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Mayor unveils plans for four-day UEFA Champions Festival in London
Mayor unveils plans for four-day UEFA Champions Festival in London
London, renowned as the sporting capital of the world, gears up to host the UEFA Champions League final for an unprecedented eighth time, with Mayor Sadiq Khan leading the
Read More... Josko Gvardiol scores twice as Manchester City strengthen title bid
Josko Gvardiol scores twice as Manchester City strengthen title bid
Josko Gvardiol proved instrumental as Manchester City asserted their dominance over Fulham, securing a vital 3-0 victory to climb two points clear at the summit of the Premier League.
Read More... London Marathon sees record-breaking number of applicants for 2025 race
London Marathon sees record-breaking number of applicants for 2025 race
The anticipation for the 2025 London Marathon is soaring as event organizers reveal a remarkable surge in applications, setting a new record for participation.
Read More... Two Premier League players arrested in connection with alleged rape
Two Premier League players arrested in connection with alleged rape
Two Premier League footballers, both aged 19, have been arrested in connection with an alleged rape. They were released on bail after being interviewed by police.
Read More... Kenya dominates London Marathon with Munyao's win and Jepchirchir's record-breaking victory
Kenya dominates London Marathon with Munyao's win and Jepchirchir's record-breaking victory
Alexander Mutiso Munyao of Kenya clinched victory at the London Marathon, honoring the memory of last year's champion Kelvin Kiptum, who tragically passed away in a car accident in
Read More... London Marathon 2024: largest ever field takes on grueling 26.2-mile course
London Marathon 2024: largest ever field takes on grueling 26.2-mile course
A record-breaking 50,000 runners are participating in this year's London Marathon, marking what organizers have touted as the most inclusive event to date. Against the backdrop of a dry and
Read More... Football coaching boosts wellbeing of troubled pupils, study reveals
Football coaching boosts wellbeing of troubled pupils, study reveals
An extensive study conducted in Greater Manchester has uncovered the profound positive impact of intensive mentoring through football kickabouts on the wellbeing of troubled schoolchildren.
Read More... Emma Raducanu's stunning performance leads Britain to historic win in Billie Jean King Cup
Emma Raducanu's stunning performance leads Britain to historic win in Billie Jean King Cup
Former US Open champion Emma Raducanu showcased her exceptional talent as she propelled Great Britain to a remarkable victory against France in the Billie Jean King Cup.
Read More... Manchester Marathon 2024: road closures and race highlights for over 30,000 runners
Manchester Marathon 2024: road closures and race highlights for over 30,000 runners
Today, over 30,000 runners are expected to flood the streets of Manchester for the city's annual marathon.
Read More... London Landmarks Half Marathon raises over £50 million for charity
London Landmarks Half Marathon raises over £50 million for charity
The London Landmarks Half Marathon has reached a significant milestone, with participants raising more than £50 million for charitable causes since its inception, according to organizers.
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Proposal to restrict sex education for children under nine sparks controversy
Government proposals to prohibit sex education for children under nine in English schools have ignited debate over appropriate curriculum content and parental rights.Read More... -
UK joins European supercomputing initiative, opening doors for British researchers
British researchers, businesses, and academics are poised to benefit from expanded access to future supercomputer research funding, as the UK officially joins the European High PerformanceRead More... -
UJS President addresses Downing Street on unprecedented challenges for Jewish students
At a meeting convened at Downing Street to address campus antisemitism, Union of Jewish Students president Edward Isaacs delivered a poignant message, describing the past year asRead More... -
Protest camps emerge at Cambridge and Oxford targeting Israel
Pro-Palestinian encampments emerged at the prestigious campuses of Oxford and Cambridge on Monday, drawing attention to what organizers assert as complicity with Israeli actions.Read More... -
Board of Deputies presidential candidate urges University of Leeds to address antisemitism
Michael Ziff, a hopeful candidate for the presidency of the Board of Deputies, has penned a letter to the president and interim vice-chancellor of the University of Leeds,Read More... -
University of Oxford criticized for high-priced £446 tickets
Criticism has been leveled at the University of Oxford after it emerged that event tickets were being sold for a staggering £446.Read More... -
Goldsmiths students occupy library as Gaza campus protests reach UK
In a wave of solidarity with Palestine, protests erupted across British universities on Thursday, echoing the fervor of demonstrations at US campuses. At Goldsmiths University in London,Read More... -
Government plans to remove cap on faith school places
The Department for Education, led by The Rt Hon Gillian Keegan MP, is set to introduce proposals aimed at expanding school options by lifting the cap on faith school places.Read More... -
Home Secretary's actions lead to substantial reduction in migration
Efforts spearheaded by the Home Secretary to overhaul the UK's immigration system and curtail unsustainable levels of migration are yielding tangible results, as indicated byRead More... -
Leaked data reveals: one-third of asylum-seeking foreign students tied to six UK universities
Concerns over the misuse of higher education as an immigration pathway have been reignited as leaked figures expose a significant concentration of asylum claims among foreign students,Read More...
