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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
Read More... Football clubs team up with government to help young people find work
Football clubs team up with government to help young people find work
Thousands of young people are set to get extra support into jobs and training, thanks to a new partnership between football clubs and the Government.
Read More... Martinelli rescues Arsenal with late equaliser against Man City
Martinelli rescues Arsenal with late equaliser against Man City
Gabriel Martinelli struck deep into stoppage time to salvage a 1-1 draw for Arsenal against Manchester City at the Emirates on Sunday, cancelling out Erling Haaland’s early opener in a tense
Read More... Haaland runs riot as City crush United 3-0 in derby
Haaland runs riot as City crush United 3-0 in derby
Manchester City made Old Trafford feel like their playground on Sunday, as Erling Haaland bagged a brace and Phil Foden added another in a ruthless 3-0 win over rivals Manchester United.
Read More... Daniel Levy steps down as Spurs chairman after nearly 25 years
Daniel Levy steps down as Spurs chairman after nearly 25 years
Tottenham Hotspur’s long-time chairman Daniel Levy has stepped down from his role, bringing an end to a tenure that stretched almost a quarter of a century.
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UEL rockets into UK’s top 40 in Guardian University Guide 2026
The University of East London has entered the top tier of UK higher education after soaring 23 places in the latest Guardian University Guide, securing a spot in the top 40 for the first time.Read More... -
Funding for University students falls to two-thirds of 2015 levels, analysis shows
University students in England are receiving only two-thirds of the funding provided a decade ago, as inflation and sustained government cuts continue to erode the resources available forRead More... -
Oxford University College defends plans for £1.4bn research district on green belt
Exeter College has issued a detailed defence of its proposed research and innovation district on the northern edge of Oxford, arguing the project will deliver major economic, educational andRead More... -
Arizona State University unveils ASU London, expanding its global footprint
Arizona State University is establishing a new UK-accredited institution, ASU London, designed to blend British undergraduate education with American graduate study while offering students aRead More... -
UK–Turkmenistan partnership pushes forward inclusive english teacher training
A growing education partnership between the UK and Turkmenistan is taking significant strides in modernising how future English teachers are trained, with a stronger emphasis on inclusiveRead More... -
Oxford University Press proposes 113 job cuts amid organisational overhaul
Oxford University Press (OUP) has launched a consultation on significant organisational changes that could result in more than 100 job losses, according to industry reports.Read More... -
UK unveils multi-million pound boost for cutting-edge life sciences projects
The government has announced more than £74 million in fresh backing for some of the UK’s most ambitious life sciences projects, ranging from robotic medicine manufacturing to turningRead More... -
Schools across England slash energy bills with Great British energy solar rollout
Schools across England are set to save millions of pounds on energy costs as Great British Energy accelerates its nationwide rollout of rooftop solar panels, the governmentRead More... -
Education Secretary sets new roadmap to boost school attendance
Every school in England will receive a tailored target to tackle absence and help children thrive, under new plans unveiled byRead More...
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Cambridge Dictionary reveals ‘Parasocial’ as Word of the Year 2025
Cambridge Dictionary has selected “parasocial” as its Word of the Year for 2025, highlighting the growing public fascination with one-sided relationshipsRead More... -
‘Banksy’s ‘Girl with Balloon’ was stolen from my gallery – London is not safe for art’
The head of a central London gallery says he has abandoned his Fitzrovia exhibition space after a £270,000 Banksy print was stolen in a brazen smash-and-grab raid.Read More... -
London Art Fair to return in January 2026 with expanded global line-up
The London Art Fair will return to the capital from 21–25 January 2026, marking its 38th edition with an expanded roster of Modern and Contemporary galleries from the UK and abroad.Read More... -
Gold pocket watch owned by Titanic couple could fetch £800,000 at auction
A gold pocket watch recovered from Isidor and Ida Straus — the elderly couple immortalised in the 1997 film Titanic — is expected to sell for at least £800,000 when it goes under the hammerRead More... -
Blenheim Palace unveils luxury new summer festival with Katy Perry, Teddy Swims and Pete Tong
Blenheim Palace is set to join the UK’s major festival circuit next year with the launch of the Blenheim Palace Festival 2026, a new music and arts celebration staged against the statelyRead More... -
Jewish Small Communities Network celebrated in Parliament
Representatives from more than 50 Jewish communities across the UK gathered at the House of Commons on Wednesday for a Parliamentary lunch hosted by MP Andrew Snowden, theRead More... -
UK war memorials to receive £2 million preservation boost ahead of Remembrance Sunday
War memorials across the UK are set to receive a major funding boost as the government commits £2 million to safeguard tributes to fallen servicemen and women for future generations.Read More... -
Prince William announces Earthshot Prize 2025 winners in Rio
Prince William took to the stage in Rio de Janeiro to reveal the latest winners of the Earthshot Prize — a global environmental award he launched in 2020. The ceremony, held at the Museum ofRead More... -
World’s first museum of youth culture to open in London next spring
London is preparing to host the world’s first museum dedicated entirely to the lives and experiences of young people, with the Museum of Youth Culture now slated to open in spring 2026.Read More... -
London launches Inclusive Talent Strategy to drive skills revolution and open up new job opportunities
London Councils and the Mayor of London have unveiled a new Inclusive Talent Strategy, backed by a £147.2 million investment aimed at transforming the capital’s skills system and supportingRead More... -
Prince William teams up with Matthew McConaughey, Kylie Minogue, and more for Earthshot Prize in Brazil
In just two weeks, Prince William will be heading to Rio de Janeiro for his fifth annual Earthshot Prize awards — and he’s bringing a star-studded lineup along for the ride.Read More...
