World News

British travellers returning from the EU or EEA can no longer bring meat or dairy products into Great Britain, following new Government rules that took effect on Saturday, 12 April.

: Published: 17 April 2025

A high-level international conference held in London on Tuesday called for immediate collective action to end the ongoing civil war in Sudan, which has led to thousands of deaths and displaced

: Published: 15 April 2025

A court in Dhaka has issued an arrest warrant for British Labour MP Tulip Siddiq as part of a corruption investigation tied to Bangladesh's former ruling regime.

: Published: 14 April 2025

Germany and the UK reaffirmed their commitment to Ukraine’s defense on April 11, sending a strong message to Russia that Western military support will endure, even as the US begins

: Published: 11 April 2025

Global markets took another hit on Friday, as escalating trade tensions and a sharp selloff in bonds rattled investors, triggering a flight from U.S. assets and safe-haven scramble.

: Published: 11 April 2025

King Charles and Queen Camilla met privately with Pope Francis on Wednesday afternoon during a visit to the Vatican, where they offered their well wishes for the Pope’s continued recovery.

: Published: 10 April 2025

King Charles III and Queen Camilla continued their state visit to Italy on Tuesday, receiving a warm welcome at the Quirinale Palace from Italian President Sergio Mattarella. This marks the

: Published: 09 April 2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced that two Chinese soldiers have been captured by Ukrainian forces during combat operations in eastern Ukraine.

: Published: 08 April 2025

Crown Princess Amalia of the Netherlands has unveiled a vibrant tulip garden in the heart of Madrid as a gesture of thanks to the Spanish capital, which became her refuge during a difficult

: Published: 08 April 2025

British retail magnate Philip Green has lost a legal battle against the UK at the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), which centered on the use of parliamentary privilege.

: Published: 08 April 2025

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Sport

Nick Kyrgios suspended after cocaine test as Australian tennis star admits ‘huge mistake’

Nick Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended from professional tennis after testing positive for cocaine, bringing fresh turmoil to the career of one of the sport’s most unpredictable and

Fraud arrest follows security disruption at Birmingham European Athletics Championships

A man in his 30s has been arrested on suspicion of fraud following a security operation that caused significant disruption at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham on

Asher-Smith matches European medal record as Hunt completes golden treble

Dina Asher-Smith has joined an elite chapter of European athletics history after helping Great Britain to gold in the women’s 4x100 metres relay in Birmingham, taking her European

OG Anunoby brings NBA champion’s backing to Mayor’s £2m plan to transform London basketball courts

London-born NBA champion OG Anunoby has thrown his support behind the Mayor of London’s drive to expand basketball across the capital, announcing a personal investment in the

London launches bid to bring 2029 World Athletics Championships back to the capital

London has formally entered the race to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, putting forward a bid that organisers say could deliver more than £400 million in economic and

Serbia and Sweden withdraw support for Infantino's FIFA re-election

Serbia and Sweden have withdrawn their support for Gianni Infantino's bid for another term as FIFA president, following Wales in breaking ranks with the world football governing

Wales withdraws support for Infantino’s FIFA re-election bid

The Football Association of Wales (FAW) has withdrawn its support for Gianni Infantino’s bid to remain FIFA president, citing concerns over governance and leadership.

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

Education

Climate change and ageing: why health systems face a new global risk
Climate change is emerging as a major challenge for ageing societies, with extreme weather, pressure on healthcare systems and economic disruption increasingly interacting to shape
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Children to get free bus travel across England during August
Children aged five to 15 will be able to travel for free on most local buses in England throughout August, under a government scheme aimed at helping families reduce the cost of summer
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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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London

UK News

Chery to open UK R&D centre as Chinese carmakers expand their footprint
Chinese carmaker Chery Automobile is strengthening its presence in the British market with plans to establish a new research and development centre in the UK later this year, signalling a
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AI overhaul set to cut 101 waiting times and free police to focus on crime
A new artificial intelligence system is being introduced to England and Wales’ police 101 service in an effort to cut waiting times, divert millions of misdirected calls and give officers and
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Government launches £442m drive to get rough sleepers off UK streets by Christmas
The government has unveiled a £442 million package aimed at ensuring everyone sleeping rough in England is offered a route into accommodation this winter, setting Christmas as the
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UK pay awards slip to 10-month low as employers turn more cautious
Pay rises agreed by British employers have fallen to their lowest level in almost a year, adding to growing evidence that the UK labour market is losing momentum.
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Frasers pushes Hugo Boss stake close to 48% as Ashley steps up luxury retail ambitions
British retail group Frasers has increased its holding in German fashion house Hugo Boss to almost 48%, intensifying Mike Ashley’s push to build a stronger position in the luxury market.
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Culture

Honiara welcomes a global showcase of wildlife photography
Some of the world’s most striking wildlife photographs have arrived in the Solomon Islands, as the British High Commission and the Solomon Islands National Art Gallery open an
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Britain’s festival season stages a cautious comeback as fans pay for more
Britain’s battered music festival industry is showing tentative signs of recovery, with several major events selling out faster than expected as organisers reshape their offer around
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British Week in Paraguay marks a decade with nine days of culture, food and music
Asunción is preparing for the 10th edition of British Week, a nine-day programme showcasing British culture and connections across Paraguay.
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Stefan Zweig’s London refuge marked with blue plaque 90 years after Austrian writer fled Hitler
A London address that once offered refuge to one of Austria’s most celebrated writers has been formally marked in honour of Stefan Zweig, the Jewish novelist and essayist who fled the
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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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