26, 2023

South Africa’s limited-overs captain has encouraged his side to adopt some of England’s attacking principles.

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Post-Brexit farm subsidies in England revealed

January 26, 2023

Farmers will be eligible for funding for up to 280 actions that protect environment under new system New farm subsidies regime could be great for …

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In ambulances wait times in England caused record severe harm exposure

January 25, 2023

Data for December shows new high of people at harm from waiting outside A&E and as a result of missed 999 calls Record numbers of …

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One in 14 young people in England and Wales identify as LGB+, census shows

January 25, 2023

Local areas with the highest proportion tend to have one or more universities.

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Net zero emissions in UK by 2050 will add 2 million years of life in England, Wales – study

January 25, 2023

‘Not only are these policies essential for mitigating climate change, they also make us healthier’

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North of England ‘would rank second worst for investment’ if OECD country

January 25, 2023

Thinktank says of advanced economies, only Greece would have lower public and private investment If the north of England were a country, it would be …

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Net zero by 2050 in England and Wales equals ‘extra 2m years of life’

January 24, 2023

Study points to ‘substantial reductions in mortality’ and significant health benefits if policies implemented Reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions in England and Wales by …

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Jofra Archer ‘frothing’ to make England return, says Matthew Mott

January 24, 2023

Archer’s last international appearance came in March 2021

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Temperatures to reach -9C in southern England as cold snap continues

January 23, 2023

Warmer conditions in north contrast with freezing fog and cold warnings in south of UK Temperatures will plunge to -9C across parts of southern England …

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Government orders urgent review into safety of mental health patients in England

January 23, 2023

‘Rapid’ review comes after Independent investigation revealed systemic failures on wards

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Ambulance staff on strike in England and Wales

January 23, 2023

Life-threatening 999 calls will be attended to, but other emergencies may not be or could face delays.

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On this day in 2018: Phil Neville’s reign as England boss off to fiery start

January 23, 2023

The former Manchester United full-back would spend three years in the role.

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Proportion of women in England not screened for cervical cancer at 10-year high

January 23, 2023

Exclusive: NHS England data show 4.6m or so women still unscreened or behind with tests, for disease diagnosed in 3,200 annually in UK Record numbers …

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Steve Borthwick wipes overseas trips from England schedule to focus on hard work

January 21, 2023

A training camp in Portugal has been cancelled while doubt hovers over the planned trips to Austria and Treviso.

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NHS England boss: Repeated strikes make workload more challenging

January 21, 2023

NHS England’s chief executive says extended industrial action is “clearly having an impact”.

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Church of England plans for same-sex couple blessings ‘a joy’, says Bishop of London

January 20, 2023

A bishop has praised the Church of England’s decision to allow the blessing of same-sex partnerships.

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Hottest day of 2022 saw 638 more deaths than normal in England

January 20, 2023

Experts call major spike in deaths on 19 July and following day ‘extraordinary data’ and a wake-up call over dangers of extreme heat The hottest …

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Police investigating rape claims in England believe victim-blaming myths, study finds

January 20, 2023

Research reveals attitudes that could be contributing to the 1.6% charge rate in rape cases Government-funded researchers have uncovered “striking” evidence that rape myths – …

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England school defibrillator rollout after dad’s campaign

January 20, 2023

Mark King campaigned for all of England’s schools to have defibrillators, after his son Oliver died.

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People born of rape now recognised in Victims’ Code in England and Wales

January 19, 2023

Woman conceived through rape campaigned for law change after facing difficulties pursuing justice against her birth father A woman conceived through rape, who has campaigned …

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Leeds sign England international Amy Hardcastle from St Helens

January 19, 2023

The 33-year-old was a stand-out performer in England’s run to the semi-finals of last year’s World Cup.

