
Culture
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Government announces academy trust inspections to strengthen school accountability
New academy trust inspections to boost transparency for parents and strengthen outcomes for childrenRead More... -
Cumbrian animated flood film scoops international science award
A short animated film featuring a red squirrel from Cumbria has won an international education award, shining a global spotlight on how trees can help tackle floodingRead More... -
Inside an immersive Guildhall Art Gallery exhibition inspired by the London Tube
The sensory world of the London Tube is brought vividly to life in a new immersive exhibition at Guildhall Art Gallery, uniting painter Jock McFadyen RA with musicianRead More... -
Researchers uncover ‘lost geometric code’ embedded in Oxford and Britain’s historic buildings
Researchers say they have uncovered a long-forgotten geometric code woven into some of Britain’s most famous historic buildings, including landmarks in Oxford.Read More... -
IWM Duxford to open new Second World War rooms revealing unseen artefacts and daily life of wartime pilots
IWM Duxford is set to open three newly restored Second World War spaces, offering visitors an intimate look at the lives of aircrew stationed at the Cambridgeshire airfield during the conflict.Read More... -
War-torn Trafalgar Union Flag faces possible departure from UK
A rare Union Flag that led the British charge at the Battle of Trafalgar has been placed under an export bar, giving UK institutions the chance to keep the historic relic in the country.Read More... -
Barbican to host Liam Young’s first UK solo exhibition in 2026
The Barbican has announced ‘In Other Worlds’, the first UK solo exhibition by artist, director and BAFTA-nominated producer Liam Young. Opening May 2026, the immersive show will exploreRead More... -
The Manchester Museum displays thousands of African artefacts it knows little about
A museum in northwest England has unveiled a new gallery showcasing thousands of African artefacts, many of which the institution admits it knows very little about. The exhibition aims toRead More... -
Captain John Narbrough’s journal faces export ban amid fears it could leave the UK
A rare 17th-century manuscript journal documenting Captain John Narbrough’s secret expedition to Spanish America and the Pacific has been placed under a temporary export ban, giving UKRead More... -
Earliest evidence of human fire-making unearthed in Suffolk
A team led by the British Museum has uncovered what is now the earliest known evidence of humans deliberately making fire—dating back around 400,000 years—at a site in Barnham,Read More... -
Rothschild 15th-century prayer book set to fetch up to $7 million at Sotheby’s auction
Ultra-rare 15th-century mahzor features vivid medieval illustrationsRead More... -
Ray Winstone honoured with Freedom of the City of London
Ray Winstone, one of the UK’s most celebrated ‘hard man’ actors, has been awarded the Freedom of the City of London in recognition of his extensive charitable and fundraising work.Read More...

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UK News
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London sees record-low homicide rate as police and violence reduction efforts take effect
London’s homicide rate has dropped to its lowest level since records began, thanks to a combination of targeted policing, innovative technology,...12 January 2026Read More... -
Government allocates £600,000 to extend Windrush compensation advocacy support
The government has announced a further £600,000 in funding to help victims of the Windrush scandal navigate the compensation claims process, extending...12 January 2026Read More... -
Sadiq Khan backs police action on ‘globalise the intifada’ chant, warning of fear among London’s Jewish community
London mayor Sir Sadiq Khan has publicly backed the Metropolitan Police’s stance that anyone chanting “globalise the intifada” could face arrest,...12 January 2026Read More... -
Popular pub chain with 81 venues to close historic Beaconsfield pub as locals told ‘Sunday is our last day’
A much-loved Buckinghamshire pub is preparing to pull its final pint this weekend, prompting an outpouring of sadness from loyal customers.12 January 2026Read More... -
New City of London Police headquarters at Salisbury Square set to strengthen fraud and cyber crime defences
A major milestone has been reached in the construction of the new City of London Police headquarters at Salisbury Square, marking a significant investment...11 January 2026Read More... -
Is your Council fixing the potholes? New government map reveals who’s delivering better roads
Drivers across England can now see, at a glance, how well their local council is dealing with potholes after the government unveiled a new red, amber...11 January 2026Read More... -
Charity watchdog probes city & guilds over controversial sale of awards arm
The Charity Commission has launched a statutory inquiry into the City and Guilds of London Institute following concerns surrounding the sale of a major...11 January 2026Read More... -
UK supermarkets see early sales shifts as appetite-suppressing weight-loss drugs change eating habits
Britain’s biggest supermarket chains are beginning to notice a subtle but potentially significant shift in consumer behaviour, as the rapid rise...10 January 2026Read More... -
Scotland redirects £10m to emergency support as government steps up fight against child poverty
Families across Scotland will receive an extra layer of emergency financial support after the Scottish Government confirmed a £10 million boost aimed...10 January 2026Read More... -
UK food inflation set to keep falling in 2026 as Sainsbury’s signals price stability
UK food inflation is expected to continue its downward trend into 2026, according to the chief executive of Sainsbury’s, offering cautious optimism...09 January 2026Read More... -
SFO recovers £400,000 for victims of global email fraud nearly 25 years after scam
The Serious Fraud Office has recovered more than £400,000 to be returned to victims of an international email fraud almost a quarter of a century...09 January 2026Read More... -
£140m Local Growth Fund to power economic renewal across Scotland
Five regions across Scotland are set to share £140 million in new UK Government investment aimed at boosting economic growth, creating skilled jobs...08 January 2026Read More... -
UK house prices slip again as market ends year on softer note – Halifax
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UK consumer sentiment remains mixed, says Tesco CEO after Christmas trading
British consumer confidence remains uneven, with a widening gap between households that can afford to spend and those under increasing financial pressure,...08 January 2026Read More... -
Mayor Sadiq Khan brings together new Oxford Street board as regeneration plans gather pace
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has convened the first meeting of the newly formed Oxford Street Development Corporation (OSDC) Board, marking a major step...07 January 2026Read More...
