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Port Vale stun Sunderland to reach FA Cup quarter-finals for first time since 1954
Port Vale stun Sunderland to reach FA Cup quarter-finals for first time since 1954
Third-tier strugglers Port Vale produced one of the biggest shocks of this season’s FA Cup after defeating Sunderland 1-0 on Sunday to secure a historic place in the quarter-finals.
Read More... Premier League playmaker race 2025/26: Fernandes leads as Salah, Haaland and Cherki chase assist crown
Premier League playmaker race 2025/26: Fernandes leads as Salah, Haaland and Cherki chase assist crown
Premier League playmaker race 2025/26: who will finish top for assists?
Read More... Bankes and Nightingale make British Olympic history with dramatic snowboard cross gold
Bankes and Nightingale make British Olympic history with dramatic snowboard cross gold
Great Britain are finally Olympic champions on snow. After 102 years of waiting, that stubborn statistic was swept away in spectacular fashion as Charlotte Bankes and Huw Nightingale
Read More... Matt Weston makes history with dominant Olympic skeleton gold for Team GB
Matt Weston makes history with dominant Olympic skeleton gold for Team GB
Matt Weston delivered a performance for the ages as he powered to Olympic skeleton gold, sealing Great Britain’s first top-step finish of the Winter Games in
Read More... Italy clears biathlete Rebecca Passler to compete at Winter Olympics after positive doping test
Italy clears biathlete Rebecca Passler to compete at Winter Olympics after positive doping test
Italian biathlete Rebecca Passler has been cleared to compete at the Winter Olympics after Italy’s anti-doping authorities overturned her provisional suspension, the Italian Ski Federation
Read More... Federica Brignone’s golden comeback: Italian star claims super-G glory at Milano-Cortina
Federica Brignone’s golden comeback: Italian star claims super-G glory at Milano-Cortina
Federica Brignone capped one of the most inspiring comeback stories in Alpine skiing by storming to super-G gold on home snow at the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics on Thursday.
Read More... Liverpool set to launch groundbreaking inclusive sport and culture festival in 2027
Liverpool set to launch groundbreaking inclusive sport and culture festival in 2027
Liverpool is set to transform its historic waterfront into a hub of sport, art, and creativity with a pioneering inclusive festival in May 2027. The week-long event will
Read More... Lindsey Vonn crashes in Olympic Downhill as breezy Johnson claims gold at Milan-Cortina Games
Lindsey Vonn crashes in Olympic Downhill as breezy Johnson claims gold at Milan-Cortina Games
Lindsey Vonn’s emotional bid for Olympic glory ended in heartbreak on Sunday as the alpine skiing great crashed out of the women’s downhill at the Milan-Cortina
Read More... Ukraine endorses Olympic truce proposal for Milano Cortina games, urges Russia to show will for peace
Ukraine endorses Olympic truce proposal for Milano Cortina games, urges Russia to show will for peace
Ukraine has thrown its support behind a call for a temporary ceasefire with Russia during the upcoming Winter Olympics, backing an appeal rooted in the ancient Olympic tradition of laying
Read More... Europe’s royals gather in Italy ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics
Europe’s royals gather in Italy ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics
While many royals make a point of attending the Summer Olympic Games, far fewer regularly appear at the Winter Olympics. However, with the Milano Cortina
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Ofsted report warns children in care face education ‘lottery’ due to inconsistent local authority support
A new report from Ofsted has highlighted significant barriers preventing many children in care from reaching their full academic potential, despite strong efforts by schools and collegesRead More... -
UK regulators warn Meta, TikTok, YouTube and Snapchat to strengthen age checks to protect children online
Britain’s media and privacy watchdogs have issued a stark warning to the world’s largest social media companies, urging them to do far more to prevent children from accessing platformsRead More... -
King Charles III awards Queen Elizabeth Prizes to Oxford researchers for groundbreaking health data platform
Researchers from the University of Oxford have been honoured with the prestigious Queen Elizabeth Prizes for Higher and Further Education during a ceremony hosted at St James's Palace inRead More... -
New UK measures aim to protect students from extremism and harassment on campus
Students and staff at universities across England are set to receive stronger protections against extremism, harassment and intimidation under new measuresRead More... -
Rise in youth sexual offences sparks urgent call for early education on consent and misogyny
A new report from the Youth Justice Board (YJB) warns that harmful sexual behaviour, misogyny and violence among children are becoming an increasingly seriousRead More... -
UK launches first National Microgravity Research Centre at Swansea University
Swansea University has officially opened the UK’s first National Microgravity Research Centre (NMRC), a landmark £13 million project aimed at advancing the nation’sRead More... -
94% of London children secure place at preferred secondary school in 2026
Nearly 94.3% of children starting secondary school in London this September have been offered a place at one of their preferred schools, according to data released today on NationalRead More... -
UK launches independent review into antisemitism in schools after surge in classroom incidents
The British government has ordered an independent review into antisemitism across England’s schools and colleges, following a sharp rise in classroom-relatedRead More... -
First 100 schools cut energy bills as Great British Energy solar rollout expands across England
The first 100 schools and colleges across England are now generating their own clean power, cutting energy bills thanks to new solar panels funded by Great BritishRead More... -
AI-designed metals promise longer-lasting naval ships in harsh ocean conditions
Saltwater, freezing depths, heat, and relentless currents make the ocean one of the most punishing environments on the planet. For ships—especially naval vessels—Read More...
