Tag: England

Wednesday, July 15th 2026 - 09:30 UTC
British embassy in Buenos Aires jokes ahead of Argentina-England semifinal

The United Kingdom's embassy in Buenos Aires posted a humorous message ahead of the 2026 World Cup semifinal between Argentina and England, played on Wednesday in Atlanta, in an attempt to ease the mood before a match loaded with historical connotations.
Monday, July 13th 2026 - 15:45 UTC
Scaloni plays down England semifinal: 'It's a football match, nothing more'

Argentina's head coach, Lionel Scaloni, rejected attributing any meaning beyond sport to the World Cup semifinal against England, to be played on Wednesday, and urged that the match be treated as just another game of football.
Sunday, July 12th 2026 - 08:43 UTC
Argentina and England to meet in World Cup semifinal loaded with history

Argentina beat Switzerland 3-1 in extra time to reach the semifinals of the 2026 World Cup, where they will face England on Wednesday in a rematch of one of the most historically charged fixtures in international football.
Thursday, October 17th 2024 - 19:19 UTC
Football: London tabloid foresees Argentina will retain World Cup title

Driven by the recent appointment of German Thomas Tuchel as the new manager of England's national football team, London's tabloid The Sun published Thursday a supercomputer study whereby reigning champions Argentina would retain their crown in the 2026 World Cup with a victory over Spain in the final. Uruguay would end up fourth after losing the Third-Place match 1-0 to Tuchel's squad.
Monday, September 23rd 2024 - 08:29 UTC
Bluetongue virus, BTV 3, has spread to the whole of South East England

As more cases were found temporary restriction zones have been brought in to help stem the spread of the bluetongue virus (BTV-3), some 95 cases, which now cover the whole of the South East England.
Saturday, November 18th 2023 - 10:28 UTC
Free supply of oral contraception at local pharmacies for women in England

Thousands of women across England will soon be able to get the contraceptive pill at their local pharmacy without needing to contact their GP first, according to a release from the Government. From next month, pharmacies across the country will begin offering the new service for the first time, increasing choice for women in how they can access contraception.
Wednesday, November 1st 2023 - 21:09 UTC
Peak of England and Wales companies going bust highest since the 2009 financial crisis

Official figures from England and Wales show that the number of companies going bust this year is on track to be the highest since the financial crisis in 2009. Insolvencies rose 10% from a year ago in the three months to the end of September, and there has also been a sharp rise in the number of firms at risk of going bust.
Saturday, October 28th 2023 - 10:43 UTC
Rugby World Cup: England beat Argentine for third-place honors

England edged Argentina 26-23 Friday to clinch third place Friday at the Rugby World Cup. The match was played at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis. Six weeks ago, England had beaten Argentina 27-10 in their opening group game.
Saturday, September 23rd 2023 - 11:00 UTC
Hangover: England and Wales loose two pubs a day

Two pubs a day have disappeared in England and Wales in the first half of the year, according to government statistics. Figures showed that 230 pubs vanished in the three months to 30 June - an increase over the previous quarter when the doors to 153 pubs shuttered.
Sunday, September 10th 2023 - 06:39 UTC
Rugby World Cup: Argentina lost 27-10 to England in its debut in France

The Argentine national rugby team lost 27-10 against England in its World Cup debut on Saturday in Marseille, a bad sign for the Pumas who dream of reaching at least the semifinals of the tournament.