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West Ham United and London Stadium unite to mark Holocaust Memorial Day
West Ham United and London Stadium unite to mark Holocaust Memorial Day
West Ham United and London Stadium will mark Holocaust Memorial Day this evening by lighting up the stadium as part of the nationwide ‘Light the Darkness’ moment of remembrance
Read More... £85m grassroots sport funding boost to transform 1,000 community facilities across the UK
£85m grassroots sport funding boost to transform 1,000 community facilities across the UK
Nearly 1,000 projects benefit as government targets deprived communities, women and girls, and long-term public health
Read More... Marc Guehi brings calm and authority to Manchester City defence in impressive debut win
Marc Guehi brings calm and authority to Manchester City defence in impressive debut win
Marc Guehi’s first afternoon in a Manchester City shirt offered something that has been in short supply at the Etihad in recent weeks: calm.
Read More... Jarrod Bowen breaks West Ham Premier League record as captain leads Hammers past Sunderland
Jarrod Bowen breaks West Ham Premier League record as captain leads Hammers past Sunderland
Jarrod Bowen etched his name deeper into West Ham United history on Saturday, producing a landmark performance that saw him become the club’s all-time leader for goal involvements in
Read More... Casemiro set to leave Manchester United as club confirms Summer exit
Casemiro set to leave Manchester United as club confirms Summer exit
Manchester United have confirmed that midfielder Casemiro will leave the club at the end of the season, bringing an end to his spell at Old Trafford.
Read More... Champions League roundup: Arsenal make history at Inter, Spurs shine at home as Man City stunned in Norway
Champions League roundup: Arsenal make history at Inter, Spurs shine at home as Man City stunned in Norway
Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur gave English football plenty to celebrate on a dramatic Champions League night, while Manchester City endured a sobering defeat north of the Arctic Circle.
Read More... Arsenal stumble but extend Premier League lead as Carrick sparks Manchester United derby revival
Arsenal stumble but extend Premier League lead as Carrick sparks Manchester United derby revival
Arsenal may have been left frustrated on the road, but the bigger picture still looks rosy for Mikel Arteta’s side. A goalless draw at Nottingham Forest on Saturday was enough to send the
Read More... Mayor and NBA pledge £2m boost for basketball as London prepares for NBA London Game 2026
Mayor and NBA pledge £2m boost for basketball as London prepares for NBA London Game 2026
London’s basketball scene is set for a major uplift as Mayor Sadiq Khan and the NBA unveil a near £2 million investment aimed at improving facilities, developing coaches and creating new
Read More... UK Sport targets record-breaking medal haul at Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Games
UK Sport targets record-breaking medal haul at Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Games
UK Sport has unveiled its medal ambitions for the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, outlining cautious but growing confidence in the strength and depth of British
Read More... England golf enjoys record-breaking 2025 as participation, handicaps and digital pathways hit all-time highs
England golf enjoys record-breaking 2025 as participation, handicaps and digital pathways hit all-time highs
England Golf has hailed 2025 as one of the most successful years in the organisation’s history, with participation levels, score submissions and digital engagement all reaching unprecedented
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From Australia to Europe, governments crack down on Children’s social media use
Governments around the world are moving to tighten controls on children’s access to social media, as concerns grow over online safety, mental health, and excessive screen time.Read More... -
UK–Uruguay Youth Mobility Scheme 2026: how young people can live, work and travel abroad
The UK–Uruguay Youth Mobility Scheme (YMS) continues to open doors in 2026, giving young people from both countries the chance to live, work and immerse themselves in a new culture forRead More... -
Richmond schools champion children’s health as London Healthy Schools Programme expands across the borough
Schools across Richmond upon Thames are reshaping the health and wellbeing of young people, with more than 20 schools now formally recognised through the London Healthy SchoolsRead More... -
Oxford appoints Professor Wim Decock as New Regius Professor of Civil Law
The King has formally approved the appointment of Professor Wim Decock as Regius Professor of Civil Law at the University of Oxford, one of the most prestigious legal chairs in the UnitedRead More... -
How UK safety scientists prevented a major tumble dryer fire risk in 103,000 homes
UK homes are safer today thanks to behind-the-scenes scientific work carried out by government experts to tackle a serious fire risk linked to household appliances.Read More... -
500 Lancashire students gain cutting-edge cyber and digital defence skills through MOD bursary scheme
More than 500 students across Lancashire are now developing cutting-edge digital and cyber defence skills thanks to a Ministry of Defence–funded bursary scheme designed to strengthenRead More... -
UK targets £40bn education export boom by 2030 under new International Strategy
The UK government has unveiled a sweeping new International Education Strategy aimed at turning British education into a £40 billion-a-year global export by the end of the decade,Read More... -
Why understanding consumer motivation, not moral messaging, is key to cutting ivory demand
Conservation campaigns aimed at stopping the illegal ivory trade could be far more effective if they focused less on moral condemnation and more on understanding why people buy ivory inRead More... -
Stopping weight-loss drugs triggers faster weight regain than ending diet and exercise, major Oxford review finds
People who stop taking weight-loss medications tend to regain weight quickly — and significantly faster than those who finish structured diet and exercise programmesRead More...
