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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
Read More... Premier League publishes special edition of British Journal of Sports Medicine on player health and concussion management
Premier League publishes special edition of British Journal of Sports Medicine on player health and concussion management
The Premier League has released a dedicated special edition of the 'British Journal of Sports Medicine' (BJSM), highlighting the League’s commitment to
Read More... Man City set up EFL Cup final clash with Arsenal after dominant win over Newcastle
Man City set up EFL Cup final clash with Arsenal after dominant win over Newcastle
Manchester City booked their place in next month’s EFL Cup final with a commanding 3-1 victory over Newcastle United at the Etihad Stadium, completing a thumping 5-1 aggregate win in the
Read More... Noni Madueke officially credited with goal in Arsenal’s 4-0 rout of Leeds
Noni Madueke officially credited with goal in Arsenal’s 4-0 rout of Leeds
Noni Madueke has officially been awarded Arsenal’s second goal in their emphatic 4-0 victory over Leeds United, following a saying by the Premier League’s Goal Accreditation Panel.
Read More... How sport challenged hatred: Holocaust Memorial Day exhibition at Stamford Bridge
How sport challenged hatred: Holocaust Memorial Day exhibition at Stamford Bridge
Chelsea Football Club marked Holocaust Memorial Day with a powerful exhibition at Stamford Bridge, bringing together supporters and staff to reflect on the role sport
Read More... UK cities revealed for 2027 Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes as routes confirmed
UK cities revealed for 2027 Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes as routes confirmed
The UK’s host towns and cities for the 2027 Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift have been officially confirmed, with organisers unveiling the start
Read More... Premier League enters Roblox with “Dribble Dash” football game
Premier League enters Roblox with “Dribble Dash” football game
The Premier League has officially stepped deeper into the gaming world with the launch of Dribble Dash, a new football-themed experience now live on Roblox.
Read More... West Ham United and London Stadium unite to mark Holocaust Memorial Day
West Ham United and London Stadium unite to mark Holocaust Memorial Day
West Ham United and London Stadium will mark Holocaust Memorial Day this evening by lighting up the stadium as part of the nationwide ‘Light the Darkness’ moment of remembrance
Read More... £85m grassroots sport funding boost to transform 1,000 community facilities across the UK
£85m grassroots sport funding boost to transform 1,000 community facilities across the UK
Nearly 1,000 projects benefit as government targets deprived communities, women and girls, and long-term public health
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Clarendon Fund at Oxford celebrates 25 years of supporting world-class graduate scholars
Oxford University is marking a major milestone this academic year as the Clarendon Fund, its largest and most prestigious graduate scholarship programme, celebrates 25 years of impact.Read More... -
Ofqual fines University of West London £150,000 over exam failures impacting thousands of music students
The University of West London (UWL) has been fined £150,000 by exams regulator Ofqual after serious regulatory failures affected thousands of students takingRead More... -
Parents favour primary schools with free breakfast clubs as 300,000 children set to benefit
Parents across the country are increasingly prioritising primary schools that offer free breakfast clubs, as new government figures reveal the growing impact of the Best Start programme onRead More... -
London school rolls fall sharply, raising fears over funding cuts and education standards
A steep decline in pupil numbers across London is threatening school budgets, staff levels and curriculum breadth, with councils warning that education standardsRead More... -
From Australia to Europe, governments crack down on Children’s social media use
Governments around the world are moving to tighten controls on children’s access to social media, as concerns grow over online safety, mental health, and excessive screen time.Read More... -
UK–Uruguay Youth Mobility Scheme 2026: how young people can live, work and travel abroad
The UK–Uruguay Youth Mobility Scheme (YMS) continues to open doors in 2026, giving young people from both countries the chance to live, work and immerse themselves in a new culture forRead More... -
Richmond schools champion children’s health as London Healthy Schools Programme expands across the borough
Schools across Richmond upon Thames are reshaping the health and wellbeing of young people, with more than 20 schools now formally recognised through the London Healthy SchoolsRead More... -
Oxford appoints Professor Wim Decock as New Regius Professor of Civil Law
The King has formally approved the appointment of Professor Wim Decock as Regius Professor of Civil Law at the University of Oxford, one of the most prestigious legal chairs in the UnitedRead More... -
How UK safety scientists prevented a major tumble dryer fire risk in 103,000 homes
UK homes are safer today thanks to behind-the-scenes scientific work carried out by government experts to tackle a serious fire risk linked to household appliances.Read More...
