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Minister for Sport speech at International Working Group on Women and Sport handover
Minister for Sport speech at International Working Group on Women and Sport handover
Thank you to New Zealand for your generous hospitality.
Read More... Mayor of London statement on Lionesses' historic Euro 2022 final win
Mayor of London statement on Lionesses' historic Euro 2022 final win
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, said: “Congratulations Lionesses! I couldn’t be more proud of the team today – they’ve displayed extraordinary talent and
Read More... Trafalgar Square to screen England’s Women’s EURO 2022 semi-final
Trafalgar Square to screen England’s Women’s EURO 2022 semi-final
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan and the organising team behind UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 are thrilled to announce that Trafalgar Square will host a screening of England’s semi-final match
Read More... Government sets out action to stop online racist abuse in football
Government sets out action to stop online racist abuse in football
The Prime Minister has set out action to tackle online racist abuse in football following the abhorrent social media attacks on black England players after the Euro 2020 final.
Read More... Prime Minister announces £50 million investment in grassroots football pitches
Prime Minister announces £50 million investment in grassroots football pitches
The Prime Minister has announced an additional £50 million in grassroots football pitches, to boost the wave of national interest in EURO 2020 and Women’s EURO 2022, and inspire the stars
Read More... Mayor announces public ballot for places at UEFA Euro 2020 Fan Zone
Mayor announces public ballot for places at UEFA Euro 2020 Fan Zone
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan has confirmed that the UEFA Euro 2020 Trafalgar Square Fan Zone will continue to host London key workers and community groups for the rest of England’s
Read More... EURO 2020 Fan Zone to host key workers for England’s group games
EURO 2020 Fan Zone to host key workers for England’s group games
Key workers from across London, including NHS and London Ambulance Service staff, police officers and transport workers will be offered access to watch England’s three group matches of the
Read More... West Ham sign Czech defender Coufal
West Ham sign Czech defender Coufal
West Ham have signed Czech Republic defender Vladimir Coufal from Slavia Prague for a fee reported to be around £5 million ($6.5 million).
Read More... Liverpool stars back Williams after social media abuse
Liverpool stars back Williams after social media abuse
Liverpool stars including Virgil van Dijk have backed Neco Williams after the young defender received social media abuse.
Read More... Boris Becker pleads not guilty to charges over bankruptcy
Boris Becker pleads not guilty to charges over bankruptcy
German tennis great Boris Becker pleaded not guilty at a British court on Thursday to a series of criminal charges relating to his bankruptcy as he was told he could face seven years in jail.
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One of London’s first Black headteachers is celebrated with artwork
A new public artwork to commemorate one of London’s first Black headteachers, Dr Beryl Gilroy, has been unveiled by the Deputy Mayor for Communities and Social Justice, Dr DebbieRead More... -
Low-cost battery-like device absorbs CO2 emissions while it charges
The supercapacitor device, which is similar to a rechargeable battery, is the size of a two-pence coin, and is made in part from sustainable materials including coconut shells and seawater.Read More... -
University leaders support much-needed flexible learning revolution
University leaders are backing reforms in England that would allow people to upskill and retrain through flexible higher education courses.Read More... -
Winners of the Fourth Plinth School Awards 2022 announced
Artist Samson Kambalu and Justine Simons OBE, Deputy Mayor for Culture and the Creative Industries, today announced the winners of the Fourth Plinth SchoolsRead More... -
New VRU programme to deliver therapeutic support for young people
A new programme centred on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is being delivered to 2,500 children and young people at greatest risk of violence in every London borough.Read More... -
High protein diets decrease testosterone by 37%
A new study conducted at the University of Worcester and published in the academic journal: Nutrition and Health, has found high protein diets decrease men’s testosterone by 37%.Read More... -
Mayor invests £11.5m to help young Londoners into high-quality careers
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, is today launching four Careers Hubs across the capital to give young Londoners a head start in finding great jobs and planning theirRead More... -
Report shows impact of young people exposed to explicit content online
New research into the impact of COVID-19 on online harms revealed that more than two thirds of young people interviewed had seen content online that was either violent or explicit duringRead More... -
National Primary Offer Day 2021 - 98% get a preferred school place
98 per cent of children due to start primary school in London this September have been offered a place at one of their preferred schools, according to figures published on National PrimaryRead More... -
New study finds that School Streets reduced nitrogen dioxide by up to 23 per cent during morning drop off
Closing the roads around schools to traffic at pick-up and drop-off times has reduced polluting nitrogen dioxide levels by up to 23 per cent and is strongly supported by parents, new researchRead More...
