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Stars shine at West Ham Foundation Gala as new community hub open
Stars shine at West Ham Foundation Gala as new community hub open
The West Ham United Foundation, supported by headline sponsor Paragon and backed by the Premier League, celebrated another milestone as its annual Gala Dinner & Awards returned on
Read More... A Christmas essential: why Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge tour lights up the festive season
A Christmas essential: why Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge tour lights up the festive season
For Chelsea supporters, football devotees, and anyone with a Blue in the family, Stamford Bridge offers one of London’s standout holiday experiences — and December may be the perfect
Read More... Arsenal facing FA sanctions after six bookings in draw with Chelsea
Arsenal facing FA sanctions after six bookings in draw with Chelsea
Arsenal are expected to face disciplinary action from the Football Association after receiving six yellow cards during Sunday’s 1–1 draw with Chelsea.
Read More... British gymnast Max Whitlock ends retirement, sets sights on Los Angeles 2028
British gymnast Max Whitlock ends retirement, sets sights on Los Angeles 2028
Sixteen months after bidding what many believed was a final farewell to competitive gymnastics, Britain’s Max Whitlock has announced he is stepping out of retirement with one more Olympic
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Football hooligan turned £1m lottery winner issues stark warning to EuroMillions players
Football hooligan turned £1m lottery winner issues stark warning to EuroMillions players
A former football hooligan who scooped a £1 million EuroMillions prize has revealed he almost missed out on the life-changing windfall due to a little-known technicality.
Read More... Man City sweep aside Liverpool to cut Arsenal’s lead as Aston Villa surge up the table
Man City sweep aside Liverpool to cut Arsenal’s lead as Aston Villa surge up the table
Manchester City marked Pep Guardiola’s 1,000th match in management with a commanding 3-0 victory over Liverpool on Sunday, delivering a performance
Read More... Tories urge ethics probe into Starmer over football watchdog appointment
Tories urge ethics probe into Starmer over football watchdog appointment
The Conservative Party has called for Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to face a standards investigation after Labour donor David Kogan was named the government’s preferred candidate to head
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Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban at Aston Villa match ‘almost certain to be overturned’
Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban at Aston Villa match ‘almost certain to be overturned’
Government insiders have slammed the decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending their team’s Europa League match at Aston Villa, calling the intelligence behind the
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Climate change set to reshape human disease risk, global review finds
Climate change is likely to alter the spread of infectious diseases in complex and unpredictable ways, according to new research that underscores how little scientists still know about the linksRead More... -
University of London unveils Pakistani Law course in Islamabad
The University of London has launched a landmark microcredential in Pakistani law, offering thousands of its LLB students in Pakistan a crucial new pathway to prepare for legal practiceRead More... -
Government announces £3bn investment to boost SEND provision
The government has unveiled a £3 billion funding package to expand support for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.Read More... -
Oxford tops global university rankings for tenth consecutive year
The University of Oxford has once again been crowned the best university in the world, securing the top spot for an unprecedented tenth year in the newly released Times Higher EducationRead More... -
Oxford University and UBS unveil Centre for Applied AI
Partnership aims to accelerate AI research and real-world innovationRead More... -
UK government moves to curb abuse in University franchise system
The government has announced a sweeping crackdown on fraud and poor-quality provision in England’s higher education franchise system, following concerns over rapid growth, weakRead More... -
Scientists capture ultra-thin materials in a strange state between solid and liquid
When ice melts, it happens in an instant: solid crystals suddenly transform into liquid water. But for ultra-thin materials, the rules of melting are far stranger. A team ofRead More... -
A test of Europe’s values: Jewish life between promise and risk
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Queen Mary to lead national push for civic universities
Queen Mary University of London is set to take a leading role in a major new national initiative designed to strengthen the impact of universities on their towns, citiesRead More... -
New study reveals how conspiracy theories move from the fringe to the mainstream across Europe
A major cross-European research project has found that conspiracy theories are spreading not because of a single catalyst, but through a constant feedback loopRead More...