World News
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Uganda election: Museveni seeks another term as succession questions and youth anger loom
Uganda’s long-serving president, Yoweri Museveni, is poised to extend his grip on power yet again as voters head to the polls on Thursday, in an...12 January 2026Read More... -
Arctic freeze grounds flights: thousands of tourists stranded in Finland as temperatures plunge to –37°C
Thousands of holidaymakers have found themselves unexpectedly stranded in northern Finland after extreme Arctic cold forced the cancellation of flights...12 January 2026Read More... -
UK unveils “Project Nightfall”: new long-range ballistic missile to strengthen Ukraine’s deep-strike capability
The UK is preparing to develop a new generation of tactical ballistic missiles designed to significantly enhance Ukraine’s ability to strike deep...11 January 2026Read More... -
Qatar emerges as largest foreign donor to U.S. universities, new Education Department data shows
Qatar has become the single largest foreign source of funding for American colleges and universities, according to newly released data from the U.S....11 January 2026Read More... -
Kyiv hit by Russian attacks as thousands lose heat and electricity in subzero cold
Scenes worthy of the Siege of Leningrad during the Second World War can be observed in today’s Kyiv.11 January 2026Read More... -
Trump orders protection of Venezuelan oil funds in U.S. Treasury to advance American security and regional stability
President Donald J. Trump on Tuesday signed a sweeping executive order aimed at protecting Venezuelan oil revenues held in U.S. Treasury accounts,...10 January 2026Read More... -
UK fast-tracks £200m military funding for Ukraine as air defence and multinational force plans advance
The UK government has accelerated £200 million in defence funding to prepare British troops for potential deployment to Ukraine, signalling a major...10 January 2026Read More... -
Storm Goretti batters France and UK, leaving hundreds of thousands without power across Europe
Storm Goretti tore across France, Britain and parts of northern Europe on Friday, unleashing ferocious winds, towering waves and widespread disruption...10 January 2026Read More... -
Bill Gates gives ex-wife Melinda $8 billion, five years after divorce amid Epstein controversy
Five years after their high-profile divorce, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has donated $8 billion to his ex-wife Melinda French Gates. The move comes...09 January 2026Read More... -
EU tourism booms in Summer 2025 as online platform bookings surge
Tourism demand across the European Union rose sharply in the summer of 2025, driven by strong growth in bookings made through online platforms such...08 January 2026Read More... -
Croatia smashes tourism records in 2025, passing 110 million overnight stays
Croatia’s tourism industry has capped off a historic year, breaking all previous records with more than 110 million overnight stays in 2025, confirming...07 January 2026Read More... -
Britain’s ‘King of transport’ behind deadly Channel crossings jailed for 11 years
A man once hailed as Britain’s most wanted has been jailed for 11 years after supplying half of the boats used in migrant crossings of the English...07 January 2026Read More... -
Portugal leads EU in forest growth as timber stocks rise in 2023
Portugal recorded the strongest forest growth in the European Union in 2023, underlining the country’s expanding timber resources at a time when...04 January 2026Read More... -
RAF and French jets strike Daesh weapons site near Palmyra
Royal Air Force jets have carried out a successful strike against a Daesh facility in Syria, working alongside French forces in a coordinated operation,...04 January 2026Read More...
Media
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Meta blocks 550,000 social media accounts as Australia enforces world’s toughest youth ban
Meta has blocked more than half a million social media accounts in the opening days of Australia’s sweeping new law banning children under 16 from...12 January 2026Read More... -
Donald Trump sues BBC for £7.5bn over edited January 6 speech
Donald Trump has launched a £7.5 billion lawsuit against the BBC, accusing the public broadcaster of defamation and deceptive editing in a documentary...16 December 2025Read More... -
Daily Mail owner agrees £500m deal to acquire Telegraph titles
The publisher of the Daily Mail has struck a £500 million agreement to buy the Telegraph newspapers, bringing an end to months of uncertainty over...22 November 2025Read More... -
BBC reports £1.1bn loss as licence fee income falls amid viewer exodus
The BBC has recorded a £1.1 billion loss as growing numbers of viewers either cancel or fail to pay the TV licence fee, according to a new parliamentary...21 November 2025Read More... -
Trump says he still plans to sue BBC, despite its apology
Donald Trump says he’s moving forward with legal action against the BBC next week, even though the broadcaster has already apologised for misleadingly...15 November 2025Read More... -
BBC apologises to Trump for edited Panorama clip — but says it won’t pay damages
The BBC has apologised to US President Donald Trump after a Panorama episode stitched together parts of his 6 January 2021 speech in a way that could...14 November 2025Read More... -
‘We’ve got to fight for our journalism,’ BBC director general tells staff amid Trump lawsuit threat
BBC Director General Tim Davie has urged staff to “fight for our journalism” after former US President Donald Trump threatened to sue the corporation...12 November 2025Read More...

