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The Prime Minister held talks with Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, on Friday, 14 February 2026, on the margins of the Munich Security Conference.
The UK government has formally confirmed that Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was poisoned while in prison, following extensive laboratory analysis that detected a rare and lethal
When Brazil’s president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva learned that a Rio de Janeiro samba school would honor his life story during Carnival, the moment moved him to tears. Photos later showed
The Scottish Secretary will this weekend begin a week-long diplomatic and trade mission to the Indo-Pacific, travelling to Australia, New Zealand and Singapore as
French President Emmanuel Macron has called for stronger, coordinated action to confront antisemitism, warning that hatred toward Jews remains deeply
The UK has pledged more than £500 million in urgent air defence support for Ukraine, underscoring its continued military backing as NATO sharpens its focus on
The head of the Commonwealth says member nations are edging closer to formal discussions on reparations for the transatlantic slave trade, signalling what could
Russian forces are stepping up pressure on the eastern Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, with Kyiv warning that the fighting has entered what could be its decisive stage in a campaign that has
The United Kingdom and Malaysia are strengthening bilateral cooperation to accelerate the development of a sustainable, integrated and future-ready transport system, as both countries step
French wine and spirits exports sank to their lowest volume in at least 25 years last year, battered by rising trade barriers, weakening demand in key markets and the impact of a strong euro,
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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.
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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...
UK News
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MJ Gleeson warns housing market recovery remains uncertain despite stronger home sales
UK housebuilder MJ Gleeson has warned that the timing of a recovery in the housing market remains uncertain, citing ongoing geopolitical tensions and policy-related risks, even as itRead More... -
Police investigate Reform UK donations linked to Farage ally's family
Police are investigating more than £500,000 in donations made to Reform UK before the 2024 general election, following a referral from the Electoral Commission.Read More... -
Ventnor coastal defence project moves into survey phase ahead of £multi-million seafront upgrade
Ground investigations are set to begin along the Ventnor coastline this summer as plans progress for a major coastal defence scheme designed to protect the Isle of WightRead More... -
UK-funded 4G rollout reaches milestone with 50th rural mast activated in Scotland
The UK government has switched on its 50th publicly funded 4G mobile mast in Scotland, marking a milestone in efforts to improve phone coverage across some of the country's mostRead More... -
Neo-Nazi jailed for 13 years over planned terror attack
A British neo-Nazi who tried to buy a pistol and ammunition from undercover officers for a planned terrorist attack has been jailed for 13 years and six months, police have said.Read More...
Culture
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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... -
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...
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