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The pound was little changed on Wednesday as investors weighed renewed tensions between the United States and Iran alongside growing uncertainty over Britain's political future.
The UK's largest RAF station is set to undergo a £180 million overhaul as work begins on replacing the runway and upgrading key infrastructure at RAF Brize Norton.
Nigel Farage has announced he will resign as MP for Clacton and seek re-election, saying voters should decide his future as he faces scrutiny over allegations concerning the declaration of
The UK will lead a new European initiative to accelerate investment in long-range precision strike capabilities, with around a dozen NATO allies expected to commit more than $50 billion
The UK government has announced a £190m investment in a new long-range missile system designed to strengthen the British Army's battlefield capabilities and reinforce NATO's
Water companies in England will face faster financial penalties of up to £500,000 for breaking environmental rules under new government measures aimed at tackling pollution.
The UK has imposed sanctions on seven Russian individuals and two scientific research institutes accused of helping to develop chemical agents linked to the deaths of opposition leader
The UK government has announced £22 million in funding to replace deteriorating Victorian arches beneath Brighton's seafront, securing the future of King's Road and reducing the risk of
Britain's new car market recorded its strongest June performance since 2019, driven by rising demand for electric vehicles and a broader range of affordable models, according to industry
Bradford, Manchester, Bristol, London and Birmingham host the first annual Energising Britain events, bringing together local leaders, businesses and communities to accelerate climate and
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Sport
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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Northern England Olympic bid explored as government launches sports-led regeneration drive
Northern England Olympic bid explored as government launches sports-led regeneration drive
The government has commissioned an initial assessment into the possibility of bringing the Olympic and Paralympic Games to the North of England in the 2040s, alongside a broader push to
Read More... London calling: record 1.33 million hopefuls swell 2027 Marathon ballot
London calling: record 1.33 million hopefuls swell 2027 Marathon ballot
The global appetite for the London Marathon has reached a fever pitch, with organizers announcing on Tuesday that a staggering 1.33 million people have applied for the 2027 race.
Read More... Education
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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... -
Teacher recruitment pledge passes two-thirds mark as government reports 70% delivery milestone
Two years into the current Parliament, the government says it has delivered around 70% of its pledge to recruit and retain an additional 6,500 teachers, according to new figures published byRead More... -
Universities risk losing overseas recruitment rights under new visa compliance rules
Universities in the UK could lose the ability to recruit international students if they fail to meet tougher visa compliance standards, under new measures announced by the government to tackleRead More...
Culture
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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... -
A century of Marilyn: landmark London exhibition reexamines the woman behind the icon
In 2026, London’s National Portrait Gallery will mark the 100th anniversary of Marilyn Monroe with a major exhibition that promises to go beyond the myth and into the making of one of theRead More... -
£4 million boost brings new life to UK museums and expands public access
A fresh wave of investment is set to transform museums and galleries across the UK, with £4 million allocated to improve access, modernise displays, and better preserve collections for futureRead More...
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