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Home Secretary praises ‘true’ football fans and urges respect at games
Home Secretary praises ‘true’ football fans and urges respect at games
The Home Secretary Priti Patel has visited Brentford’s Gtech Community Stadium to see the valuable work that football clubs, the police and sport bodies are doing to
Read More... 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.
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Schools need more specialist help for primary age children with additional needs
New Ofsted research, published today, finds a lack of access to specialist help means more primary school children with additional needs are being referred to alternative provision (AP).Read More... -
Charity Commission launches inquiry into religious charity over serious regulatory concerns
Statutory inquiry opened into The Saint George Educational Trust (1043158) due to concerns including about potential political activity.Read More... -
nurtureuk and Tender to deliver new inclusive education programme
nurtureuk and Tender are delighted to announce their roles in a transformational new programme aimed at tackling school exclusions in London.Read More... -
Bumper £24 million to boost children’s literacy
Primary school pupils to benefit from phonics and literacy teaching thanks to new government funding.Read More... -
New campaign launches to showcase links with Ukrainian universities
The #TwinForHope campaign has been launched by Universities UK in order to highlight how partnerships between UK and Ukrainian universities are making...Read More... -
Mayor calls for universal free school meals for all schoolchildren
An extra 270,000 children in London could receive free school meals[1], saving families struggling with the cost of living up to £440 a year per child[2], if provision wasRead More... -
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...
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Culture
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Pubs, clubs and shops across the UK saved for local communities by £6.7 million rescue package
More than 30 pubs, clubs, theatres and other venues at risk of closure have been saved and placed in the hands of local people thanks to £6.67 million of government levelling up funding.Read More... -
Mayor pledges £1.2m to support the capital’s creative industries
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today pledged £1.2m funding to enable workspaces in London’s nine Creative Enterprise Zones to become greener and more sustainable, as smallRead More... -
UK calls for the end of cluster munitions use around the world
Daniel Craig and FCDO Minister Graham Stuart MP lead the call at an international conference chaired by the UK.Read More... -
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...
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UK News
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New £14million investment proposed by Mayor to accelerate cultural reform of the Met Police
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today set out proposals for £14.2million of new funding to raise standards, improve performance and rebuild...26 January 2023Read More...
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£30 million government funding for innovative projects to decarbonise UK highways
Funding for 7 local highways authorities to develop and use new technologies to reduce emissions, improve regional connectivity and move to net-zero...25 January 2023Read More...
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New funding to support child victims of abuse
Over £17 million has been awarded to programmes across England and Wales to support children affected by domestic abuse.04 January 2023Read More... -
Millions of low-income households to get new Cost of Living Payments from Spring 2023
Millions of the lowest-income households across the UK will get up to £1,350 from the Government in 2023/4 to help with the cost of living.03 January 2023Read More... -
£32.9 million to create a national network of walking and cycling experts
Funding will help councils to develop better designed walking and cycling schemes.02 January 2023Read More... -
London welcomes 2023 with unique fireworks and drone spectacular
London has sent a message of love and unity to the world as its globally-renowned New Year’s Eve fireworks celebrations returned to the banks of...01 January 2023Read More... -
Mayor warns challenging economic headwinds could slow London’s affordable homebuilding progress
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan is warning that it is more challenging than ever to continue the record breaking levels of new affordable housing construction...30 December 2022Read More... -
Historic £1.4 billion devolution deal for North East
The Levelling Up Secretary has announced a landmark devolution deal for the North East that will see a new elected mayor given fresh money and powers...29 December 2022Read More... -
Government proposes second staircases to make buildings safer
New rules are being proposed to mandate second staircases in new residential buildings over 30m.27 December 2022Read More... -
Record year for Armed Forces Covenant
The Armed Forces Covenant and Veterans Annual Report, published by the Government today and covering the period 2021-2022, details the key improvements...26 December 2022Read More... -
Star Pubs & Bars is cooperating with the Pubs Code Adjudicator after it reports breaches of the Pubs Code in relation to information given to tied tenants about premises insurance
The Pubs Code Adjudicator (PCA) is assessing information after Star reported it was unable to fully comply with regulation 46 of the Pubs Code.21 December 2022Read More... -
Up to £600 winter help paid to over 11.5 million pensioners
11.6 million Winter Fuel Payments and Pensioner Cost of Living Payments – support worth a total of £4.6 billion – have already been made to pensioners...20 December 2022Read More...