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Nurses in England begin two days of strikes in pay standoff

January 18, 2023

Strikes are the third and fourth time nurses have refused to work in pursuit of a better pay offer Thousands of nurses in England will …

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Children in England at clear risk ‘cannot get mental health bed’

January 18, 2023

Report says young person has to have attempted suicide multiple times to be offered inpatient support Case study: ‘Young people in crisis are just dismissed’ …

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Church of England bishops refuse to back gay marriage

January 18, 2023

The bishops will recommend that “prayers for God’s blessing” for gay couples be adopted, the BBC expects.

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Thousands of nurses go on strike across England

January 18, 2023

NHS England said patients should use services ‘wisely’ by going to NHS 111 online but continuing to call 999 in a life-threatening emergency.

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Six Nations LIVE: Scotland call up England World Cup wing Ruaridh McConnochie to 40-man squad

January 17, 2023

Gregor Townsend is looking to build on Scotland’s autumn promise while Warren Gatland’s return means the beginning of a new chapter for Wales

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Ethnic segregation in England and Wales at all-time low – study

January 17, 2023

People in England and Wales are more likely than ever to have neighbours of a different ethnicity.

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Bank of England governor warns of Truss hangover effect

January 16, 2023

The UK still needs to rebuild its economic reputation around the world, says Andrew Bailey.

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Teachers across England and Wales vote to strike

January 16, 2023

Teachers across England and Wales have voted to strike amid fears walkouts will lead to a return to online lessons and Covid-style classes.

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Teachers from NEU union to strike in England and Wales

January 16, 2023

The NEU union announces seven strike days, but says each school will face only four days of disruption.

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Elliot Daly among England squad winners as Billy Vunipola and Jonny May lose out

January 16, 2023

New coach Steve Borthwick has made several eye-catching changes from the end of the Eddie Jones era.

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England Six Nations squad winners and losers as Billy Vunipola and Jonny May lose out

January 16, 2023

New coach Steve Borthwick has made several eye-catching changes from the end of the Eddie Jones era

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Steve Borthwick not focused on possible Eddie Jones reunion with England

January 16, 2023

Borthwick and Jones could go head to head in the quarter-finals at the World Cup later this year

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England rugby LIVE: Six Nations 2023 squad set to be confirmed by Steve Borthwick

January 16, 2023

Jonny May and Jack Nowell are tipped to be the major names missing from the 36-man group

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Child mortality from trauma and sudden death rising in England, study shows

January 16, 2023

Exclusive: Bristol University study finds ‘strong social gradient’ linking poverty with increase in mortality Child mortality from trauma and sudden unexpected death increased last year, …

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NHS in England under more ‘extreme pressure’ than at height of pandemic

January 14, 2023

NHS England chief says service is ‘over-reliant’ on foreign staff and calls for universities to ‘ramp up’ training The NHS is under more “extreme pressure” …

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Haseeb Hameed to captain England Lions on Sri Lanka tour

January 13, 2023

Hameed will be looking to reignite his Test career

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Thousands of complaints about leaks, damp and mould in social housing in England

January 13, 2023

The Housing Ombudsman received 5,838 complaints about leaks, damp and mould in the three years to March 2022, figures show

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‘A national disgrace’: Thousands of complaints about damp and mould in England social housing

January 13, 2023

The Housing Ombudsman received 5,838 complaints about leaks, damp and mould in the three years to March 2022, figures show

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Right to wild camp in England lost in Dartmoor court decision

January 13, 2023

Wealthy landowner Alexander Darwall wins case against national park after arguing right to pitch tent on moors did not exist The right to wild camp …

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Consider statins for millions more people in England, NHS told

January 13, 2023

Cholesterol-lowering pills could help more people cut their risk of heart attacks and stroke, guidelines say.

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England make winning start to three-match series against Jamaica

January 11, 2023

The Vitality Roses produced a fine fourth-quarter performance to win in Manchester.

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Fees for England universities frozen at £9,250 for two years

January 11, 2023

Universities will receive £15m to help students struggling with living costs, the government also says.

