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Great Britain

Mia Brookes made snowboarding history this week (Image: Getty Images)

The Mia Brookes story: How Cheshire teen turned snowboard world beater

World Champion Sky Brown in the UAE
World Champion Sky Brown in the UAE

Sky Brown: age and career highlights of world champion skateboarder

Beaver family moved to Loch Lomond in drive to boost population

Katie Boulter and captain Anne Keothavong on November 8 2022 at BJK Cup Finals
Katie Boulter and captain Anne Keothavong on November 8 2022 at BJK Cup Finals

Billie Jean King Cup: key dates, ticket details & past results

News outlets across the world criticised the government and Liz Truss after she announced that she would be resigning only 44 days after she became PM. (Credit: Washington Post/LeMonde/
News outlets across the world criticised the government and Liz Truss after she announced that she would be resigning only 44 days after she became PM. (Credit: Washington Post/LeMonde/

How the world’s media has reacted to Liz Truss’ resignation

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) says the risk to public health from the virus is very low
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) says the risk to public health from the virus is very low

UK bird flu outbreak, symptoms and Defra Prevention Zone explained

Captain Sam Tomkins leads England to victory in Combined Nations All Stars tournament, June 2022
Captain Sam Tomkins leads England to victory in Combined Nations All Stars tournament, June 2022

Rugby League World Cup: start date and World Cup final date

Davis Cup 2022: Great Britain’s record at tennis tournament

How the energy price cap varies according to where you live

Muirhead competing at the 2019 Winter Olympics
Muirhead competing at the 2019 Winter Olympics

Olympic Champion Eve Muirhead announces retirement from curling

A general view during the Men’s Hockey Pool A match between Team South Africa and Team Australia (Getty Images)
A general view during the Men’s Hockey Pool A match between Team South Africa and Team Australia (Getty Images)

Why are hockey pitches wet? Reason playing surfaces are watered

Keely Hodgkinson of Team Great Britain (Getty Images)
Keely Hodgkinson of Team Great Britain (Getty Images)

Keely Hodgkinson: where she placed at World Athletics Championship

Alfie Hewitt and Doubles number one Gordon Reid at Wimbledon 2022
Alfie Hewitt and Doubles number one Gordon Reid at Wimbledon 2022

How to watch wheelchair tennis champ Gordon Reid in British Open

Tour de France, 2021
Tour de France, 2021

Tour de France 2022: map, potential winners - including Geraint Thomas

Boulter beats Karolina Pliskova in Wimbledon second round
Boulter beats Karolina Pliskova in Wimbledon second round

Katie Boulter: British tennis star through to Wimbledon third round

Britain puts brakes on mandatory speed limiter technology

The Great British tennis team at the BJK Cup in April 2022
The Great British tennis team at the BJK Cup in April 2022

Glasgow Emirates Arena to host Billie Jean King Cup 2022

Bird flu is a major threat to commercial poultry and domestic wild birds (image: Shutterstock)
Bird flu is a major threat to commercial poultry and domestic wild birds (image: Shutterstock)

Can humans get bird flu? Symptoms explained amid record-breaking wave

Where Team GB stand in the 2022 Winter Paralympics medal table

Silver medallist Neil Simpson of Team Great Britain with guide Andrew Simpson.
Silver medallist Neil Simpson of Team Great Britain with guide Andrew Simpson.

How many medals have Team GB won so far at 2022 Winter Paralympics

‘I miss him every minute’: safety campaign in honour of taxi driver

The Paralympics will commence at the end of next week
The Paralympics will commence at the end of next week

When is the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympic Games? Ceremony Dates

A special notice at Charing Cross station informs passengers that all Southeastern train services have been suspended due to the severe weather conditions on February 18, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)
A special notice at Charing Cross station informs passengers that all Southeastern train services have been suspended due to the severe weather conditions on February 18, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Passengers told to ‘avoid travel if possible’ due to Storm Franklin

Eve Muirhead of Team Great Britain reacts while competing against Team Sweden during the Women's Semi-Final on Day 14 of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games at National Aquatics Centre on February 18, 2022 in Beijing, China
Eve Muirhead of Team Great Britain reacts while competing against Team Sweden during the Women's Semi-Final on Day 14 of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games at National Aquatics Centre on February 18, 2022 in Beijing, China

Winter Olympics women’s curling final: how to watch Team GB v Japan

When did Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean win Olympic gold medal?