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Mayor announces new measures to help migrant and refugee Londoners access support
To mark International Migrants Day (Sunday 18 December), the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has announced new measures to help support migrant, refugee...19 December 2022Read More... -
Mayor calls for emergency Government investment as 343,000 London families living in social housing below minimum standards
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today issued a stark warning about the consequences of the Government failing to provide emergency investment...12 December 2022Read More... -
Mayor joins outreach workers supporting rough sleepers in central London as temperatures fall below freezing
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, joined outreach workers in central London early this morning, helping rough sleepers off the streets and into emergency...09 December 2022Read More...
World News
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European Green Deal: €4.11 billion from the Modernisation Fund to accelerate the clean energy transition
In its second year of operation, the Modernisation Fund has disbursed a total of €4.11 billion in support of 61 projects in eight beneficiary countries....28 December 2022Read More... -
Agreement reached between Italy and UK on exchange of driving licences without a test
An agreement between Italy and the UK to allow the exchange of driving licences without the need to take a test has been signed today. Edward Llewellyn,...23 December 2022Read More... -
Transport Secretary extends scheme helping Ukrainian evacuees reach safety in the UK
The onward travel scheme for Ukrainian refugees will be extended for 6 months.18 December 2022Read More... -
World’s first net zero transatlantic flight to fly from London in 2023
The first ever net zero transatlantic flight will take off from the UK next year, with Virgin...16 December 2022Read More... -
UK Science and Technology Minister launches new global international science partnership funding in Tokyo with initial £119m of funding
Minister Freeman announces new global research fund to deepen collaboration between the UK and international R&D powers like Japan.14 December 2022Read More... -
UK and US announce new energy partnership
The UK and US will work together to increase energy security and drive down prices, as part of a new energy partnership.07 December 2022Read More... -
Lord Ian Botham visits Australia to boost trade
During the UK Trade Envoy's week-long programme in Australia, he will focus on opportunities from Free Trade agreement, green industrial revolution...06 December 2022Read More... -
UK and allies announce price cap of $60 on Russian Oil
The UK, in partnership with the G7 countries, Australia and the European Union, have today agreed to set the price cap on Russian crude oil traded...03 December 2022Read More... -
UK and Ukraine agree ground-breaking digital trade deal
The UK and Ukraine agree a new Digital Trade Agreement (DTA) to provide much-needed support for the Ukrainian economy following Russia’s illegal...30 November 2022Read More... -
Kyiv Investment Forum 2022 opens in Brussels
Kyiv Investment Forum took place on November 28 in the capital of Belgium. Kyiv Mayor of Kyiv Vitaliy Klychko, his brother Volodymyr Klychko, Brussels...28 November 2022Read More... -
UK Minister travels to Australia for talks on the Indo-Pacific
Minister Anne-Marie Trevelyan will make her first visit in her new role to continue close UK-Australia cooperation and promote regional security and...26 November 2022Read More... -
British High Commission Dhaka turns to renewable energy through solar panels
In partnership with SOLshare, a climate tech company, the High Commission has installed a 15.93 kilowatt per hour grid-tied rooftop solar project for...20 November 2022Read More... -
Prime Minister to call for shared focus at British-Irish Council summit
The Prime Minister will today attend the opening of the British-Irish Council summit, the first Prime Minister to do so since 2007.10 November 2022Read More... -
Prime Minister announces crucial winter kit delivery for Ukrainian Forces as he meets NATO Chief
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will host the NATO Secretary General in Downing Street today (Wednesday) to discuss the future of security and deterrence...09 November 2022Read More...
Media
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Mayor announces funding for up to 800 new homes for rough sleepers
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan has today announced funding for up to 800 new homes for rough sleepers with complex needs and young people who are...24 January 2023Read More...
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More than 650 people sleeping rough helped by SWEP activation
More than 650 homeless Londoners have been helped off the streets and into emergency accommodation during the recent spell of freezing weather, following...24 December 2022Read More... -
Lift off for projects fuelling jet liners with bin liners
The government has awarded £165 million to 5 companies turning waste into jet fuel.22 December 2022Read More... -
UK to accelerate research on 5G and 6G technology as part of £110 million telecoms R and D package
Research and development on next-generation 5G and 6G wireless technology and telecoms security is to be ramped up as part of a £110 million government...13 December 2022Read More... -
Record funding uplift for UK battery research and development
The UK’s world-leading manufacturing industries will be boosted thanks to £211 million in new government funding for battery research and innovation,...21 October 2022Read More... -
Red tape cut for thousands of growing businesses
Thousands of UK businesses will be released from reporting requirements and other regulations in the future03 October 2022Read More... -
Mayor appoints industry experts to ensure London markets flourish
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today announced an updated group of experts that will help support markets across London to flourish as places...01 October 2022Read More...