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The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, said: “Today we come together to mark the anniversary of the appalling terror attack on our city that took place on this day in 2005.

: Published: 09 July 2023

Andrew Mitchell, Minister for Development and Africa delivers a closing speech at the 2023 Caucus of African Governors of the World Bank and IMF.

: Published: 09 July 2023

Deputy Ambassador Deirdre Brown calls for Russia to end human rights violations and investigate the attack on Elena Milashina and Alexander Nemov on 4 July in Chechnya.

: Published: 07 July 2023

UK and others mark International Day in Support of Victims of Torture.

: Published: 06 July 2023

In a testimony given at the Covid Inquiry, Professor Mark Woolhouse, a top scientist and member of the Scientific Pandemic Infections group on Modelling (SPI-M), warned that the next

: Published: 05 July 2023

This statement was delivered in advance of a vote on the 2023 - 2024 ILO budget. Delivered by Deputy Head of UK Mission to the UN & WTO in Geneva, Hema Kotecha.

: Published: 27 June 2023

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly gave an oral statement to the House of Commons on the situation in Russia.

: Published: 26 June 2023

Ambassador Neil Holland says that the recent Ukraine Recovery Conference in London shows that Ukraine will emerge stronger and more prosperous with international support.

: Published: 22 June 2023

Minister for Skills, Apprenticeships and Higher Education Robert Halfon delivered a speech to the Sixth Form Colleges Association.

: Published: 21 June 2023

Enhanced Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on human rights situation in Afghanistan. Delivered by UK's Ambassador to the WTO & UN, Simon Manley.

: Published: 20 June 2023

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Sport

Manchester United turns Old Trafford turf into a piece of club history for fans

Manchester United are giving supporters an unusual opportunity to take home a small piece of the club’s iconic stadium, with preserved sections of the Old Trafford pitch being sold as

Former police chief among officers investigated over Maccabi Tel Aviv fans ban

A former senior British police chief and three other officers are facing misconduct investigations over the decision to prevent supporters of Israeli football club Maccabi Tel Aviv

Nick Kyrgios suspended after cocaine test as Australian tennis star admits ‘huge mistake’

Nick Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended from professional tennis after testing positive for cocaine, bringing fresh turmoil to the career of one of the sport’s most unpredictable and

Fraud arrest follows security disruption at Birmingham European Athletics Championships

A man in his 30s has been arrested on suspicion of fraud following a security operation that caused significant disruption at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham on

Asher-Smith matches European medal record as Hunt completes golden treble

Dina Asher-Smith has joined an elite chapter of European athletics history after helping Great Britain to gold in the women’s 4x100 metres relay in Birmingham, taking her European

OG Anunoby brings NBA champion’s backing to Mayor’s £2m plan to transform London basketball courts

London-born NBA champion OG Anunoby has thrown his support behind the Mayor of London’s drive to expand basketball across the capital, announcing a personal investment in the

London launches bid to bring 2029 World Athletics Championships back to the capital

London has formally entered the race to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, putting forward a bid that organisers say could deliver more than £400 million in economic and

Serbia and Sweden withdraw support for Infantino's FIFA re-election

Serbia and Sweden have withdrawn their support for Gianni Infantino's bid for another term as FIFA president, following Wales in breaking ranks with the world football governing

Wales withdraws support for Infantino’s FIFA re-election bid

The Football Association of Wales (FAW) has withdrawn its support for Gianni Infantino’s bid to remain FIFA president, citing concerns over governance and leadership.

Netherlands win FIFA Fair Play Award after disciplined World Cup campaign

The Netherlands have been named the winners of FIFA's Fair Play Award following the 2026 World Cup, after finishing the tournament with the best disciplinary record.

Education

London schools see sharp fall in exclusions as Inclusion Charter strengthens safety and belonging
New evidence suggests that efforts to improve inclusion and prevent violence are contributing to safer and more supportive school environments across London, with suspension and
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£22.5m programme to expand enrichment opportunities for children in more than 400 schools
Hundreds of thousands of young people in disadvantaged communities across England are set to gain greater access to sport, music, arts, debating, volunteering and outdoor activities
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Jewish studies in Europe at a crossroads: an interview with Oleg Kozerod
Interview with Oleh Kozerod, Researcher at the Kuras Institute of Political and Ethnic Studies of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine
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England’s education overhaul puts local leaders at the centre of jobs and skills reform
Government brings mayors, employers, schools and colleges together to reshape technical education and connect young people with regional job opportunities
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London’s school run transformed as car journeys fall and active travel soars
A decade of policies introduced under Mayor Sadiq Khan has significantly changed how children travel to school, with new Transport for London figures showing a sharp fall in school
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UK families to save thousands as free school meals and breakfast clubs expand
Millions of children will gain access to free school meals this term as the government rolls out a wider package aimed at cutting the cost of sending children to school.
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Malaysia’s new Chevening cohort set to strengthen UK–Malaysia ties
Twenty Malaysian professionals and emerging leaders are preparing to begin postgraduate studies in the United Kingdom after securing places on the prestigious Chevening scholarship
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GCSE results deliver strongest-ever rise in top maths grades
More than 6,000 additional pupils secure grade 7 or above in maths as overall GCSE performance edges higher
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Climate change and ageing: why health systems face a new global risk
Climate change is emerging as a major challenge for ageing societies, with extreme weather, pressure on healthcare systems and economic disruption increasingly interacting to shape
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Children to get free bus travel across England during August
Children aged five to 15 will be able to travel for free on most local buses in England throughout August, under a government scheme aimed at helping families reduce the cost of summer
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London