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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... -
Golden Globe 2026 nominations announced ahead of January ceremony
The nominations for the 83rd annual Golden Globe Awards were unveiled on Monday, setting the stage for the first major awards ceremony of the season on January 11.Read More... -
Mayor of London granted right to use historic GLC coat of arms
The Mayor of London has been officially granted permission to use the historic coat of arms once belonging to the former Greater London Council (GLC), following approval from the King.Read More... -
Who will shape the National Gallery’s tomorrow? Architects shortlisted for landmark expansion
The National Gallery has announced a shortlist of six architectural teams competing to design a major new wing as part of its ambitious £750 million Project DomaniRead More... -
National Gallery unveils ambitious exhibition programme for 2026
The National Gallery has announced a landmark line-up of exhibitions for 2026, spanning five centuries of European art and bringing together rare loans, first-ever UK presentations, and iconicRead More... -
OUP India launches 100 libraries for underprivileged children across Uttar Pradesh
Oxford University Press (OUP) India has partnered with the National Book Trust (NBT) to establish 100 libraries for underprivileged children across Anganwadi centres inRead More... -
Children’s author Iryna Kotlyarevska: “Stories born from family evenings”
Iryna Kotlyarevska is a name increasingly found on the shelves of family libraries. A mother of four, a Bachelor of Philosophy, a Master of Political Science, and the creator of the worlds ofRead More... -
Ashmolean Museum passes one million visitors for first time since 2008
The Ashmolean Museum in Oxford has recorded more than one million visitors in a single year, the first time it has reached the milestone in 16 years, the institutionRead More... -
Writer’s Award 2026 honours Jacqueline Crooks and Vanessa Londoño
Jacqueline Crooks and Vanessa Londoño have been named the 2026 recipients of the Eccles Institute and Hay Festival Global Writer’s Award. The announcement was made Monday evening atRead More... -
At Britain’s first plant-based Michelin-Star restaurant, most diners aren’t vegan
At Plates, the first fully plant-based restaurant in Britain to earn a Michelin star, the dining room is full most nights — yet the vast majority of guests aren’t vegan.Read More...
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Mayor, police and businesses unite to keep London safe during festive winter nights
Hundreds of additional police officers will be deployed across London after dark this festive season as the Mayor, Metropolitan Police and local businesses...15 December 2025Read More...
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Farmers lead the next wave of greener, smarter farming
British farmers are spearheading a new generation of greener, smarter agriculture, with dozens of on-farm technology trials launched to cut emissions,...15 December 2025Read More...
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Record £9.5bn childcare funding boost to support families and get parents back to work
Families across the UK are set to benefit from a record £9.5 billion investment in early years childcare next year, as the government steps up efforts...15 December 2025Read More... -
MI6 chief warns UK of growing threat from Russia’s ‘export of chaos’
The new head of Britain’s foreign intelligence service will warn that the United Kingdom faces an increasingly dangerous and unpredictable security...15 December 2025Read More... -
Tesla solutions broadens training portfolio with new London Oxford Airport centre
Tesla Solutions has unveiled plans to open a dedicated flight training centre at London Oxford Airport, marking the company’s entry into the flight...14 December 2025Read More... -
£280m regeneration boost unveiled for Scotland’s most deprived neighbourhoods
Fourteen of Scotland’s most disadvantaged neighbourhoods are to receive up to £20 million each under a £280 million UK Government regeneration...14 December 2025Read More... -
Thousands of children in Northern Ireland set to benefit from new child poverty measures
Around 17,000 children in Northern Ireland are expected to benefit from a major package of government measures aimed at tackling child poverty, following...14 December 2025Read More... -
More than £400m paid to farmers under sustainable food schemes
More than £400 million has already been paid to farmers under government-backed environmental farming schemes, with three quarters of eligible claimants...13 December 2025Read More... -
City of London Corporation approves £211m programme to modernise 2,900 homes across the capital
Nearly 3,000 homes across London are set to benefit from a £211 million investment after the City of London Corporation approved a major programme...13 December 2025Read More... -
Response to planned withdrawal of Zipcar from the UK
London Councils has expressed concern following Zipcar’s announcement that it intends to withdraw from the UK market.13 December 2025Read More... -
UK launches unified Military Intelligence Services as hostile threats intensify
The UK has unveiled a sweeping overhaul of its defence intelligence apparatus, launching the new ‘Military Intelligence Services (MIS)’ in a bid...12 December 2025Read More... -
Christmas markets and New Year’s Eve fireworks you can reach for £3 or less
Families looking for a festive day out this winter are being urged to leave the car at home and hop on the bus, as the government’s £3 fare cap...12 December 2025Read More... -
London leaders call for urgent support as homelessness reaches ‘unsustainable’ levels
Responding to the government’s new national strategy on homelessness, Cllr Grace Williams, London Councils’ Executive Member for Housing &...11 December 2025Read More... -
Camden Council to invest £2.4m in parks and green spaces in 2026
Camden Council has announced plans to invest up to £2.4 million in the borough’s parks and green spaces next year, with additional funding scheduled...11 December 2025Read More... -
Government unveils faster, simpler trade remedies for British manufacturers
The government has issued its first strategic steer to the Trade Remedies Authority (TRA), setting out plans to make the UK’s trade defence regime...11 December 2025Read More...
