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The UK and France are jointly consulting on the growing threat posed by the proliferation and irresponsible use of commercial cyber intrusion capabilities.
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz have jointly issued a warning to Iran, urging it to refrain
Sweden's Ambassador to Mali, Kristina Kuhnel, has been given 72 hours to leave the country, following a decision by Mali's foreign ministry on Friday, August 9. The expulsion is in response to
The UK has announced sanctions against four individuals and three entities in Belarus as part of a coordinated international response to ongoing human rights violations and Belarus's support
French President Emmanuel Macron has granted permission for Pacific Island leaders to visit the French territory of New Caledonia to assess the ongoing civil unrest between indigenous
British Airways announced that it will suspend flights to Beijing starting from October 26, with the suspension expected to last until November 2025. The airline did not provide specific reasons
UK Export Finance (UKEF) and KUKE, the export credit agencies from the UK and Poland respectively, have provided a guarantee for a €249 million loan arranged by Standard Chartered Bank
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has issued a statement regarding the disbandment of Thailand's primary opposition party.
The billionaire owner of X, formerly known as Twitter, has sparked a controversy with Downing Street over the ongoing riots in UK cities, amid accusations that social media
Maria Eagle, the UK's Minister for Defence Procurement and Industry, recently visited Ukraine to meet with Ukrainian officials and UK defence industry leaders. This visit aimed to advance
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Sport
Manchester United turns Old Trafford turf into a piece of club history for fans
Manchester United turns Old Trafford turf into a piece of club history for fans
Manchester United are giving supporters an unusual opportunity to take home a small piece of the club’s iconic stadium, with preserved sections of the Old Trafford pitch being sold as
Read More... Former police chief among officers investigated over Maccabi Tel Aviv fans ban
Former police chief among officers investigated over Maccabi Tel Aviv fans ban
A former senior British police chief and three other officers are facing misconduct investigations over the decision to prevent supporters of Israeli football club Maccabi Tel Aviv
Read More... Nick Kyrgios suspended after cocaine test as Australian tennis star admits ‘huge mistake’
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
Read More... Fraud arrest follows security disruption at Birmingham European Athletics Championships
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
Read More... Asher-Smith matches European medal record as Hunt completes golden treble
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
Read More... OG Anunoby brings NBA champion’s backing to Mayor’s £2m plan to transform London basketball courts
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
Read More... London launches bid to bring 2029 World Athletics Championships back to the capital
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
Read More... Serbia and Sweden withdraw support for Infantino's FIFA re-election
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
Read More... Wales withdraws support for Infantino’s FIFA re-election bid
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.
Read More... Netherlands win FIFA Fair Play Award after disciplined World Cup campaign
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.
Read More... Education
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UK schools to receive new support to confront misogyny and harmful online influences
Schools across England are set to receive a new package of guidance and resources designed to help teachers tackle misogyny, promote respectful relationships and address harmfulRead More... -
England to recruit 1,000 youth workers in biggest youth services expansion for a generation
The government is to fund the recruitment and training of 1,000 new youth workers across England as part of a major expansion of services aimed at helping young people who are at riskRead More... -
London schools see sharp fall in exclusions as Inclusion Charter strengthens safety and belonging
New evidence suggests that efforts to improve inclusion and prevent violence are contributing to safer and more supportive school environments across London, with suspension andRead More... -
£22.5m programme to expand enrichment opportunities for children in more than 400 schools
Hundreds of thousands of young people in disadvantaged communities across England are set to gain greater access to sport, music, arts, debating, volunteering and outdoor activitiesRead More... -
Jewish studies in Europe at a crossroads: an interview with Oleg Kozerod
Interview with Oleh Kozerod, Researcher at the Kuras Institute of Political and Ethnic Studies of the National Academy of Sciences of UkraineRead More... -
England’s education overhaul puts local leaders at the centre of jobs and skills reform
Government brings mayors, employers, schools and colleges together to reshape technical education and connect young people with regional job opportunitiesRead More... -
London’s school run transformed as car journeys fall and active travel soars
A decade of policies introduced under Mayor Sadiq Khan has significantly changed how children travel to school, with new Transport for London figures showing a sharp fall in schoolRead More... -
UK families to save thousands as free school meals and breakfast clubs expand
Millions of children will gain access to free school meals this term as the government rolls out a wider package aimed at cutting the cost of sending children to school.Read More... -
Malaysia’s new Chevening cohort set to strengthen UK–Malaysia ties
Twenty Malaysian professionals and emerging leaders are preparing to begin postgraduate studies in the United Kingdom after securing places on the prestigious Chevening scholarshipRead More... -
GCSE results deliver strongest-ever rise in top maths grades
More than 6,000 additional pupils secure grade 7 or above in maths as overall GCSE performance edges higherRead More...