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Culture
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British High Commission hosts Sheku Kanneh-Mason and the Kanneh-Mason family
Britain’s most exciting classical music performers, Sheku Kanneh-Mason and the Kanneh-Mason family will be joining British High Commissioner H.E. Vicki Treadell for aRead More... -
LGBTQI+ community organisations invited to apply to run London’s Pride
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today announced that LGBTQI+ community-led organisations can now apply to deliver London’s world-famous Pride celebrationsRead More... -
70 facts to mark The Queen's Platinum Jubilee
1. On 9th September 2015, The Queen became the longest reigning Monarch in British history, surpassing the reign of her great-great-grandmother Queen Victoria. In a speech given...Read More... -
Eid in the Square celebrations return to Trafalgar Square
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has announced that Eid in the Square returns to the capital on Saturday 7 May.Read More... -
Mayor invites families and visitors to ‘Spring into London’
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today announced a free programme of fantastic outdoor art and performance events to encourage Londoners and visitors toRead More... -
Mayor and Assembly commemorate Holocaust Memorial
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, and Chair of the London Assembly, Andrew Boff AM, will today (Monday 24th January) join Jewish community leaders, Holocaust and genocide survivors atRead More... -
British Library and University of Westminster announce major research collaboration into black British music
Today the British Library and University of Westminster announce a new partnership to develop a landmark exhibition exploring the history of black British music.Read More... -
New exhibition exploring Beethoven’s creative imagination and determination opens at the British Library
3 December 2021 – 24 April 2022Read More...
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London’s sky to be lit up with Borealis spectacular this Winter
A free Northern Lights inspired spectacular in the heart of London has been announced today by the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan. It is part of a series of excitingRead More... -
Mayor's Diversity Commission to celebrate London’s Untold Stories
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan has today announced details of a £1million fund to help champion diversity in the capital’s public spaces and ensure London’s landmarks and monumentsRead More... -
Mayor announces return of Diwali celebrations in Trafalgar Square
Trafalgar Square will once again be transformed into a beacon of light and colour to celebrate Diwali on Saturday 23 October, the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan announced today.Read More... -
Stirling among places longlisted for UK City of Culture 2025
Stirling has been named among eight areas longlisted for UK City of Culture 2025, unveiled today by Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries.Read More... -
Mayor and film industry urge Londoners 'Back to the Big Screen’
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today joined with Richard Curtis, Simon Pegg, Mark Hamill, the team behind Rocks and leaders of the film industry to encourage Londoners and visitorsRead More...
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Mayor urges Government to tackle the cost of living crisis
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today urged the Government to focus on tackling the spiralling cost of living and stop this becoming a national...15 August 2022Read More...
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Highlands and Islands play 'key role' in UK defence
Key defence sites in western Scotland were visited by UK Defence Procurement Minister, Jeremy Quin, to meet personnel and tour the facilities.14 August 2022Read More...
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Mayor announces latest recipients of £1m fund to address inequalities
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today announced the latest recipients of a funding programme for community-led organisations that are supporting...12 August 2022Read More... -
Mayor's Right to Buy-back sees 1,500 homes return to council ownership
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan has thanked boroughs for using his flagship Right to Buy-back scheme to bring more than 1,500 homes back into public...10 August 2022Read More... -
Vital A38 upgrades to support thousands of new homes and jobs in Worcestershire
People in Worcestershire are set to benefit from more than £43 million of government funding for A38 upgrades to tackle congestion, improve local...08 August 2022Read More... -
Mayor announces £4m funding for a greener, more climate-resilient city
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today awarded £4m as part of his Green and Healthy Streets Fund to deliver vital greening projects on the capital’s...05 August 2022Read More... -
Renewable energy innovation boosted by £37 million government funding across the UK
Innovative biomass projects across the UK have today (Thursday 4 August) been awarded £37 million in funding, as the government drives forward its...04 August 2022Read More... -
England Coast Path takes a step forward in Hampshire2
The nearly 52 mile continuous walking route takes you from Calshot to Portsmouth via Gosport.03 August 2022Read More... -
World-leading UK safety tech sector sees strong sales and job growth
Safety tech sector’s revenue is up 21 per cent in the last year, topping £381 million02 August 2022Read More... -
Millions of Londoners to breathe cleaner air if ULEZ expanded
Five million people are expected to breathe cleaner air if ULEZ is expanded to outer London. The expansion would reduce the number of Londoners living...31 July 2022Read More... -
Mayor encourages Londoners to make the most of capital this summer
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today encouraged Londoners to enjoy the best of their city this summer by promoting free and cut-price events...29 July 2022Read More... -
Mayor launches mass-tree planting package to combat climate change
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today launched a massive £3.1m tree planting package to protect and future-proof London, in response to the catastrophic...28 July 2022Read More... -
Mayor unveils £5m funding package for young Londoners this summer
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today announced his Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) has invested £5 million to help support all 32 London Boroughs...27 July 2022Read More... -
Mayor calls for urgent action to tackle the court backlog
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today called on the Government to take urgent steps to support victims of rape and sexual offences as the crisis...26 July 2022Read More... -
Mayor celebrates 10th anniversary of London 2012 Olympics
Today the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan will mark the 10th anniversary of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park...24 July 2022Read More...