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Louvre shuts as staff strike over working conditions
The Louvre Museum closed its doors on Monday, turning away thousands of visitors after staff launched a rolling strike to protest deteriorating working...15 December 2025Read More...
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Hanukkah security tightened worldwide after Bondi Beach attack
Security was heightened in major cities across Europe and the United States on Sunday as Jewish communities marked the start of Hanukkah, following...14 December 2025Read More... -
Belarus frees Nobel laureate Ales Bialiatski, opposition leaders as US eases sanctions
Belarus has released 123 political prisoners, including Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ales Bialiatski and prominent opposition figures, in a deal that...13 December 2025Read More... -
Aberdeen expands U.S. footprint with $2 billion closed-end fund acquisition
British asset manager Aberdeen said on Friday it will acquire the management of nine U.S.-based closed-end funds with total assets of £1.5 billion...13 December 2025Read More... -
UK training helps Pakistan strengthen border defences against human trafficking
Combatting human trafficking and people smuggling was at the centre of UK Development Minister Baroness Jenny Chapman’s three-day visit to Pakistan...12 December 2025Read More... -
Final Epstein files set to be unsealed as judge reverses secrecy order
In a dramatic turn in one of the most scrutinized criminal cases of the past decade, a Manhattan federal judge has approved the Justice Department’s...10 December 2025Read More... -
Work begins on new British High Commission compound in Nicosia
Construction has officially begun on a new British High Commission compound in Nicosia, the mission confirmed on Wednesday. The development marks a...10 December 2025Read More... -
88% of UK and US firms fear state-sponsored cyber attacks as national threat levels rise, IO warns
A surge in nation-state cyber activity is driving deep anxiety across boardrooms in the UK and US, with 88% of cybersecurity leaders now concerned...09 December 2025Read More... -
UK and Ukraine announce winners of second InnovateUkraine funding round
The UK and Ukraine have unveiled the 14 projects selected for the second round of the InnovateUkraine programme, backed by a £17 million investment...09 December 2025Read More... -
Bucharest chooses centrist leadership in split vote, rejects far-right challenger
Voters in Romania’s capital elected centrist politician Ciprian Ciucu as mayor on Sunday, dealing a setback to the country’s growing far-right...08 December 2025Read More... -
Zelensky to meet European leaders in London amid US pressure on peace talks
President Volodymyr Zelensky will hold talks with key European leaders in London on Monday as Ukraine’s allies weigh their response to growing US...08 December 2025Read More... -
Massive Russian strike hits central Ukrainian city after US peace talks
A major Ukrainian industrial city was hit by a “massive” Russian strike overnight, just hours after President Volodymyr Zelensky described discussions...07 December 2025Read More... -
Netflix to buy Warner Bros film and streaming businesses in $72bn deal
Netflix has agreed to acquire the film and streaming operations of Warner Bros Discovery for $72bn (£54bn), in one of the biggest deals in Hollywood...05 December 2025Read More... -
Two teens detained in Paris over alleged plot to attack Jewish worship site
French authorities have taken two 16-year-old boys into custody in Paris on suspicion of planning an antisemitic attack targeting a Jewish place...05 December 2025Read More... -
France and Germany caution Ukraine over possible U.S. ‘betrayal’ in peace talks, Spiegel reports
French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz privately warned Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that the United States...04 December 2025Read More...
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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...
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‘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... -
Britain’s BBC boss Tim Davie poised to resign, Bloomberg reporter says
Tim Davie, the director-general of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), is preparing to announce his resignation, according to a report posted...10 November 2025Read More...
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Thousands of Vodafone customers left without internet after major outage
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