A Guardian columnist argues the absurdly difficult Life in the UK test, which her French husband is struggling to pass, should focus on modern British culture like Coronation Street and Greggs, not obscure historical facts.
England are staring down the barrel of defeat in the second Test against Australia in Brisbane. Resuming 43 runs behind with just four wickets left, their hopes now rest on Ben Stokes. Can he produce a miracle?
The DVSA has confirmed changes to driving and theory test centre hours over the festive period. Check the full list of dates to see if your test is affected.
Australia captain Pat Cummins confirms four changes to the starting XI for the second Ashes Test in Brisbane. Get the full team news and analysis ahead of the crucial Gabba clash.
Australia's Usman Khawaja is out of the Brisbane Ashes Test with a back injury, casting serious doubt over his Test cricket future. Read the full analysis.
England must recover from a chaotic two-day defeat in Perth as the Ashes moves to a day-night Test at Brisbane's Gabba. Get full UK start times, team news, and how to watch the crucial second Test.
England consider Will Jacks for the day-night Ashes Test in Brisbane as they seek to level the series. The spinning all-rounder's net session puts him in the frame.
England captain Joe Root questions day-night Ashes Tests as his batting average drops from 50.9 to 38.5 under lights. Key battle with Mitchell Starc looms in Brisbane.
Australian opener Travis Head believes adaptable batters who can problem-solve will dominate the pink-ball Test. Discover how Australia plans to outmanoeuvre England.
England captain Ben Stokes admits tactical mistakes and regrets 'has-beens' comment ahead of crucial day-night Ashes Test. Can his contrite leadership spark a comeback?
England's Ashes campaign dealt a major blow as pace bowler Mark Wood is ruled out of the Gabba Test with knee soreness. Get the latest team news and injury updates.
After failing the manual driving test four times, one learner shares her journey to passing in an automatic car and why manual may no longer be essential. Discover the rising trend in automatic tests.
England captain Ben Stokes responds to criticism from Mitchell Johnson, defending his team's approach ahead of the crucial second Ashes Test in Brisbane.
Confusion surrounds Pat Cummins and Usman Khawaja's fitness for the second Ashes Test. Why is Cricket Australia's communication so opaque? Discover the latest updates.
Sir Chris Hoy voices disappointment as the National Screening Committee advises against national prostate cancer screening on the NHS, citing potential harm. Learn more about the debate.
Government advisers recommend against a national prostate screening programme, stating harms outweigh benefits. Learn why and what it means for high-risk men.
Prostate cancer is the UK's biggest male cancer. Learn about symptoms, risk factors like age and family history, and how to request an NHS PSA test for early detection.
The National Screening Committee advises against a national prostate cancer screening programme, citing potential for more harm than good. Learn about the new targeted proposals.
England cricket fans increased spending by 59% after first Test defeat in Perth, while Australian fans tightened belts. New data reveals surprising post-match spending patterns.
Mark Ramprakash analyses England's batting collapse in Perth and questions whether their aggressive approach needs refinement to save the Ashes series. Can they adapt before Brisbane?
UK expert advisers are set to recommend prostate cancer screening only for men with specific genetic variants, not the wider population. Discover the new guidelines.
Australia opts for an unchanged 14-man squad for the second Ashes Test at the Gabba, with captain Pat Cummins still unavailable. Can England capitalise? Read the full analysis.
Australia secured an eight-wicket victory in the first Ashes Test in under two days. The Perth pitch received the ICC's highest 'very good' rating, deflecting blame from the surface.
Vålerenga calls for anti-doping changes after player ingested banned substance from rubber crumb pitch. Landmark case highlights environmental risks in sport.
A Black Friday DNA test bargain at just £27 helped uncover a family secret spanning decades and reunited relatives from Bristol to Australia. Discover how modern genealogy is changing lives.
Mitchell Starc's devastating 10-wicket haul in Perth dismantled England, earning him Player of the Match and solidifying his status as an Australian cricket great. Discover the stats behind his legendary career.
Simon Harmer's six-wicket haul seals a dominant 408-run victory for South Africa, completing a 2-0 Test series sweep against world champions India in Guwahati.
A massive surplus of food from the Perth Ashes Test has been donated to charity, marking the largest single donation ever received by OzHarvest in Western Australia.
Optus Stadium's massive food surplus from the abbreviated Ashes Test has been donated to charities across Western Australia, marking the largest single donation in OZHarvest's WA history.
England face fresh challenges in day-night Test as curator warns 'wickets fall in clumps' under lights. Can Stokes' team bounce back? Read our analysis.