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Google, the tech giant owned by Alphabet, is facing a massive lawsuit in the United Kingdom that could see it paying up to £5 billion (roughly $6.64 billion). The legal action accuses the
Prince Harry has returned to court in London to appeal a previous ruling regarding his personal security while visiting the UK. The case is being heard at the Royal Courts of Justice.
Former Google executive joins wave of wealthy American buyers in UK capital
The former head of MI6, Sir Alex Younger, has warned that Britain may need to introduce a new type of conscription in response to growing global threats, particularly from Russia.
King Charles and Queen Camilla recently celebrated the importance of British media through a series of high-profile engagements, highlighting both the vital role of local journalism and the
BBC News correspondent Mark Lowen has been deported from Turkey following his arrest in Istanbul on Wednesday, according to a statement from the BBC.
A heavily redacted set of court documents related to Prince Harry’s US visa has been released, with his exact immigration status withheld due to concerns that disclosure could lead to
Starting Monday, tech companies operating in the UK must implement stricter measures to prevent the spread of illegal content, including child sexual abuse images, as authorities step up
Reach, the publisher of the Daily Mirror and Express, has exceeded annual profit expectations as its cost-cutting strategies begin to yield results.
Britain’s media regulator, Ofcom, has closed its investigation into whether individuals under the age of 18 have been accessing OnlyFans. However, the regulator stated that it will continue
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Netherlands win FIFA Fair Play Award after disciplined World Cup campaign
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.
Read More... Sinner overcomes Zverev to retain Wimbledon title after epic Centre Court battle
Sinner overcomes Zverev to retain Wimbledon title after epic Centre Court battle
Jannik Sinner defended his Wimbledon title with a four-set victory over Alexander Zverev in a high-quality final, cementing his position as the world's leading men's player and claiming a
Read More... England edge Norway after extra time to reach World Cup semi-finals
England edge Norway after extra time to reach World Cup semi-finals
Jude Bellingham scored twice, including an extra-time winner, as England overcame a spirited Norway 2-1 at Miami Stadium to book their place in the World Cup semi-finals for the fourth
Read More... Tour de France: Debutant Olav Kooij claims maiden stage win after late crash disrupts sprint
Tour de France: Debutant Olav Kooij claims maiden stage win after late crash disrupts sprint
Dutch rider Olav Kooij celebrated a dream Tour de France debut by winning stage five after a dramatic late crash shattered the peloton and transformed the expected bunch sprint.
Read More... Leclerc triumphs at Silverstone as Antonelli’s title lead shrinks after costly retirement
Leclerc triumphs at Silverstone as Antonelli’s title lead shrinks after costly retirement
Charles Leclerc claimed a dramatic victory at the British Grand Prix on Sunday, capitalising on late-race chaos to secure Ferrari’s landmark 250th Formula One win while championship leader
Read More... Manchester City turn to Enzo Maresca as Guardiola successor in new era at Etihad
Manchester City turn to Enzo Maresca as Guardiola successor in new era at Etihad
Manchester City have named Enzo Maresca as their new head coach, confirming the former Chelsea manager will take charge from next season following Pep Guardiola’s departure after a
Read More... Manchester United move closer to new era after securing key stadium site
Manchester United move closer to new era after securing key stadium site
Manchester United have taken a major step toward building their proposed 100,000-seat stadium after securing most of the land required for the ambitious project, the Premier League club
Read More... Bookmakers suspend Royal Ascot charity initiative, costing UK charities nearly £500,000
Bookmakers suspend Royal Ascot charity initiative, costing UK charities nearly £500,000
British charities are set to miss out on almost £500,000 in donations from Royal Ascot this year after bookmakers withdrew support for a long-running charity fundraising initiative, citing
Read More... West Ham co-chair David Sullivan resigns ahead of publication of historic allegations
West Ham co-chair David Sullivan resigns ahead of publication of historic allegations
West Ham United co-chair David Sullivan has resigned from his role with immediate effect after learning that allegations concerning his personal life are set to be published and broadcast
Read More... Liverpool to host 2030 Artistic Gymnastics World Championships
Liverpool to host 2030 Artistic Gymnastics World Championships
Liverpool will once again welcome the world’s top gymnasts after British Gymnastics secured the rights to host the 2030 Artistic Gymnastics World Championships, bringing one of the sport’s
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Applications open for postgraduate student loans in England and Wales
Applications for postgraduate student finance for the 2026/27 academic year have opened for students in England and Wales.Read More... -
Clean air campaigner Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah awarded honorary doctorate
Clean air campaigner Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah has received an honorary doctorate from the University of Southampton in recognition of her work to improve air quality following theRead More... -
Free rule of law teaching resources rolled out to schools across England and Wales
Schools across England and Wales now have access to a new collection of free, classroom-ready lesson plans designed to help pupils understand the rule of law, their rights, and the UK'sRead More... -
Government confirms two-year teacher pay deal backed by £2.3 billion investment
Teachers and school leaders will receive a 6.5% pay increase over the next two years as part of a wider package designed to strengthen recruitment, retention and investment acrossRead More... -
Degree choice can mean a £400,000 difference in lifetime earnings, new research finds
Students could see dramatically different financial outcomes depending on the degree subject they choose, with some courses leading to lifetime earnings gains of up to £400,000 whileRead More... -
Natural History GCSE moves closer as government backs skills for green economy
The government has launched a public consultation on a new Natural History GCSE, bringing the qualification a step closer to classrooms and aiming to equip young people with skills forRead More... -
Ofqual hits Cambridge English with £875,000 penalty after global IELTS marking failures affect tens of thousands
Cambridge English has been fined £875,000 by the UK regulator Ofqual after widespread marking errors in international English language tests led to incorrect results being issued to moreRead More... -
£80m investment to create 2,500 defence skills student places across England
Twenty-four universities and colleges across England have secured a share of £80 million in government funding aimed at expanding higher education capacity in defence-related subjectsRead More... -
UK boosts global science pull as top researchers join and Horizon Europe gains momentum
The UK is strengthening its position as a global hub for scientific innovation, welcoming a new cohort of leading international researchers and recording significant gains in its participationRead More...