World News

Miliband warns Iran: Britain will not tolerate hostile activity on UK soil
Foreign Secretary raises attacks targeting British Jewish communities, the detention of a British couple and the wider Middle East conflict during talks with Iran’s foreign minister at the UN.
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Poland investigates suspected sabotage after fire at Starlink facility
Polish authorities are investigating a fire at a Starlink ground facility in central Poland after Deputy Prime Minister and Digital Affairs Minister Krzysztof Gawkowski said the
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UK and Cambodia deepen cooperation to dismantle Southeast Asian online scam networks
The United Kingdom and Cambodia have agreed to strengthen cooperation against international fraud gangs operating online scam centres, in a move aimed at protecting UK citizens and
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Rubio and Lavrov set for New York talks as Ukraine war diplomacy continues
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is due to meet Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in New York on Wednesday, as Washington and Moscow continue diplomatic contacts over the war
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Burnham tells Trump Britain will defend Falkland Islanders’ right to remain British
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has reaffirmed the UK’s position on the Falkland Islands in talks with US President Donald Trump, saying Britain would remain firm in defending the territory and
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Culture

UK museums given three months to keep rare Renaissance bronze in Britain
British museums and galleries have been given a limited window to secure a rare Renaissance sculpture valued at more than £4.6 million, after the Government temporarily halted its
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Oasis set to return in 2027 with massive 38-date global tour
Oasis are extending their long-awaited comeback with an ambitious 38-date tour scheduled for 2027, taking the iconic Britpop group across the UK, Ireland, continental Europe and the
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UK moves to keep Stanley Spencer’s landmark resurrection painting
The British government has stepped in to prevent a major early work by Stanley Spencer from leaving the country, giving museums and galleries a limited window to secure the painting
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London’s record summer of live music delivers £3.4bn boost
London has enjoyed a record-breaking summer of live music, with millions of fans attending concerts across the capital as some of the world’s biggest artists took to its stadiums, arenas
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Government blocks export of rare Anglo-Saxon artefact in bid to keep national treasure in UK
The UK government has imposed a temporary export ban on an exceptionally rare Anglo-Saxon metal mount, giving museums and galleries time to raise funds to keep the historic
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Jan van Eyck’s portraits to unite in landmark National Gallery exhibition
An unprecedented gathering of works by one of the Northern Renaissance’s greatest masters will bring Jan van Eyck’s portraiture into focus at the National Gallery this winter, with all 10 of
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Europol sounds alarm over more violent museum heists across Europe
Museum robberies are taking a more dangerous turn across Europe, with organised criminal groups increasingly using heavy tools, explosives and other forms of force to steal valuable
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London marks UNESCO day with call for action, memory and justice on the legacy of the transatlantic slave trade
City Hall brings together community leaders, artists, young Londoners and historians to honour those affected by the transatlantic slave trade and celebrate the strength of African and
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Honiara welcomes a global showcase of wildlife photography
Some of the world’s most striking wildlife photographs have arrived in the Solomon Islands, as the British High Commission and the Solomon Islands National Art Gallery open an
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Britain’s festival season stages a cautious comeback as fans pay for more
Britain’s battered music festival industry is showing tentative signs of recovery, with several major events selling out faster than expected as organisers reshape their offer around
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British Week in Paraguay marks a decade with nine days of culture, food and music
Asunción is preparing for the 10th edition of British Week, a nine-day programme showcasing British culture and connections across Paraguay.
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Stefan Zweig’s London refuge marked with blue plaque 90 years after Austrian writer fled Hitler
A London address that once offered refuge to one of Austria’s most celebrated writers has been formally marked in honour of Stefan Zweig, the Jewish novelist and essayist who fled the
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Bloomsbury keeps profit outlook unchanged as AI partnerships boost early-year trading
Bloomsbury Publishing has maintained its full-year financial outlook after reporting a solid start to the new fiscal year, supported by continued income from artificial intelligence licensing
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