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300-year-old Rysbrack Marble putti blocked from export as UK scrambles to save national treasure
A three-century-old marble sculpture by renowned eighteenth-century sculptor Michael Rysbrack has been placed under a temporary UK export ban, giving BritishRead More... -
Inside ICG PR: how an international PR agency shapes reputation for luxury, fashion, and cultural brands
Interview: the co-founder of Iris Consulting Group Iryna Kotlyarevska on building global visibility with cultural intelligenceRead More... -
London Zoo’s giraffes take centre stage in New London Underground poster celebrating 200 years of ZSL
London Zoo’s iconic giraffes have stepped into the spotlight with the launch of a striking new London Underground poster, marking the start of ZSL’s 200th anniversaryRead More... -
Rare 18th-century ‘Shock Dog’ sculpture by Anne Damer faces possible export from the UK
A rare 18th-century terracotta sculpture of a dog by pioneering British artist Anne Seymour Damer has been placed under a temporary export bar, amid concerns it could leave the UK unless aRead More... -
Astronomers Take Over: hands-on space gallery and live Planetarium shows launch at the National Maritime Museum
A new space adventure is landing in Greenwich. ‘Astronomers Take Over’, a playful, hands-on gallery led by real astronomers, opens at the National Maritime MuseumRead More... -
UK Prime Minister champions British theatre’s growing success in China during Shanghai visit
The Prime Minister has highlighted the growing global influence of British theatre during a visit to Shanghai, underlining how the UK’s creative industries are driving economic growth andRead More... -
King Charles and Queen Camilla host green carpet premiere at Windsor Castle for new Amazon prime film
King Charles, with Queen Camilla by his side, opened the doors of the longest-occupied castle in Europe for a sparkling evening at Windsor Castle, marking the premiere of ‘Finding Harmony –Read More... -
Karen Newman appointed to sculpt Queen Elizabeth II for National Memorial in St James’s Park
Renowned British sculptor Karen Newman MRSS has been appointed to create a new sculpture of Queen Elizabeth II as part of the UK’s national memorial to the late Monarch, the QueenRead More... -
UK government unveils £1.5bn culture investment to save 1,000 local venues and restore national pride
The government has announced a landmark £1.5 billion investment in arts, culture and heritage, pledging to safeguard more than 1,000 local venues across England and reverse years ofRead More... -
Museum of Oxford reveals 2026 programme focused on community stories, talks and events
The Museum of Oxford has unveiled its 2026 programme, setting out a year of talks, tours and hands-on events that place local people and shared histories firmly centre stage. The newRead More... -
£9m Claude Lorrain masterpiece faces possible export as UK scrambles to keep Baroque treasure
A Baroque landscape masterpiece valued at £9 million has been placed under a temporary export ban, giving UK institutions a final opportunity to keep the work in the country.Read More... -
Welsh towns invited to compete for first-ever UK Town of Culture title
Could a Welsh town become the very first UK Town of Culture? Communities across Wales are being invited to step into the national spotlight as the UK launches its inaugural Town of CultureRead More...
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The UK government has announced plans to build up to 40,000 homes on disused railway land over the next decade as part of its £1 billion redevelopment initiative. The project will focus on
All new cars sold in the UK will soon be fitted with breathalysers and black box-style recorders, as Labour seeks to bring British vehicle manufacturing standards in line with
Tens of thousands of first-time buyers and families are set to benefit from new homes as the government unlocks surplus railway land for development. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has
Uber has suffered a significant legal setback after the UK Supreme Court dismissed its appeal in a case concerning whether rival private-hire taxi operators should be subject to a 20% Value
Chesham and Amersham in Buckinghamshire has been named the best place to retire in Britain, according to a new ranking from Legal & General (L&G). The commuter-belt constituency
Billionaire Eugene Shvidler has lost his appeal at the UK Supreme Court against sanctions imposed over his ties to Russia, a ruling that lawyers say makes future challenges to similar measures
Almost half of British adults are either postponing having children or deciding not to have them at all, with financial pressures emerging as the leading reason, a new poll has revealed.
Google is introducing a new AI-powered search feature in the UK, marking a major change to how users interact with the world’s most-used search engine.
Barclays reported a stronger-than-expected 23% rise in first-half profits, driven by a surge in trading activity sparked by U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs.
Food prices in the UK surged in July, reaching their highest inflation level in 17 months, largely driven by the rising costs of everyday staples like tea and meat. According to the British Retail