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Tom Curry hands England another injury blow ahead of Six Nations

January 11, 2023

The flanker was hurt in Sale’s Premiership game against Harlequins

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Neil Killeen leaves Durham to become England fast bowling coach

January 11, 2023

Killeen played over 350 times for Durham and finished his playing career in 2010 with 613 wickets across all formats

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Church of England announces £100m fund after slavery links

January 10, 2023

It is “time to take action to address our shameful past,” says the Archbishop of Canterbury.

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UK weather: Heavy rain and flood warnings as downpours to lash England and Wales for 20 hours

January 10, 2023

Met Office weather warnings for rain have been issued for areas across England and Wales

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One-off payment ‘unlikely to avert teacher strikes in England and Wales’

January 9, 2023

Union chief welcomes hour-long meeting with ministers on Monday but says ‘months have been wasted’ Third of England’s teachers who qualified in last decade ‘have …

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Single-use cutlery and plates to be banned in England

January 8, 2023

Figures suggest more than four billion pieces of single-use cutlery are used in England each year.

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Single-use plastic cutlery and plates to be banned in England

January 8, 2023

‘A plastic fork can take 200 years to decompose’, said environment secretary Thérèse Coffey Single-use items such as plastic cutlery, plates and trays are to …

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Kevin Sinfield happy to challenge Steve Borthwick if it will help England

January 7, 2023

England’s new head coach will encourage his most trusted lieutenant to speak his mind.

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Most schools in England and Wales to shut for several days if teachers win strike vote

January 7, 2023

February and March closures will mean biggest shutdown for years if union ballots for action this week Most state schools across England and Wales will …

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2021 census: 1.5m in England and Wales identify with LGB+ sexual orientation

January 6, 2023

And 262,000 people said their gender identity was different from their sex registered at birth, the Office for National Statistics said.

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BMA to ballot junior doctors in England over 72-hour pay strike

January 6, 2023

Potential March stoppage could lead to further major disruption to hospitals and other services UK politics live – latest news updates Junior doctors in England …

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More than 700,000 people in England and Wales lack central heating, ONS figures show

January 5, 2023

More than 700,000 people in England and Wales lack central heating in their homes this winter, new figures show.

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Almost no trains will run across England on Thursday as drivers strike

January 5, 2023

Industrial action by Aslef members will stop services on major national rail lines, halting commuter services Almost no trains will run in most parts of …

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No trains between Scotland and England as drivers take one day of strike action

January 5, 2023

Train drivers in 15 companies across the UK will take one day of strike action on Thursday in an ongoing dispute over pay.

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More than 700,000 people in England and Wales lack central heating, says ONS

January 4, 2023

Warnings of thousands of excess deaths this winter as official data highlights plight of most vulnerable More than 700,000 people in England and Wales are …

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China arrivals banned from England without negative Covid test from 5 January, No 10 confirms

January 3, 2023

Government promises to set out full details of new rules for travellers from China and Hong Kong

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Child referrals for mental health care in England up 39% in a year

January 3, 2023

Pandemic, social inequality, austerity and online harm fuelling soaring NHS referrals, say experts The number of children in England needing treatment for serious mental health …

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Suspect identified in only one in 10 bicycle theft cases in England and Wales

January 2, 2023

Figures uncovered by Lib Dems show that only 1.7% of 74,421 cases over 12 months resulted in a charge Almost 90% of all bicycle theft …

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‘On the brink’: ambulance services in England face £14m rise in fuel bills

January 1, 2023

NHS insiders warn some of the costs will have to be met from existing budgets amid renewed pressure on pay and construction costs Ambulance services …

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Police in England and Wales to screen suspects for signs gambling addiction is driving crime

January 1, 2023

Forces are increasingly aware that high-stakes betting is a form of addiction and a driver of crime similar to alcohol or drugs Ray-Bans, iPhones, Omega …

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Who dares bins? Councils in England use ex-SAS soldiers to catch fly-tippers

December 31, 2022

Former special forces personnel are being deployed to ‘hide in the undergrowth’ and catch criminal gangs dumping dangerous waste Special forces war veterans are being …

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Flu rise warning from NHS in England

December 30, 2022

NHS chief warns against complacency and says “risk of serious illness is very real”.