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Karen Newman appointed to sculpt Queen Elizabeth II for National Memorial in St James’s Park
Renowned British sculptor Karen Newman MRSS has been appointed to create a new sculpture of Queen Elizabeth II as part of the UK’s national memorial to the late Monarch, the QueenRead More... -
UK government unveils £1.5bn culture investment to save 1,000 local venues and restore national pride
The government has announced a landmark £1.5 billion investment in arts, culture and heritage, pledging to safeguard more than 1,000 local venues across England and reverse years ofRead More... -
Museum of Oxford reveals 2026 programme focused on community stories, talks and events
The Museum of Oxford has unveiled its 2026 programme, setting out a year of talks, tours and hands-on events that place local people and shared histories firmly centre stage. The newRead More... -
£9m Claude Lorrain masterpiece faces possible export as UK scrambles to keep Baroque treasure
A Baroque landscape masterpiece valued at £9 million has been placed under a temporary export ban, giving UK institutions a final opportunity to keep the work in the country.Read More... -
Welsh towns invited to compete for first-ever UK Town of Culture title
Could a Welsh town become the very first UK Town of Culture? Communities across Wales are being invited to step into the national spotlight as the UK launches its inaugural Town of CultureRead More... -
In Bloom: How plants shaped Britain and the modern world
Plants surround us every day – in our gardens, our homes and even in our cups of tea – yet few of us stop to consider the extraordinary journeys they have taken to get here.Read More... -
UK launches first town of culture competition to revive local pride and boost economic growth
The government has officially launched the UK’s first-ever Town of Culture competition, marking a major new push to restore pride in communities and drive cultural-led economic growthRead More... -
Government announces academy trust inspections to strengthen school accountability
New academy trust inspections to boost transparency for parents and strengthen outcomes for childrenRead More... -
Cumbrian animated flood film scoops international science award
A short animated film featuring a red squirrel from Cumbria has won an international education award, shining a global spotlight on how trees can help tackle floodingRead More... -
Inside an immersive Guildhall Art Gallery exhibition inspired by the London Tube
The sensory world of the London Tube is brought vividly to life in a new immersive exhibition at Guildhall Art Gallery, uniting painter Jock McFadyen RA with musicianRead More... -
Researchers uncover ‘lost geometric code’ embedded in Oxford and Britain’s historic buildings
Researchers say they have uncovered a long-forgotten geometric code woven into some of Britain’s most famous historic buildings, including landmarks in Oxford.Read More... -
IWM Duxford to open new Second World War rooms revealing unseen artefacts and daily life of wartime pilots
IWM Duxford is set to open three newly restored Second World War spaces, offering visitors an intimate look at the lives of aircrew stationed at the Cambridgeshire airfield during the conflict.Read More... -
War-torn Trafalgar Union Flag faces possible departure from UK
A rare Union Flag that led the British charge at the Battle of Trafalgar has been placed under an export bar, giving UK institutions the chance to keep the historic relic in the country.Read More...
