Keir Starmer previously backed calls for a 'proper day of celebration' for the nation when England women's football team reached the final in the last Euros tournament in 2022

Reaching another major final has boosted the Lionesses' profiles. Matching their Euro 2022 success will propel them to another stratosphere

EastEnders has paid tribute to the late Ozzy Osbourne and celebrated England’s Lionesses win against Italy in a specially recorded topical scene. The BBC soap is no stranger to last-minute additions that help to cement the fictional world of Walford into reality.

England’s Lionesses are heading to the Euro 2025 final and now you can send them your message of support with our dedicated cheer map.

Manuel Alcantara Turner, who became the first soldier to win the male beauty pageant last year, has given his full-throated support to the Lionesses. He's spoken of his pride in the team

Charlotte Harpur and Cerys Jones analyse the main talking points as England beat Italy in their Euro 2025 semi-final

For England, the build-up to the Euros, where they are the defending champions, was "tumultuous", said the BBC. "Distractions off the pitch" included two senior players – Mary Earps and Fran Kirby – announcing their retirements, and then captain Millie Bright withdrew from the squad saying she couldn't "give 100% mentally or physically".

This week saw a drugs ring run by a "gangsta" granny sent to prison, the preliminary report into last month's Air India disaster, and Prince George celebrate his 12th birthday. But how much attention did you pay to what else happened in the world over the past seven days?

Three Lions supporters in Spain could face the risk of being fined up to £500 for breaking new public rules in some parts of the country.

Arsenal and England star Alessia Russo made a huge impact off the bench at Euro 2022 but has had a different role to play in the Lionesses' run to another final this year