World News
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Oil prices slide as ceasefire talks between US and Iran raise hopes of easing tensions
Oil prices fell by more than 1% on Tuesday as traders reacted to reports of possible mediation between the United States and Iran aimed at securing a temporary ceasefire, while continuingRead More... -
UK-India trade deal takes effect, cutting tariffs and expanding market access
The United Kingdom and India have brought into force a landmark free trade agreement that sharply reduces tariffs on goods, marking one of the most significant trade pacts signed byRead More... -
UK to expand troop presence in Estonia under new defence pact
The UK will increase its military presence in Estonia and reshape its forces there to focus on mobile anti-armour operations under a new defence agreement aimed at strengthening NATO'sRead More... -
EU says trade preference scheme continues to boost developing economies despite global uncertainty
The European Union's trade preference programme for developing countries has continued to support economic growth, sustainable development and exports despite a period ofRead More... -
UK-Switzerland deal to scrap roaming charges and make travel easier
The UK has signed a new trade agreement with Switzerland that will remove mobile roaming charges and allow British travellers to pass through airports more quickly using electronic gatesRead More...
Culture
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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 licensingRead More... -
Salman Rushdie warns free speech is under threat as London honours his literary legacy
Author Salman Rushdie has warned that freedom of speech is facing growing threats around the world, saying the right to express dissenting views is under increasing pressure even inRead More... -
More than 400 UK towns compete for inaugural Town of Culture title as shortlist nears
More than 400 towns across the UK have entered the race to become the country's first-ever UK Town of Culture, as ministers prepare to unveil a shortlist in the coming weeks.Read More... -
Historic Bayeux Tapestry returns to England after nearly a millennium for landmark exhibition
The British Museum is preparing for overwhelming public interest as tickets go on sale for a once-in-a-generation exhibition featuring the legendary Bayeux Tapestry. The remarkableRead More... -
Universal unveils £5 billion UK theme park project, set to open in 2031
Comcast NBCUniversal has confirmed plans to invest more than £5 billion in building its first-ever European theme park and resort, marking one of the largest entertainment investments in theRead More... -
London gears up for biggest-ever summer of live music as global superstars take over the capital
London is preparing for a landmark summer of live music, reinforcing its status as the world's leading music city with an unparalleled programme of exclusive performances from some of theRead More... -
Eid festival marks 20 years in Trafalgar Square with music, food and family events
London’s annual Eid on the Square celebration will return to Trafalgar Square on Saturday, 30 May, as the popular event marks its 20th anniversary in the heart of the capital.Read More... -
Beatles’ final rooftop performance to be preserved in new London museum
The rooftop where The Beatles staged their iconic final live performance is set to become the centerpiece of a new museum celebrating the legendary band’s legacy.Read More... -
Rare Declaration of Independence to headline landmark exhibition on America’s founding
A major new exhibition marking 250 years since the birth of the United States is set to open this summer, bringing together some of the most important documents from the AmericanRead More... -
Newly released UK archives shed light on early years of Northern Ireland Troubles
Nearly 1,000 previously hard-to-access government records documenting the early years of the Northern Ireland Troubles have been published online, marking a significant step in openingRead More... -
£127.8 million lifeline for UK arts venues signals renewed push for cultural access
More than 130 cultural venues across England are set to receive a significant financial boost as part of a £127.8 million government investment aimed at widening public access to arts andRead More... -
Paddington and Sondheim lead the pack as Olivier Awards mark 50 years of theatre excellence
London’s theatre scene is buzzing ahead of this year’s Olivier Awards, where a charming Peruvian bear and a classic Stephen Sondheim musical are tied at the top of the nominations list.Read More...
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