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Man charged over £30,000 iPhone robbery at Lakeside Apple store
A 20-year-old man has been charged in connection with the theft of more than £30,000 worth of iPhones during a robbery at the Apple store in Lakeside...24 November 2025Read More...
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Growth and global stability to dominate UK-hosted G20 summit in 2027
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Tourist tax likely for London as Mayor welcomes new powers
London could soon join other major global cities in charging visitors an overnight tourist levy, under plans expected to be unveiled by the chancellor...23 November 2025Read More... -
Rail fares frozen for first time in 30 years in bid to ease cost of living
Millions of rail passengers will see their fares frozen for the first time in three decades, after the Chancellor and Transport Secretary announced...23 November 2025Read More... -
UK strikes £4bn maritime deal with Indonesia, securing 1,000 British jobs and strengthening Indo-Pacific ties
The UK has agreed a landmark £4 billion maritime partnership with Indonesia, a move set to safeguard 1,000 jobs across Rosyth, Bristol and Plymouth...22 November 2025Read More... -
London Councils urges crackdown on illegal e-bikes and unsafe batteries amid rising safety fears
London Councils is calling on the government to fast-track new regulations to curb the growing sale of unsafe e-bikes, uncertified lithium-ion batteries...21 November 2025Read More... -
UK poised to approve plans for giant Chinese embassy in London
The UK government is expected to approve China’s proposal to build a vast new embassy complex in central London, despite mounting political controversy...21 November 2025Read More... -
UK Fraud Office probes $28 million crypto collapse
The UK’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has launched an investigation into the collapse of a $28 million cryptocurrency venture, urging affected investors...21 November 2025Read More... -
£1bn investment plan unveiled to drive growth across Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester leaders have announced a £1bn development programme featuring 30 projects designed to stimulate economic growth across all 10 boroughs...20 November 2025Read More... -
25,000 shoppers affected as Morrisons sells delivery service, cutting 1,700 jobs
Morrisons has made 1,700 workers redundant across the UK following the sale of its newspaper home-delivery operation, a service it inherited after...20 November 2025Read More... -
Rapid rise in SEND cases puts Councils under intense strain
The soaring number of children and young people identified with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) is placing unprecedented pressure...20 November 2025Read More... -
Inflation slips to 3.6% as energy costs ease, but food prices continue to rise
UK inflation cooled to 3.6% in October, offering a modest boost to the government ahead of next week’s budget but leaving the Bank of England wary...20 November 2025Read More... -
UK says it’s prepared to use “military options” after Russian ship targets RAF pilots with lasers
Britain’s defence minister, John Healey, warned on Wednesday that the UK is ready to respond with “military options” if the Russian intelligence-gathering...20 November 2025Read More...
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Europe backs higher cap on size of Ukrainian army in Geneva talks
European negotiators have endorsed a proposal to cap the size of Ukraine’s armed forces at 800,000 troops, setting out a counter-offer during ongoing...23 November 2025Read More... -
UK launches global military esports games to boost cyber skills
Britain has unveiled a new international military esports competition designed to sharpen the digital combat skills needed for modern warfare, drawing...23 November 2025Read More... -
Macron says U.S. peace proposal needs revision, greater European input
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Saturday that a U.S.-drafted plan to end the war between Russia and Ukraine offers a constructive starting...22 November 2025Read More... -
Dutch military fires on drones spotted over Volkel Air Base
The Dutch armed forces opened fire on several drones detected above Volkel Air Base in the country’s east, the Ministry of Defense confirmed on Saturday....22 November 2025Read More... -
UK expands anti–visa fraud drive to Tamil Nadu amid push to curb illegal migration
The United Kingdom has widened its campaign against visa fraud in India, extending the initiative to Tamil Nadu as part of a broader effort to curb...22 November 2025Read More... -
UK expands anti–visa fraud drive across India as part of wider migration crackdown
The UK government is widening its campaign against visa fraud in India, launching a second phase in Tamil Nadu after what ministers describe as a successful...21 November 2025Read More... -
UK seeks stronger security partnerships as Foreign Secretary visits Germany
London and Berlin intensify joint efforts against illegal migration and criminal smuggling gangs.20 November 2025Read More... -
Caribbean nations tell UK: Help us 'clean up mess' you made
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) reparations commission used its first official visit to London to issue a direct and forceful appeal to the British...19 November 2025Read More... -
Danish voters turn on PM Frederiksen as housing costs soar
Denmark’s ruling Social Democrats face a historic backlash in Tuesday’s local elections, with polls suggesting the party could lose control of...18 November 2025Read More... -
Ukrainian arms maker fire point taps Mike Pompeo for new advisory board
Ukrainian defence manufacturer Fire Point has appointed former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to a newly created advisory board, a move the company...17 November 2025Read More... -
Ukraine secures Greek gas supplies ahead of winter, Zelenskiy says
Ukraine will begin importing natural gas from Greece to bolster its energy reserves for the coming winter, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced...16 November 2025Read More... -
Caribbean nations intensify reparations push ahead of high-level UK meetings
Caribbean leaders will arrive in Britain this week for what officials describe as a decisive round of talks on slavery reparations, marking one of...16 November 2025Read More... -
Bulgaria granted temporary UK sanctions reprieve for Lukoil refinery and petrol stations
Britain has temporarily eased sanctions to allow Bulgaria’s Burgas refinery and its network of petrol stations—both owned by Russia’s Lukoil—to...15 November 2025Read More... -
Presses Poland to choose Swedish submarines backed by Babcock, sources say
Britain is urging Poland to select Swedish defence group Saab SAABb.ST for a multi-billion-euro submarine contract that could also involve UK engineering...15 November 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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