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England face tough task to end 55-year rugby league ‘ashes’ drought

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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

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.

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

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.

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.

Ederson leaves Man City to join Fenerbahce

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Roger Federer officially joins the billionaire club, says Forbes

Swiss tennis icon Roger Federer has officially reached billionaire status, according to Forbes.

Premier League boss warns: racist abuse will lead to bans and possible prosecution

Premier League chief executive Richard Masters has made it clear: racist abuse will not be tolerated in football. Offenders risk being banned from stadiums—and could even

London City Lionesses bring in Spanish defender Jana Fernández

London City Lionesses have confirmed the signing of Spanish defender Jana Fernández from Barcelona.

Education

Queen Camilla highlights urgency of antisemitism education in message to Anne Frank Trust event
The Anne Frank Trust UK has joined forces with The Fed’s My Voice Project to amplify the stories of Holocaust survivors, launching their new partnership at a special showcase event
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British brands team up to deliver free breakfast clubs for Primary School children
Thousands of primary school children across the UK are set to benefit from free, healthy breakfasts as the government launches a major partnership with some of Britain’s biggest
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Universities must deliver better results to justify full fees, government says
The government has unveiled major plans to overhaul post-16 education, aiming to make university more accessible for disadvantaged students, raise
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Oxford tops global university rankings for 10th consecutive year
The University of Oxford has once again claimed the top spot in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026, marking its 10th straight year as the world’s leading university.
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Oxford University unveils landmark Schwarzman Center for the Humanities
Oxford University has officially opened the new Schwarzman Center for the Humanities — the largest building project in the university’s history.
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Schools boost cyber training but struggle to bounce back after attacks
It looks like schools and colleges across England are getting better at training staff to handle cyber threats — but they’re still struggling to bounce back quickly when attacks happen.
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Half a million more children to get free breakfast at school next year
Starting April 2026, around 2,000 more schools will begin offering free breakfast clubs—helping half a million extra children start their day with a healthy meal.
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Government backs letters campaign to help disadvantaged students aim for university
Nearly 10,000 teenagers from some of the most disadvantaged parts of the country are set to receive personal letters from students at King’s College London
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Oxford University gives students access to AI tool ChatGPT
Oxford University has become the first UK institution of its kind to give all students and staff access to a special education-focused version of ChatGPT.
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Oxbridge knocked out of UK’s top three universities for the first time – with LSE leading the way
For the first time in more than 30 years, Oxford and Cambridge have both fallen out of the top three in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide.
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World News

Trump press secretary labels BBC ‘100% fake news’ after Panorama editing row
Donald Trump’s press secretary has launched a fierce attack on the BBC, calling it “100% fake news” amid renewed accusations of bias at the broadcaster.
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US, UK lift sanctions on Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa following UN decision
The United States and United Kingdom have lifted long-standing sanctions on Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, just one day after the United Nations Security Council voted to remove its own
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Trump says Kazakhstan to join Abraham Accords
In a move aimed at reinvigorating the U.S.-brokered normalisation drive in the Middle East, President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that Kazakhstan will join the Abraham Accords,
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Tesla shareholders approve Musk’s nearly $1tn pay package
Tesla shareholders have approved Elon Musk’s unprecedented pay deal—potentially worth close to $1tn—with roughly 75% voting in favor at the company’s annual meeting in Austin, Texas.
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Deep inside a Norwegian mountain, Britain is quietly preparing for the next phase of Russian aggression
In Bodø, high above the Arctic Circle, U.K. military planners joined Nordic and Baltic counterparts for a tabletop exercise simulating a surge in Russian hybrid activity — from undersea cable
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Culture

London holds steady at 604 ‘at risk’ heritage sites, Historic England says
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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 of
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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.
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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 supporting
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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.
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Oscar Wilde’s grandson to receive reissued British Library pass — 130 years after it was revoked
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David Attenborough becomes oldest-ever daytime Emmy winner
Legendary broadcaster Sir David Attenborough has made history once again — this time as the oldest winner of a Daytime Emmy Award.
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National Children’s Choir of Great Britain opens London auditions across four dates
Children aged 9-19 who love singing may audition to join the choirs from Easter 2026
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Cheers to change: cutting red tape could bring more food, music and fun to your local
The Government is kicking off a fast-track review to scrap outdated licensing rules that have been holding back pubs, bars, and community events — and they want to hear directly from the
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£20 million boost to keep local museums open and thriving
Millions of people across England will continue to enjoy their local museums thanks to a new £20 million government investment.
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Robbie Williams’ Istanbul concert canceled over safety concerns
British pop star Robbie Williams announced that his upcoming concert in Istanbul has been canceled after local authorities decided to call off the show due to safety concerns.
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Stubbs: Portrait of a Horse
12 March – 31 May 2026, Room 1/Free admission
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Aloha London: British Museum honors the Hawaiian Kingdom’s journey across cceans
Two hundred years after Hawaiian royalty first set foot in London, their story will be brought to life in a new British Museum exhibition titled “Hawai‘i: A Kingdom Crossing Oceans”.
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British Queen celebrates

Gillian Keegan celebrates the role of international education and promotes the benefits of embracing Artificial Intelligence in education

: Published: 08 May 2023

Norwegian Ambassador to the OSCE Anne-Kirsti Karlsen gives a statement on safety of journalists on behalf of 16 participating States.

: Published: 04 May 2023

Acting Ambassador Deirdre Brown welcomes the OSCE Moscow Mechanism Report and calls for an immediate end to deportation of Ukrainian children.

: Published: 04 May 2023

Statement by Ambassador Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on the situation in Afghanistan

: Published: 29 April 2023

Justin Addison (UK delegation to the OSCE) highlights the effect of biodiversity loss on peace and prosperity, exacerbated by Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine.

: Published: 19 April 2023

Thank you, Madam Chair. Firstly, I would like to thank Ms Herasymchuck for her statement. Madam Chair, since we last met in this Council, millions across the OSCE region have welcomed the

: Published: 12 April 2023

The Prime Minister will welcome President Biden to Belfast this week as the people of Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK prepare to commemorate the 25th