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£30 million fund acknowledges Lionesses' trailblazing achievements
£30 million fund acknowledges Lionesses' trailblazing achievements
Thousands of women and girls across England are set to benefit from a substantial £30 million cash injection from the Government and The Football Association (FA) to turbocharge the
Read More... Maguire accepts Ghana MP's apology amidst economic debate sparks
Maguire accepts Ghana MP's apology amidst economic debate sparks
Harry Maguire, the Manchester United footballer, has graciously accepted an apology from Ghanaian MP Isaac Adongo, who previously mocked him during a parliamentary debate on the
Read More... Wales football fans arrested in Armenia spark outrage
Wales football fans arrested in Armenia spark outrage
More than 30 Wales football supporters have been arrested in Armenia ahead of the European Championships qualifying game, leaving the Welsh fans and authorities perplexed and frustrated.
Read More... Ultra-marathon runner banned for using a car during 50-mile race, accepts third place trophy
Ultra-marathon runner banned for using a car during 50-mile race, accepts third place trophy
UK Athletics has imposed a 12-month ban on Dr. Joasia Zakrewski, a Scottish ultra-marathon runner, for employing a car during a 50-mile race. This penalty was enacted despite Zakrewski
Read More... Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk set to clash in ‘Ring of Fire’ on February 17th
Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk set to clash in ‘Ring of Fire’ on February 17th
WBA, WBO, IBF, and Ring Magazine champion Oleksandr Usyk (21-0, 14 KOs) is slated to take on WBC titleholder Tyson Fury (34-0-1, 24 KOs) at Riyadh’s Kingdom Arena in Saudi Arabia on
Read More... France pledges to host the inaugural sustainable Olympics in 2030
France pledges to host the inaugural sustainable Olympics in 2030
The Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur regions officially submitted their bid for the 2030 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games to the International Olympic Committee on
Read More... Sport England unveils major funding reorganization to tackle physical inactivity
Sport England unveils major funding reorganization to tackle physical inactivity
Sport England has announced a significant shift in funding allocation, described as "one of the most substantial reconfigurations in decades," with £250 million being redirected towards
Read More... Jim Ratcliffe to invest $300 million in Manchester United's infrastructure alongside 25% stake bid
Jim Ratcliffe to invest $300 million in Manchester United's infrastructure alongside 25% stake bid
Ineos CEO Jim Ratcliffe is set to bolster his investment in Manchester United, planning to inject an additional $300 million into the club's infrastructure. This substantial commitment
Read More... Anthony Joshua invests £30 million in expansive commercial property venture
Anthony Joshua invests £30 million in expansive commercial property venture
Renowned British heavyweight boxer, Anthony Joshua, has ventured into a new territory by investing a significant £30 million in a substantial commercial property, marking a strategic move to
Read More... Cristiano Ronaldo responds to Lionel Messi's Ballon d'Or win taunts
Cristiano Ronaldo responds to Lionel Messi's Ballon d'Or win taunts
During a game in Saudi Arabia, Cristiano Ronaldo displayed his irritation as fans chanted Lionel Messi's name, following Messi's eighth Ballon d'Or win.
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Ashford school implements locked pouch policy for student phones
In a bid to curb disruptions and enhance safeguarding, The John Wallis Academy in Kent is set to implement a stringent policy requiring students to store their mobile phones in locked pouchesRead More... -
The number of children being educated at home has surged to unprecedented levels in Devon
Devon County Council noted that home education used to be primarily a lifestyle choice, but lately, mental health concerns have been a significant factor in this growing trend.Read More... -
1,000 students impacted as go North East bus strikes hamper college commutes
New College Durham (NCD) has reported the dire situation of nearly 1,000 students unable to attend classes due to the ongoing Go North East bus strike, compelling the college to seekRead More... -
Northern Ireland schools to shut down amid five-day teacher strike
Northern Ireland is set to witness school closures as teachers from five unions prepare for a half-day walkout, followed by four additional days of strikes due to a prolonged dispute over pay.Read More... -
Inquiry recommends schools shift from Ofsted inspections to self-evaluation
An inquiry led by former schools minister Lord Jim Knight, funded by the National Education Union, has proposed a significant overhaul in school inspections, urging a departure from OfstedRead More... -
Hillary and Bill Clinton to deliver leadership talk in Swansea
Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, accompanied by her husband, Bill Clinton, is scheduled to speak at Swansea University, addressing the topic of leadership. The event aims to delveRead More... -
Oscar-winning advocate: Rachel Shenton receives honorary doctorate for deaf advocacy and contributions to film industry
Oscar-winning actress and producer Rachel Shenton was bestowed with an honorary doctorate from Staffordshire University in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the film industryRead More... -
Ofcom issues initial guidance for tech platforms on online safety act compliance
Ofcom, the communications watchdog, has released its first guidance for tech platforms under the Online Safety Act, focusing on addressing illegal content, including online child abuse.Read More... -
Harvard academic awarded $100,000 Adam Smith Prize for groundbreaking work
In celebration of the 300th anniversary of Scottish writer and philosopher Adam Smith's birth, Dr. Joseph Henrich, a distinguished American academic from Harvard University, has beenRead More... -
New Swindon school receives lowest Ofsted rating
The Deanery CE Academy in Wichelstowe, near Swindon, which opened in 2019, has received the lowest possible rating from Ofsted. Inspectors found numerous areas of concern, includingRead More...
