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Chelsea turn to Liam Rosenior as long-term head coach after Maresca exit
Chelsea turn to Liam Rosenior as long-term head coach after Maresca exit
Chelsea have confirmed the appointment of Liam Rosenior as their new head coach, handing the 41-year-old a long-term contract running until 2032.
Read More... Manchester United part company with Ruben Amorim after 14 months
Manchester United part company with Ruben Amorim after 14 months
Manchester United have announced the departure of head coach Ruben Amorim with immediate effect, bringing an end to the Portuguese coach’s 14-month spell at Old Trafford.
Read More... Declan Rice rises to the moment as Arsenal pass a crucial title test at Bournemouth
Declan Rice rises to the moment as Arsenal pass a crucial title test at Bournemouth
Football writer Dan Edwards assesses the impact of Declan Rice after his two-goal performance in Arsenal’s 3–2 victory over AFC Bournemouth – and why it could prove
Read More... City waste chances as Sunderland stalemate leaves Arsenal four points clear
City waste chances as Sunderland stalemate leaves Arsenal four points clear
Manchester City’s pursuit of a fourth successive Premier League title faltered on Wearside as a profligate display was punished by stubborn Sunderland resistance, a 0-0 draw handing Arsenal a
Read More... The Premier League’s best: Ranking the 11 standout players of 2025
The Premier League’s best: Ranking the 11 standout players of 2025
The Premier League has once again delivered a year of standout performances, landmark records and breakout stars. Over the past 12 months, elite quality has emerged across every position
Read More... Hoffman and Levy honoured in King’s New Year list
Hoffman and Levy honoured in King’s New Year list
Gary Hoffman and Daniel Levy have been awarded CBEs in the King’s New Year Honours, reflecting the increasing recognition of football’s influence beyond the
Read More... FIFA swamped by record demand for 2026 World Cup tickets
FIFA swamped by record demand for 2026 World Cup tickets
FIFA says it has received more than 150 million ticket requests for the 2026 World Cup, underlining unprecedented global demand for the tournament to be staged across the United States,
Read More... London poised for blockbuster sporting year in 2026
London poised for blockbuster sporting year in 2026
NBA returns to the capital as cricket, tennis, rugby and global championships drive a packed calendar expected to deliver more than £100m to the UK economy.
Read More... Premier League to fund £10m policing partnership to boost matchday safety
Premier League to fund £10m policing partnership to boost matchday safety
The Premier League has announced a new partnership with the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) aimed at strengthening matchday safety and improving the
Read More... Top three edge clear in Premier League thriller as fine margins decide key matches
Top three edge clear in Premier League thriller as fine margins decide key matches
Arsenal, Manchester City, and Aston Villa have stretched their advantage at the top of the Premier League after narrow 2-1 victories for all three sides on a dramatic
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Children in substandard housing miss weeks of school, study finds
Children growing up in damp and overcrowded homes miss significantly more school and achieve lower exam results than their peers living in better-quality housing, according to new researchRead More... -
Imperial researchers back drive for cleaner film and TV power
The UK film and television industry has set its sights on using only clean power on location by 2030, after a new industry roadmap was independently reviewed and validated by researchersRead More... -
UK research sees greater impact through Horizon, new analysis finds
Studies involving UK teams under the Horizon programme were more widely cited and more likely to reach completion, as Britain marks two years in Horizon Europe.Read More... -
Switzerland rejoins Horizon Europe with early success, officials say
Switzerland has been swiftly and successfully reintegrated into Horizon Europe, the European Union’s flagship research and innovation programme, according to theRead More... -
Iryna Kotlyarevska: A unified philosophy - literature as a space of inner freedom
At the heart of all Irina Kotlyarevskaya’s books lies a single philosophy—rarely spelled out, yet unmistakably present in every story: a child is not a “future adult,” but a complete human...Read More... -
Sir Mark Caulfield honoured by Kuwaiti Embassy for advancing UK–Kuwait ties
Professor Sir Mark Caulfield has been awarded a medal by the Embassy of the State of Kuwait in recognition of his contributions to UK–Kuwait relations and his leadership in medical science.Read More... -
Cold snaps and heatwaves cost NHS England billions, study finds
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Cold weather and rising heat are placing a significant and year-round strain on NHS England, with temperature-related illness accounting for around 3% of spending across primary and -
Ukraine’s foreign minister calls on Poland to confront xenophobia after Ukrainian schoolgirl bullied in Warsaw
Ukraine’s foreign minister has urged Polish authorities to take firm action against xenophobic behaviour following reports that a Ukrainian schoolgirl was verbally abused by classmates at aRead More... -
Liverpool researchers secure £1.2M to tackle region’s economic inactivity crisis
University of Liverpool researchers have secured £1.2 million from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) to launch an ambitious project designed to improve economic activity in communitiesRead More... -
UK and Italy open applications for 2026 Young Leaders Programme
Applications are now open for the 2026 edition of the UK-Italy Young Leaders Programme, an initiative designed to strengthen long-term ties between the two countries by bringing togetherRead More...