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King Charles, Queen Camilla, and Prince William to attend D-Day commemorations in Normandy
King Charles, Queen Camilla, and Prince William will participate in events in Normandy to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day, Buckingham Palace announced.Read More... -
M&S website and App experience technical issues
Marks and Spencer's website and app have faced significant technical difficulties, leaving customers unable to access their services for several hours. While the website is now operational,Read More... -
New pathway for Irish nationals to obtain British citizenship nears approval
A simplified route for citizens of the Republic of Ireland to acquire British citizenship is close to becoming law. The British Nationality (Irish Citizens) Bill, which has already passed theRead More... -
Severn Trent CEO defends multi-million pay amid rising sewage spills
Severn Trent's chief executive, Liv Garfield, has defended her multi-million pound compensation package despite a significant increase in sewage spills by the company in 2023.Read More... -
Thames Barrier marks 40th anniversary
The Thames Barrier, a defensive structure across the River Thames in East London, has been protecting the city and its surroundings from storm surges of up to 7 meters from the North SeaRead More...
Culture
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Sir Paul McCartney becomes first UK billionaire musician
Sir Paul McCartney has made history as the first UK musician to become a billionaire, according to the Sunday Times Rich List. The 81-year-old former Beatle increased his wealth by £50 millionRead More... -
London welcomes Gucci's high-stakes debut cruise collection
As dusk descended over the River Thames, the anticipation outside London's iconic Tate Modern was palpable. Among the luminaries gracing the event were supermodel Kate Moss, actressRead More... -
Dutch Eurovision contestant Joost Klein disqualified after backstage incident
The Dutch artist Joost Klein has been disqualified from the Eurovision Song Contest following a backstage incident, as reported by Swedish police after a female member of the productionRead More... -
King Charles assumes historic patronage ties to monarchy spanning over 200 years
In 2022, Buckingham Palace announced a comprehensive review of all royal patronages. Following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, nearly 500 charities and organizations found themselvesRead More... -
Homes England pledges £120,000 investment in Northstowe community initiatives
Homes England, the governmental body overseeing housing and urban revitalization efforts, has unveiled plans to allocate £120,000 in grant funding to support community-driven initiativesRead More... -
Fake Monet and Renoir paintings detected on eBay using AI
Up to 40 counterfeit paintings, including alleged works by Monet and Renoir, have been identified for sale on eBay, according to research conducted by Dr. Carina Popovici, an expertRead More... -
Pippa Middleton and James Matthews unveil lodge at Bucklebury Farm
Pippa Middleton and her billionaire husband James Matthews have inaugurated the lodge at Bucklebury Farm Park in Berkshire, offering a venue for parties, events, and Pilates sessions.Read More... -
Five British museums nominated for prestigious arts prize
Museums across Skipton, Dundee, Manchester, and London are vying for the esteemed title of Museum of the Year 2024.Read More... -
Gustav Klimt portrait sells for £25.7 million at Vienna auction
A long-lost portrait by Gustav Klimt, depicting a young woman, fetched a staggering 30 million euros (£25.7 million) at an auction held in Vienna on Wednesday.Read More... -
Rishi Sunak: remembering those lost in terror attack
In his Passover message to the Jewish community, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak acknowledges the somber reality that "for too many families, there will be empty seats" at the Seder table thisRead More... -
Co-op Live: Manchester's new arena opens with high capacity and ambitions
A monumental addition to Manchester's entertainment landscape, the new £365m Co-op Live arena is poised to claim the title of the largest indoor arena in the UK. Nestled beside ManchesterRead More... -
Brontë birthplace unveils open day prior to renovation
The birthplace of the renowned Brontë sisters is set to welcome visitors for a special glimpse inside before embarking on a significant refurbishment.Read More... -
Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' smashes Spotify record
Taylor Swift's latest album, "The Tortured Poets Department," has shattered Spotify's record for the most-streamed album in a single day, the platform has announced. Not only did Swift'sRead More...
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The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan is demanding ministers take sanctioning Russian oligarchs seriously by moving immediately to seize assets that can then be sold to fund aid to Ukraine.
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The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan has reiterated that London stands shoulder to shoulder with the people of Ukraine as President Putin’s war of aggression enters its second week. Today the
The UK government has pledged another £80 million in aid after Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine.
The Prime Minister will travel to Germany today (Saturday) for discussions with European allies amid increasing concern about the likelihood of a further Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Talks were held in the Russian Ministry of Defence in Moscow. This was the first time that the two nations’ defence ministers have met since General Shoygu visited London in 2013, and the
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has demanded that the Government acts now to put a stop to the capital being used for international money laundering. He’s urging ministers to draw up a
HMS Montrose, a Royal Navy ship operating as part of the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF), has seized over 1 tonne of illicit drugs in the Gulf of Oman worth almost £15 million.