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Saga lifts profit forecast as cruise boom and over-50s travel demand surge
UK travel and insurance group Saga has raised its annual profit outlook after a strong year for its cruise and holiday businesses, buoyed by robust...29 January 2026Read More...
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London nightlife taskforce unveils 23-point plan to revitalise the capital after dark
London’s nightlife could be on the brink of a major reset after the publication of a landmark new report setting out how the capital can protect,...29 January 2026Read More...
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Storm Chandra sparks ongoing flood risk in Somerset and Dorset, Environment Agency warns
The Environment Agency has warned that the risk of flooding remains high across parts of Somerset and Dorset following heavy rainfall brought by Storm...29 January 2026Read More...
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Lloyds raises profitability targets after annual profit jumps 12% despite motor finance charges
Lloyds Banking Group reported a stronger-than-expected rise in annual profit, prompting Britain’s biggest mortgage lender to upgrade its profitability...29 January 2026Read More... -
Government secures future of Isle of Wight Vestas factory, saving 300 wind energy jobs
More than 300 skilled jobs on the Isle of Wight have been saved after government intervention and fresh investment from wind turbine manufacturer Vestas...28 January 2026Read More... -
New farm pollution rules aim to clean up rivers while easing burden on farmers
Simplified regulations and tighter sludge controls designed to protect water quality and support sustainable food production28 January 2026Read More... -
HSBC breaks $300 billion market value barrier as shares hit record high
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UK government taps top British AI talent to transform public services and strengthen national security
The UK government is bringing some of the country’s leading artificial intelligence experts into Whitehall as part of a major push to modernise public...27 January 2026Read More... -
London marks Holocaust Memorial Day as Mayor and Assembly host moving City Hall commemoration
London’s City Hall became a place of reflection and remembrance on 19 January, as Mayor of London Sadiq Khan and the Deputy Chair of the London Assembly,...27 January 2026Read More... -
TfL’s five-year road plan wims to cut congestion, speed up buses and future-proof London’s streets
Transport for London (TfL) has unveiled an ambitious five-year strategy designed to tackle congestion, improve safety and modernise how London’s...26 January 2026Read More... -
UK banks unveil £11bn funding boost to help small businesses expand globally
UK lenders have announced a landmark £11 billion financing package designed to help British small and mid-sized businesses invest, grow and break...26 January 2026Read More... -
Major offshore wind farm off North Wales coast set to create jobs and boost economy
A major new offshore wind development in the Irish Sea is set to bring skilled jobs, investment and long-term economic growth to North Wales, according...26 January 2026Read More... -
UK invests £14m in community ocean projects to cut poverty and protect marine life worldwide
The UK is stepping up its global push to protect the ocean while tackling poverty, announcing £14 million in new funding for community-led projects...26 January 2026Read More... -
UK to launch ‘British FBI’ in biggest policing overhaul since 1829
The British government has announced plans to create a new National Police Service — widely described as a “British FBI” — in a sweeping...25 January 2026Read More... -
New SL11 Superloop express bus launches this weekend with free travel for first week
London’s Superloop network is expanding again, with a brand-new express bus service set to hit the roads this weekend. The SL11 Superloop will begin...25 January 2026Read More...
World News
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Hungary unveils $157 million heating subsidy as election nears and living costs bite
Hungary’s government has announced a 50 billion forint ($157 million) support scheme to help households cope with rising heating bills this winter,...29 January 2026Read More...