Dave Ryding of Team Great Britain in action during the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Men’s Slalom on January 25, 2022.
Dave Ryding of Team Great Britain in action during the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Men’s Slalom on January 25, 2022.

Dave Ryding profile: Who is skier, when he competes and how to watch

What are the rules of curling at Winter Olympics 2022?

Mark Cavendish in 2021. The tour of Britain begins on 4 September
Mark Cavendish in 2021. The tour of Britain begins on 4 September

When is the Tour of Britain 2022? Routes and map of cycling stages

A detailed view of a Team Norway curling stone. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
A detailed view of a Team Norway curling stone. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

What are the lights on curling stones in Winter Olympics 2022?

James Wood performs in Sochi
James Wood performs in Sochi

Free Spirits: what is Winter Olympics 2022 BBC documentary about?

Team GB ones to watch at Winter Olympics: Beijing 2022 medal hopefuls

The Winter Olympics start in just two days time
The Winter Olympics start in just two days time

Team GB: who made Winter Olympics 2022 squad and what is kit like?

The Winter Olympics begins in just under two weeks time
The Winter Olympics begins in just under two weeks time

When does the Winter Olympics start? Beijing 2022 schedule and events

Nadal has made it through to Australian Open semi finals once again
Nadal has made it through to Australian Open semi finals once again

Australian Open 2022: Nadal and Barty progress through to Semi Finals

2015 Davis Cup winning team. GB play their first fixture against Czech Republic on Saturday
2015 Davis Cup winning team. GB play their first fixture against Czech Republic on Saturday

Great Britain Davis Cup 2021 team: Captain and player profiles

Fewer than half of homes and businesses have been upgraded to smart meters
Fewer than half of homes and businesses have been upgraded to smart meters

Exclusive: Government set to miss 2025 smart meter rollout target

A wounded German soldier, 18 May 1915 (Photo: Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
A wounded German soldier, 18 May 1915 (Photo: Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

How many people died in WW1? Start and end dates of First World War

David Jenkins was part of the Team GB coaching team at Tokyo 2020 where Tom Daley and Matty Lee struck gold. (Pic: Swim England)
David Jenkins was part of the Team GB coaching team at Tokyo 2020 where Tom Daley and Matty Lee struck gold. (Pic: Swim England)

David Jenkins: tributes pour in for ex Team GB diving coach

Here’s a look at the most recent data on each company’s market share of gas supply in Great Britain and how recent events could reshape the industry, with many smaller providers at risk. (Pic: Getty)
Here’s a look at the most recent data on each company’s market share of gas supply in Great Britain and how recent events could reshape the industry, with many smaller providers at risk. (Pic: Getty)

Big 6 energy companies: who are the biggest suppliers?

Great Britain’s medal haul for Tokyo, Rio, London and Beijing Paralympics compared. (Pic: Getty)
Great Britain’s medal haul for Tokyo, Rio, London and Beijing Paralympics compared. (Pic: Getty)

Rio 2016 Paralympics medal table: GB medals total vs Tokyo 2020

This is how many gold, silver and bronze medals have been won by each nation competing at the 2021 Paralympics in Japan. (Pic: Getty)
This is how many gold, silver and bronze medals have been won by each nation competing at the 2021 Paralympics in Japan. (Pic: Getty)

Paralympics 2021 medal table: Tokyo 2020 live standings

E10 - the new standard unleaded petrol - contains up to 10% bioethanol, taken from renewable sources such as sugar beet. (Pic: Shutterstock)
E10 - the new standard unleaded petrol - contains up to 10% bioethanol, taken from renewable sources such as sugar beet. (Pic: Shutterstock)

Will my lawnmower run on E10? Can I use new petrol in garden machinery

Dame Sarah Storey wins an historic 17th gold medal at the Paralympics to become GB’s most successful Paralympian. (Pic: Getty)
Dame Sarah Storey wins an historic 17th gold medal at the Paralympics to become GB’s most successful Paralympian. (Pic: Getty)

Dame Sarah Storey: who is GB’s most successful Paralympian?