UK News
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UK reopens refugee resettlement programme, expanding safe routes for Afghans and Palestinians
The UK government is reopening its flagship refugee resettlement programme to new referrals, creating another legal pathway for people fleeing war and persecution.Read More... -
New UK export finance scheme opens door to fast-growing markets
The UK is launching a new financing initiative designed to help British companies expand into rapidly growing overseas markets by making it easier for foreign buyers to purchase UKRead More... -
Diesel hits record £1.99 a litre at UK pumps amid global supply strain
Diesel prices across the UK have climbed to a record high, adding to pressure on motorists, businesses and the wider economy as disruption linked to the conflict involving Iran continuesRead More... -
UK first-time buyer plan puts housebuilders back in focus — but rules will determine its impact
Britain’s planned return of government-backed support for first-time buyers is giving the country’s housebuilding sector a fresh reason for optimism, with investors betting that the schemeRead More... -
Britain unveils £5bn export finance drive to open new markets for UK businesses
The government is preparing a major expansion of export support aimed at helping British companies win business in fast-growing overseas markets, with Brazil, Mexico and MoroccoRead More...
Culture
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England’s national museums to keep free admission for all visitors
Government rules out charges for international tourists as museums receive further investmentRead More... -
UK museums given three months to keep rare Renaissance bronze in Britain
British museums and galleries have been given a limited window to secure a rare Renaissance sculpture valued at more than £4.6 million, after the Government temporarily halted itsRead More... -
Oasis set to return in 2027 with massive 38-date global tour
Oasis are extending their long-awaited comeback with an ambitious 38-date tour scheduled for 2027, taking the iconic Britpop group across the UK, Ireland, continental Europe and theRead More... -
UK moves to keep Stanley Spencer’s landmark resurrection painting
The British government has stepped in to prevent a major early work by Stanley Spencer from leaving the country, giving museums and galleries a limited window to secure the paintingRead More... -
London’s record summer of live music delivers £3.4bn boost
London has enjoyed a record-breaking summer of live music, with millions of fans attending concerts across the capital as some of the world’s biggest artists took to its stadiums, arenasRead More... -
Government blocks export of rare Anglo-Saxon artefact in bid to keep national treasure in UK
The UK government has imposed a temporary export ban on an exceptionally rare Anglo-Saxon metal mount, giving museums and galleries time to raise funds to keep the historicRead More... -
Jan van Eyck’s portraits to unite in landmark National Gallery exhibition
An unprecedented gathering of works by one of the Northern Renaissance’s greatest masters will bring Jan van Eyck’s portraiture into focus at the National Gallery this winter, with all 10 ofRead More... -
Europol sounds alarm over more violent museum heists across Europe
Museum robberies are taking a more dangerous turn across Europe, with organised criminal groups increasingly using heavy tools, explosives and other forms of force to steal valuableRead More... -
London marks UNESCO day with call for action, memory and justice on the legacy of the transatlantic slave trade
City Hall brings together community leaders, artists, young Londoners and historians to honour those affected by the transatlantic slave trade and celebrate the strength of African andRead More... -
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 anRead More... -
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 aroundRead More... -
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.Read More... -
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 theRead More...
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