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From tradition to global markets: Lidia Dart’s insights from SABAVA
Interview with the European representative SABAVA Impex Lidia Dart.28 January 2026Read More... -
EU greenlights €3.1 billion Spanish state aid scheme to boost high-efficiency cogeneration power
The European Commission has given the green light to a €3.1 billion Spanish state aid scheme aimed at ramping up electricity production from highly...28 January 2026Read More... -
Starmer visits China in diplomatic reset, urges UK businesses to expand ties despite security concerns
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in China on Wednesday for the first visit by a UK leader in eight years, striking an optimistic but cautious...28 January 2026Read More... -
Spain announces €20 million compensation plan after deadly high-speed train crash
Spain will allocate 20 million euros ($24 million) in compensation to victims of last week’s high-speed train derailment that killed 45 people and...27 January 2026Read More... -
Switzerland sees second straight year of slowing immigration as departures rise
Immigration to Switzerland lost momentum in 2025, with fewer foreign nationals moving to the country and more deciding to leave, according to provisional...26 January 2026Read More... -
Gold miner stocks rally as gold prices smash $5,100 record on safe-haven surge
Shares of gold mining companies surged in premarket trading on Monday after bullion prices soared to a fresh all-time high of $5,100 per ounce, extending...26 January 2026Read More... -
Zelenskiy says U.S. security guarantees deal Is final, awaits signing as Ukraine-Russia talks continue
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday that a key U.S. document outlining security guarantees for Ukraine is fully finalized and ready to be...25 January 2026Read More... -
Historic U.S. winter storm knocks out power to 230,000, grounds thousands of flights nationwide
A powerful winter storm sweeping across much of the United States has left more than 230,000 customers without electricity and triggered widespread...25 January 2026Read More... -
Russian missile barrage plunges over one million Ukrainians into darkness amid deep winter cold
Russia unleashed a large-scale overnight assault on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure on Saturday, triggering explosions across Kyiv and cutting electricity...24 January 2026Read More... -
UK and US nuclear leaders forge strategic deal to transport next-generation fuel
UK-based Nuclear Transport Solutions and US nuclear giant Westinghouse have signed a landmark agreement to accelerate the safe transport of advanced...24 January 2026Read More... -
Trump threatens 100% tariffs on Canadian imports over potential China trade deal
U.S. President Donald Trump warned on Saturday that the United States would impose sweeping tariffs on Canadian goods if Canada moves forward with...24 January 2026Read More... -
Libya to sign $20 billion oil deal with TotalEnergies and ConocoPhillips to boost production
Libya will sign a 25-year oil development agreement this Saturday with France’s TotalEnergies and U.S. energy major ConocoPhillips, marking one...24 January 2026Read More... -
EU rushes emergency power to Ukraine as Russian attacks leave 1 million without heat in sub-zero temperatures
The European Union is stepping up emergency support to Ukraine after relentless Russian missile and drone strikes knocked out power, heating and water...23 January 2026Read More... -
France’s government survives first no-confidence vote after forcing through 2026 budget
France’s government has cleared the first major hurdle in its battle to pass the 2026 budget, surviving a no-confidence vote in parliament on Friday...23 January 2026Read More...
Media
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UK culture secretary signals possible intervention in £500m Telegraph takeover
Britain’s culture secretary, Lisa Nandy, has signalled she may step in to review the proposed £500 million takeover of the Daily Telegraph by Daily...21 January 2026Read More... -
Prince Harry takes the stand as privacy lawsuit against Daily Mail publisher begins at High Court
Prince Harry has arrived at the High Court in London for the opening of a major privacy trial against the publisher of the Daily Mail, marking...19 January 2026Read More... -
Prince Harry to testify in High Court privacy battle against Daily Mail publisher
Prince Harry is set to return to a London courtroom next week, where he will personally give evidence in a high-profile privacy lawsuit against the...15 January 2026Read More... -
UK government turns to TikTok to publicise immigration raids amid voter backlash
The British government has taken its immigration message to TikTok, launching an official account that showcases raids on people accused of working...14 January 2026Read More... -
Keir Starmer threatens action against Elon Musk over AI ‘Deepfake’ abuse on X
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has issued a stark warning to Elon Musk, urging the tech billionaire to rein in his AI chatbot Grok after it was reportedly...13 January 2026Read More... -
BBC moves to dismiss Donald Trump’s $5bn defamation lawsuit over January 6 documentary
The BBC is preparing to ask a US court to throw out Donald Trump’s $5bn (£3.7bn) defamation lawsuit, arguing that the case has no legal footing...13 January 2026Read More... -
Meta blocks 550,000 social media accounts as Australia enforces world’s toughest youth ban
Meta has blocked more than half a million social media accounts in the opening days of Australia’s sweeping new law banning children under 16 from...12 January 2026Read More...