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Ireland and UK launch €5 million cultural partnership funding 12 major arts projects through 2030
Ireland and the United Kingdom have unveiled a major new cultural investment, committing €5 million to a dozen collaborative arts and heritage projects that will run through 2030.Read More... -
UK ministers host major interfaith Ramadan iftar at Lancaster House celebrating British muslim contributions
More than 180 guests from across the United Kingdom gathered at Lancaster House in London for a major community iftar hosted by government ministers, celebrating the contributions ofRead More... -
Ashmolean Museum returns 16th-century bronze icon to India
A 16th-century bronze statue that once stood in a temple in southern India has been returned by the Ashmolean Museum at the University of Oxford, marking the end of a years-longRead More... -
Prime Minister reappoints Stephen Belcher and Tim Dugher as Science Museum Group Trustees until 2030
The UK Prime Minister has confirmed the reappointment of Professor Stephen Belcher CBE and Tim Dugher as Trustees of the Science Museum Group for a further four-year term. Their newRead More... -
British Library Business & IP Centre celebrates 20 years of supporting UK start-ups
The British Library is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its Business & IP Centre (BIPC) with a special event designed to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs.Read More... -
Between protestants and princes: the Kozirod family through time
The surname “Kozirod” belongs to the category of relatively rare surnames, which today are found only in a few countries around the world, including Poland, Germany, the USA, the UK,Read More... -
UK music exports get £1.4m boost as 68 independent artists win global growth grants
Rising British music talent is set for a global push after 68 independent UK acts secured a combined £1.4 million in government-backed funding designed to grow international audiences, boostRead More... -
Emery Walker revealed: new exhibition explores the man behind the arts and crafts legend
A new exhibition opening this spring at Emery Walker’s House sets out to restore depth, warmth, and personality to one of Britain’s most influential yetRead More... -
London confirms St Patrick’s Day 2026 parade and Trafalgar Square festival
London will turn green once again next spring after the Mayor confirmed the capital’s St Patrick’s Day celebrations will take place on Sunday 15 March 2026, with aRead More... -
Masterpieces beyond the Museum: National Gallery brings life-size art to communities ccross the UK
World-famous paintings from the National Gallery are stepping out of Trafalgar Square and into everyday life, as part of a major touring project that will seeRead More... -
Award-winning Polish writer Mariusz Szczygieł brings ‘Not There’ essay collection on UK tour
Polish writer Mariusz Szczygieł, one of Central Europe’s most acclaimed literary reporters, will tour the UK later this month with a series of public events marking the English-language release...Read More... -
Professor Dame Carol Black GBE reappointed as Chair of the British Library for 2026–2027
The UK Secretary of State has confirmed the extension of Professor Dame Carol Black GBE as Chair of the British Library, continuing her leadership from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027.Read More... -
Climate, community and care: Soma Surovi Jannat’s landmark exhibition at the Ashmolean Museum
From spring through autumn 2026, the Ashmolean Museum presents 'Soma Surovi Jannat: Climate Culture Care', a powerful new exhibition that places climateRead More...
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Renewable energy generated a record amount of electricity in Great Britain in 2025, driven by strong wind output and a sharp rise in solar power, BBC analysis shows.
Peers will hold five short debates in the House of Lords on Thursday 8 January, examining issues ranging from the environmental legacy of British mining overseas to
Snow and ice are forecast to affect large parts of the UK on Friday, with the Met Office warning of likely travel disruption as wintry weather spreads south and east.
Online minicab companies have been barred from using a niche tax scheme to reduce the VAT they pay on fares, a move the government says will level the playing
House prices forecast to rise modestly while rent inflation cools after years of sharp increases
Hundreds of people were left disappointed after turning up to a New Year’s Eve fireworks display in Birmingham city centre that never existed, marking the second year
Businesses across the UK will benefit from a new tax break from today, as a 40 per cent first-year allowance for investment in plant and machinery comes into effect,
Cllr Claire Holland, the chair of London Councils and leader of Lambeth Council, has been awarded an OBE for services to local government and public service.
An amber cold-health alert has been rolled out across all regions of England as forecasters warn of a sustained spell of very cold weather.
The British pound edged slightly lower against the dollar on Wednesday but remained on course for its strongest annual performance in eight years, buoyed by broad