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UK Foreign Secretary's visit to US reinforces commitment to backing Ukraine
The Foreign Secretary will travel to the United States today (Wednesday 6 December) to reaffirm both the strength of the UK’s relationship with its closest strategic ally and our unwaveringRead More... -
Britain allocates £140 million to support global transition to clean energy
Countries looking to follow the UK’s leadership and boost their use of clean energy sources will receive millions of pounds to support their switch.Read More... -
The UK pledges £15 million to aid Somali women and girls
To mark the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence, the British Embassy Mogadishu last week announced the launch of Gaashaan, a £15 million project to help support survivors ofRead More... -
Bitcoin surges above $40,000, hopes for ETF approval and Fed cuts fuel momentum
Bitcoin surged past $40,000 for the first time this year, marking a 19-month high driven by prospects of a bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) approval and speculation on U.S. interest rateRead More... -
UK's climate finance yields billions
Billions in climate finance will be mobilised for the global Net Zero transition over the next decade following an initiative from the UK and World Bank at COP28 today, 4 December.Read More...
Culture
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End of an era: St Andrews' historic J&G Innes bookshop to close after 144 years
A storied bookshop renowned for its intricately carved oak façade has announced its closure, marking the end of an illustrious 144-year history.Read More... -
Greece expresses outrage as UK's Sunak cancels Parthenon Marbles discussion
Greek officials have expressed their intent to continue discussions with the British Museum regarding the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Athens, despite a recent decision by UK PrimeRead More... -
Salisbury Cathedral showcases art exhibiting refugees' recovered belongings
In an upcoming exhibition titled "Leviathan" at Salisbury Cathedral, artist Shezad Dawood will display artwork featuring personal possessions retrieved from the Mediterranean seabed afterRead More... -
Swansea University welcomes rare Egyptian artifacts to Wales
A stunning collection of several hundred rare Egyptian artifacts, some dating back 7,000 years, is poised for public display until May.Read More... -
David Bowie's handwritten lyrics up for auction: expected to fetch £100,000
David Bowie's handwritten lyrics for two of his songs are set to be auctioned off, potentially fetching up to £100,000. These lyrics, featuring his corrections, drafts, and notes, belong to theRead More... -
Proposed expansion: Stonehenge Visitor Centre set for new educational buildings
The Stonehenge Visitor Centre might undergo a transformation with the potential addition of new structures. English Heritage has proposed constructing two buildings as part of an initiative toRead More... -
The British Library faces ransom threat following cyber attack
In the wake of a cyber attack on the British Library, hackers known as the Rhysida ransomware group have announced intentions to auction off purportedly stolen data. The attack, occurringRead More... -
Napoleon Bonaparte's hat fetches €1.9m in Paris auction
Napoleon Bonaparte's iconic hat from his reign as the French Emperor in the 19th century has fetched an impressive €1.9m ($2.1m; £1.7m) at an auction held in Paris.Read More... -
Glastonbury Festival 2024 tickets gone in less than an hour
The highly anticipated Glastonbury Festival 2024 saw all its tickets snapped up in less than an hour. Demand surged to the point that by 10:00 GMT, all tickets for the upcoming festival wereRead More... -
King Charles joins exclusive group of longest-living British monarchs at 75
On his 75th birthday, King Charles III enters the ranks of the longest-living British monarchs, a list currently topped by five predecessors. Here's a glimpse at the monarchs who have surpassedRead More... -
Counterfeit Robert Burns manuscripts from 1880s continue to generate millions
Fake Robert Burns manuscripts, crafted in Edinburgh 140 years ago, are still in circulation, raking in millions of pounds, according to experts. The forgeries, produced by a skilled counterfeiterRead More... -
'Remarkable' Titanic menu fetches £84,000 in Wiltshire auction
An auction in Wiltshire saw a first-class dinner menu from the RMS Titanic, served on the evening of April 11, 1912, sell for £84,000. The menu, which includes items like oysters, beef, springRead More... -
Picasso's 'Woman with a Watch' sells for $139 million in New York auction
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Pablo Picasso's renowned painting, "Woman with a Watch," fetched an impressive $139.3 million at a Sotheby's auction in New York, marking the second-highest price ever achieved for the
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Deputy Ambassador Brown says Russia must bear ultimate responsibility for the destruction of the Kakhovka dam.
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.
Andrew Mitchell, Minister for Development and Africa delivers a closing speech at the 2023 Caucus of African Governors of the World Bank and IMF.
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.
UK and others mark International Day in Support of Victims of Torture.
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
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.
Foreign Secretary James Cleverly gave an oral statement to the House of Commons on the situation in Russia.
Ambassador Neil Holland says that the recent Ukraine Recovery Conference in London shows that Ukraine will emerge stronger and more prosperous with international support.
Minister for Skills, Apprenticeships and Higher Education Robert Halfon delivered a speech to the Sixth Form Colleges Association.