Dame Sarah is Great Britain’s most successful Paralympian (Photo: Getty Images)
Dame Sarah is Great Britain’s most successful Paralympian (Photo: Getty Images)

Dame Sarah Storey makes British Paralympic history with 17th gold win

Dame Sarah Storey rode to victory in the women’s C5 time trial (Photo: Getty Images)
Dame Sarah Storey rode to victory in the women’s C5 time trial (Photo: Getty Images)

Dame Sarah Storey wins 16th career gold for Team GB at Tokyo 2020

Jump in serious drink-drive casualties

Great Britain’s Sarah Storey celebrates with the gold medal after the Women’s C5 3000m Individual Pursuit Gold Final at the Izu Velodrome on day one of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games in Japan (Photo: PA)
Great Britain’s Sarah Storey celebrates with the gold medal after the Women’s C5 3000m Individual Pursuit Gold Final at the Izu Velodrome on day one of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games in Japan (Photo: PA)

Paralympics: Sarah Storey claims Britain’s first gold at Tokyo 2020

France’s Julian Alaphilippe (2nd R) riding for Quick Step Floors wearing the leader’s green jersey, in the pack during the final stage of the Tour of Britain in September 2018 (Photo: GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)
France’s Julian Alaphilippe (2nd R) riding for Quick Step Floors wearing the leader’s green jersey, in the pack during the final stage of the Tour of Britain in September 2018 (Photo: GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

This is when the Tour of Britain begins - and who is riding in it

Britain’s Chijindu Ujah competes in the men’s 4x100m relay at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
Britain’s Chijindu Ujah competes in the men’s 4x100m relay at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

Olympic sprinter CJ Ujah suspended for alleged doping breach

Everything you need to know about the Olympic medals table (Graphic: Mark Hall/JPIMedia)
Everything you need to know about the Olympic medals table (Graphic: Mark Hall/JPIMedia)

Olympics medal table 2021: how many medals did Team GB win at Tokyo 2020?

Hannah Mills (L) and Eilidh McIntyre of Team Great Britain celebrate following the Women's 470 class medal race on day twelve of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)
Hannah Mills (L) and Eilidh McIntyre of Team Great Britain celebrate following the Women's 470 class medal race on day twelve of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Hannah Mills wins gold and becomes Team GB’s most successful female sailor

Great Britain's Sky Brown celebrates winning the bronze medal during the Women's Park Final at Ariake Sports Park on the twelfth day of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games (PA)
Great Britain's Sky Brown celebrates winning the bronze medal during the Women's Park Final at Ariake Sports Park on the twelfth day of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games (PA)

Sky Brown, 13, becomes Team GB’s youngest ever Olympic medallist

Dylan Fletcher and Stuart Bithell (left) claimed the narrowest of victories in the 49er before Giles Scott (right) successfully defended his Finn title (Getty Images)
Dylan Fletcher and Stuart Bithell (left) claimed the narrowest of victories in the 49er before Giles Scott (right) successfully defended his Finn title (Getty Images)

Great Britain’s sailing team win dramatic double gold and silver at Olympics

Gold medalist Edward Clancy of Team Great Britain poses for photographs after the medal ceremony for the Men's Team Pursuit on Day 7 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)
Gold medalist Edward Clancy of Team Great Britain poses for photographs after the medal ceremony for the Men's Team Pursuit on Day 7 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

Olympic cycling champion retires from Team GB after pulling out of Tokyo Games

Great Britain's Oliver Townend riding Ballaghmor Class during the Eventing Jumping Team Final (PA)
Great Britain's Oliver Townend riding Ballaghmor Class during the Eventing Jumping Team Final (PA)

Great Britain win team eventing Olympics gold for first time since 1972

Olympic golf in Tokyo. (Pic: Getty)
Olympic golf in Tokyo. (Pic: Getty)

Olympic golf 2021: Tokyo 2020 men's leaderboard - and how to watch on TV