World News
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NZ and UK must maintain Pacific climate focus says UK Minister
Tackling climate change and biodiversity loss in the Pacific remains top priority says UK Minister,16 August 2022Read More...
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Capacity building for sustaining peace in Africa
Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the Security Council open debate on peace and security in Africa09 August 2022Read More... -
UK and Morocco’s growing partnership
Minister of State for South and Central Asia, North Africa, UN and the Commonwealth, Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon visited Morocco from 25 to 27...01 August 2022Read More... -
EU takes steps to invest almost €1.2 billion to support 61 defence industrial cooperation projects
Today, the Commission announced plans to grant a total EU funding of almost €1.2 billion supporting 61 collaborative defence research and development...25 July 2022Read More... -
RAF fighter aircraft deploy to Finland and Sweden for joint training
The deployments, which took place over the last month at the request of the host nations, allowed the partner air forces to develop their joint tactics...12 July 2022Read More... -
EU – New Zealand Trade Agreement: Unlocking sustainable economic growth
The EU and New Zealand have today concluded negotiations for a Trade Agreement, which is set to open significant economic opportunities for companies...02 July 2022Read More... -
Oligarch Kenes Rakishev’s Links To Scandal-Plagued Israeli Mogul Revealed
A controversial Kazakh oligarch facing sanctions over his links to Russia is a close associate of one of Israel’s most scandal-prone businessmen,...02 July 2022Read More... -
Mayor reaffirms his support for Hongkongers arriving in London
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today reaffirmed his support for Hongkongers arriving in the capital on the second anniversary of the imposition...30 June 2022Read More... -
PM to tell NATO: Allies must dig deep to prepare for a more dangerous decade ahead
The PM will urge NATO allies to invest more to modernise defence and restore deterrence in Europe, warning that the decade ahead is likely to be more...29 June 2022Read More... -
Joint statement by UK MOD, US DOD, and German Defence Ministry
The United States, United Kingdom, and Germany are deeply committed to supporting Ukraine as it defends itself against Russia’s unprovoked invasion. ...16 June 2022Read More... -
Protecting EU transport in times of crisis: Commission adopts Contingency Plan for Transport
Today, the Commission adopted a Contingency Plan for Transport to strengthen the resilience of EU transport in times of crisis. The plan draws lessons...23 May 2022Read More... -
London and Los Angeles work together to tackle the climate emergency
Today, the Mayor of London and Chair of C40 Cities, Sadiq Khan, visits the Los...13 May 2022Read More... -
Mayor in Silicon Valley to boost London’s position as global tech hub
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan is leading a trade mission to Silicon Valley in the US as new research reveals leading US tech companies are setting...11 May 2022Read More... -
PM address at the Brave Ukraine fundraising event
Thank you very much, what an honour to speak after my friend Volodymyr Zelenskyy, truly one of the most incredible leaders of modern times.06 May 2022Read More... -
“This is Ukraine’s finest hour” – PM to address Ukrainian Parliament
The Prime Minister is expected to hail Ukraine’s resistance against tyranny as an exemplar for the world in a live address to the country’s Parliament,...03 May 2022Read More...
Media
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Joint Expeditionary Force deploys to the Baltics
The Standing Joint Force Headquarters (SJFHQ) is usually based in Northwood, London and is now operating across a further two temporary locations in...21 May 2022Read More... -
£18m Skills Bootcamps programme to support Londoners into good work
The Mayor of London has today announced £18m of funding to support Londoners into good jobs.19 May 2022Read More... -
The future of Defence Armed Forces recruiting reaches a new milestone
The Ministry of Defence has invited four bidders to compete in dialogue with the winning bidder set to deliver the tri-Service recruiting solution...12 April 2022Read More... -
First £22 million MINERVA satellite supports 100 UK jobs
The first in a network of new satellites to support military operations will be designed and built under a new three-year, £22 million contract with...05 April 2022Read More... -
92 per cent of vehicles comply with expanded ULEZ one month on
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today released a new report evaluating the first month’s impact of his expanded Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ)...10 December 2021Read More... -
Review of rape cases reveals victims discouraged from pursuing justice
London’s Independent Victims’ Commissioner, Claire Waxman, has today, Tuesday 7thDecember, revealed shocking new data that shows two thirds of...07 December 2021Read More...
