The Latest Breaking News from England

Parts of southern and central England are expected to see temperatures reach 26C on Tuesday, and they could climb to 30C on Thursday.

Sciver-Brunt will take over after Knight spent nine years in charge

Cash-strapped councils are running out of money to deal with rising numbers of people without permanent homes

Exclusive: Cost to taxpayer expected to jump to £3.9bn with number of children in temporary accommodation to rise 26%, says Shelter

As providers make huge sums, there are questions over regulations and quality of shelter for vulnerable people

Editorial: This week’s polls could mark the end of two-party dominance. A more proportional, progressive politics must be ready to replace it

The RFU chief executive, Bill Sweeney, has said Twickenham could host Chelsea matches if the Premier League club is seeking a temporary home

Nearly 16,000 children in England learn in state-funded alternative provision (AP). These are educational settings for school-aged pupils who are unable to attend mainstream school. These pupils may have been excluded from their previous school, have a medical condition or find themselves without a school place.

Bath attack coach Lee Blackett will join Steve Borthwick’s coaching group in the same role, while Byron McGuigan comes on board as assistant defence coach