Archive: 2025 / 09

A DGHS letter barred physiotherapists from using the 'Dr' prefix, citing legal violations, then was withdrawn within hours for further review. The move clashes with an April 2025 NCAHP curriculum that permitted the title, triggering protests from medical bodies over patient confusion and scope-of-practice risks. The issue is now under examination.

England have named Jacob Bethell as captain for the T20I series against Ireland in September 2025. At 21, he becomes the youngest men’s captain in England history, breaking a 136-year record. Bethell’s rise has been rapid since his debut in 2024, with standout knocks in both T20I and Test cricket. The move signals England’s push to develop leadership in young players.