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Flu continues to spread in England with number of hospital patients up 79%

December 30, 2022

NHS England medical director urges people to have vaccinations against Covid and flu to minimise ‘twindemic’ The recent rise in the number of flu patients …

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Strep A: 122 deaths recorded across all age groups in England in the past four months

December 29, 2022

Twenty-five children have died from the infection this season

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Ministers criticised as 200,000 eligible children in England miss out on free school meals

December 29, 2022

Around one in 10 pupils who would qualify for assistance are not registered with the scheme The government has been accused of “standing idly by …

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Hospitals in England taking care of record number of patients

December 29, 2022

Across country last month, almost 14,000 people were ready to be discharged but could not be sent home or into care More people could be …

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Dementia patients in England facing ‘national crisis’ in care safety

December 28, 2022

Exclusive: Nearly one in 10 care homes that offer dementia support reported on by inspectors in 2022 were given worst rating ‘Very grim’: daughter criticises …

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£1.4bn devolution deal for north-east England announced

December 28, 2022

Plan will bring Durham, Northumberland, Gateshead, Sunderland, Newcastle, South Tyneside and North Tyneside under control of one mayor A £1.4bn devolution deal for the north-east …

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Ministers plan to scrap NHS England targets to ‘boost efficiency’

December 26, 2022

Labour says plan to ditch national targets equates to ‘scrapping standards altogether’ , after review by Patricia Hewitt The government is preparing to ditch NHS …

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Call to allow reuse of graves as burial plots run low in England and Wales

December 26, 2022

Local authorities say they are short of space due to Victorian laws that are also causing rise in funeral costs Cemeteries are running out of …

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More than 32 pubs in England and Wales closed each month in 2022, data reveals

December 24, 2022

Pubs have been grappling with soaring energy costs, rising food prices and weakened consumer demand More than 32 pubs closed in England and Wales each …

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George Cohen: England legend and 1966 World Cup winner dies aged 83

December 23, 2022

The Fulham great was one of only three surviving members from the 1966 World Cup-winning squad

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England World Cup winner George Cohen dies, aged 83

December 23, 2022

England World Cup winner George Cohen dies, aged 83, his former club Fulham announces.

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Further nurse strike dates announced in England

December 23, 2022

NHS nurses to strike again on 18 and 19 January in England unless pay talks are opened, Royal College of Nursing says

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Nurses to strike for two days across England on 18-19 January

December 23, 2022

Staff will stop work at dozens of hospitals in 55 NHS trusts as pay dispute with government escalates UK politics live – latest news updates …

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England Lionesses surprise woman with terminal cancer

December 23, 2022

The 23-year-old, who has terminal cancer, says meeting her heroes was “one of the best days of my life.”

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New boss Steve Borthwick knows it will take time to stamp his style on England

December 22, 2022

Borthwick replaced Eddie Jones this week.

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Stay at home if you’re unwell, say experts, as flu and Covid cases rise in England

December 22, 2022

‘Don’t mingle’ advice comes as UK Health Security Agency says scarlet fever and strep A infections continue to increase Flu and Covid are on the …

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Ambulance workers in England to strike again in January

December 22, 2022

The action is a direct result of the government’s refusal to negotiate over pay, union leaders say.

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Target date for cleaning up waterways in England is moved back by 36 years

December 22, 2022

Environment Agency under fire for extending schedule for tackling pollution in rivers, lakes and coastal waters to 2063 Targets to clean up the majority of …

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Rishi Sunak appoints Historic England head as ethics chief

December 22, 2022

Rishi Sunak appoints boss of Historic England as his adviser on ministerial behaviour.

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Rail fares in England to rise by up to 5.9% from March

December 22, 2022

The below-inflation increase in regulated fares will take place in March, the government says

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Rail fares in England to increase by up to 5.9% in March

December 22, 2022

Department for Transport sets cap to government-regulated fares at below inflation rates Rail fares in England will rise by nearly 6% in March, the Department …

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