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Cumbrian animated flood film scoops international science award
A short animated film featuring a red squirrel from Cumbria has won an international education award, shining a global spotlight on how trees can help tackle floodingRead More... -
Inside an immersive Guildhall Art Gallery exhibition inspired by the London Tube
The sensory world of the London Tube is brought vividly to life in a new immersive exhibition at Guildhall Art Gallery, uniting painter Jock McFadyen RA with musicianRead More... -
Researchers uncover ‘lost geometric code’ embedded in Oxford and Britain’s historic buildings
Researchers say they have uncovered a long-forgotten geometric code woven into some of Britain’s most famous historic buildings, including landmarks in Oxford.Read More... -
IWM Duxford to open new Second World War rooms revealing unseen artefacts and daily life of wartime pilots
IWM Duxford is set to open three newly restored Second World War spaces, offering visitors an intimate look at the lives of aircrew stationed at the Cambridgeshire airfield during the conflict.Read More... -
War-torn Trafalgar Union Flag faces possible departure from UK
A rare Union Flag that led the British charge at the Battle of Trafalgar has been placed under an export bar, giving UK institutions the chance to keep the historic relic in the country.Read More... -
Barbican to host Liam Young’s first UK solo exhibition in 2026
The Barbican has announced ‘In Other Worlds’, the first UK solo exhibition by artist, director and BAFTA-nominated producer Liam Young. Opening May 2026, the immersive show will exploreRead More... -
The Manchester Museum displays thousands of African artefacts it knows little about
A museum in northwest England has unveiled a new gallery showcasing thousands of African artefacts, many of which the institution admits it knows very little about. The exhibition aims toRead More... -
Captain John Narbrough’s journal faces export ban amid fears it could leave the UK
A rare 17th-century manuscript journal documenting Captain John Narbrough’s secret expedition to Spanish America and the Pacific has been placed under a temporary export ban, giving UKRead More... -
Earliest evidence of human fire-making unearthed in Suffolk
A team led by the British Museum has uncovered what is now the earliest known evidence of humans deliberately making fire—dating back around 400,000 years—at a site in Barnham,Read More... -
Rothschild 15th-century prayer book set to fetch up to $7 million at Sotheby’s auction
Ultra-rare 15th-century mahzor features vivid medieval illustrationsRead More... -
Ray Winstone honoured with Freedom of the City of London
Ray Winstone, one of the UK’s most celebrated ‘hard man’ actors, has been awarded the Freedom of the City of London in recognition of his extensive charitable and fundraising work.Read More... -
Golden Globe 2026 nominations announced ahead of January ceremony
The nominations for the 83rd annual Golden Globe Awards were unveiled on Monday, setting the stage for the first major awards ceremony of the season on January 11.Read More...
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Confidence among British businesses dropped to its lowest point in two years towards the end of 2024, driven by concerns over tax following the Labour government’s inaugural budget,
Investigation to determine Google’s market status and impact on the UK
Brits who enjoy the warmth of firepits on chilly winter evenings are being warned of potential fines of up to £5,000. While firepits are a popular way to create a cosy garden atmosphere, strict
Nigel Farage's right-wing party, Reform UK, has emerged as the second most popular political force in Britain, trailing the Labour Party by only one percentage point, according to a YouGov
Sainsbury’s and Asda have issued an urgent recall of a widely used £1 lunchbox favourite, warning customers not to consume the product.
Top-secret MI5 files, now made public, unveil first-hand accounts of confessions from three of Britain’s most infamous double agents—Kim Philby, Anthony Blunt, and others from the
Former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced on Monday that she and her husband, Peter Murrell, have decided to end their marriage. This decision comes nearly two years after
London Heathrow Airport capped off 2024 with its highest-ever December passenger numbers, including an unexpected 13% rise in traffic on Christmas Day compared to the
The government has announced a new initiative aimed at leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to stimulate economic growth and enhance the efficiency of public services across the UK.