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The volume of Austrian schillings that have yet to be exchanged for euros has declined only marginally compared with the previous year. At the end of November 2025, schillings worth 6.805

: Published: 23 December 2025

German car exports to the United States plunged nearly 14% in the first three quarters of 2025, marking the steepest decline of any German industry caught in U.S. President Donald Trump’s

: Published: 22 December 2025

Sunflower oil stocks owned by Geneva-based agribusiness Allseeds Switzerland were destroyed in Russian airstrikes near Odessa, the company confirmed on Saturday. One person was killed

: Published: 21 December 2025

TikTok’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance, has struck a binding agreement with American and international investors to continue operating in the United States, the video-sharing platform’s

: Published: 20 December 2025

The UK government has named senior diplomat Christian Turner as its next ambassador to the United States, Downing Street has confirmed.

: Published: 20 December 2025

Finland’s Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has issued a formal apology to Japan, China and South Korea after three members of parliament caused international outrage by posting images online in

: Published: 17 December 2025

Antwerp’s Jewish quarter will lose 16 federal police officers currently assigned to its protection from 1 January, mayor Els van Doesburg confirmed on Tuesday during the Play4 talk show

: Published: 17 December 2025

The European Parliament has approved legislation to phase out Russian gas imports, marking a major shift in the EU’s energy policy and efforts to curb Moscow’s influence over the bloc’s

: Published: 17 December 2025

A French court on December 15 sentenced former Congolese rebel leader Roger Lumbala to 30 years in prison for complicity in crimes against humanity committed during the Second Congo

: Published: 16 December 2025

The Louvre Museum closed its doors on Monday, turning away thousands of visitors after staff launched a rolling strike to protest deteriorating working conditions at the Paris landmark, just

: Published: 15 December 2025

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Sport

Netherlands win FIFA Fair Play Award after disciplined World Cup campaign

The Netherlands have been named the winners of FIFA's Fair Play Award following the 2026 World Cup, after finishing the tournament with the best disciplinary record.

Sinner overcomes Zverev to retain Wimbledon title after epic Centre Court battle

Jannik Sinner defended his Wimbledon title with a four-set victory over Alexander Zverev in a high-quality final, cementing his position as the world's leading men's player and claiming a

England edge Norway after extra time to reach World Cup semi-finals

Jude Bellingham scored twice, including an extra-time winner, as England overcame a spirited Norway 2-1 at Miami Stadium to book their place in the World Cup semi-finals for the fourth

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Education

Applications open for postgraduate student loans in England and Wales
Applications for postgraduate student finance for the 2026/27 academic year have opened for students in England and Wales.
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Clean air campaigner Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah awarded honorary doctorate
Clean air campaigner Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah has received an honorary doctorate from the University of Southampton in recognition of her work to improve air quality following the
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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's
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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 across
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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 while
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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 for
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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 more
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£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 subjects
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Starmer signals tougher curbs on youth social media access in UK
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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 participation
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London

UK News

Strong governance key to delivering more social housing, regulator says
Social landlords with strong governance are better placed to improve existing homes and build new ones, England's housing regulator has said, as it urged providers to strengthen oversight,
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Shop price inflation eases to 0.9% as retailers step up promotions
Shop price inflation in the UK slowed to its lowest level since December 2025 in July, helped by widespread summer discounts and promotions linked to the men's football World Cup,
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UK pledges continued support for Ukraine as Burnham hosts Zelenskyy on first foreign visit
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged that Britain's support for Ukraine will remain "unwavering" as he welcomed President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the UK for his first overseas visit
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Tesla wins Supreme Court fight to revive UK 5G patent licence case
Tesla has won a significant legal victory in the UK after the Supreme Court ruled that the electric carmaker can continue its lawsuit over licensing terms for 5G technology patents ahead of
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UK pension funds plan £1bn investment boost for Britain’s technology start-ups
Britain’s biggest pension providers are joining forces to create a new £1bn investment fund aimed at helping fast-growing science and technology companies expand, commercialise new
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Culture

Bloomsbury keeps profit outlook unchanged as AI partnerships boost early-year trading
Bloomsbury Publishing has maintained its full-year financial outlook after reporting a solid start to the new fiscal year, supported by continued income from artificial intelligence licensing
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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 in
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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.
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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 remarkable
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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 the
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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 the
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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.
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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.
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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 American
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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 opening
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Kengo Kuma chosen to lead landmark expansion of London’s National Gallery
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£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 and
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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.
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