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Roger Federer officially joins the billionaire club, says Forbes
Roger Federer officially joins the billionaire club, says Forbes
Swiss tennis icon Roger Federer has officially reached billionaire status, according to Forbes.
Read More... Premier League boss warns: racist abuse will lead to bans and possible prosecution
Premier League boss warns: racist abuse will lead to bans and possible prosecution
Premier League chief executive Richard Masters has made it clear: racist abuse will not be tolerated in football. Offenders risk being banned from stadiums—and could even
Read More... London City Lionesses bring in Spanish defender Jana Fernández
London City Lionesses bring in Spanish defender Jana Fernández
London City Lionesses have confirmed the signing of Spanish defender Jana Fernández from Barcelona.
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Ex-Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey appears in court over rape and sexual assault charges
Ex-Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey appears in court over rape and sexual assault charges
Former Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey has appeared in court facing serious allegations of sexual offences.
Read More... New UK Esports initiative to strengthen digital and cyber skills in defence
New UK Esports initiative to strengthen digital and cyber skills in defence
A groundbreaking partnership with the International Defence Esports Games (IDEG) will enhance the digital and cyber capabilities of UK Armed Forces personnel, with a particular focus on AI,
Read More... Al-Nassr seal £43.7m deal for Chelsea forward Joao Felix
Al-Nassr seal £43.7m deal for Chelsea forward Joao Felix
Al-Nassr have reached an agreement with Chelsea to sign Joao Felix in a deal worth up to £43.7 million.
Read More... Downing Street to host special celebration for victorious Lionesses
Downing Street to host special celebration for victorious Lionesses
England’s triumphant Lionesses will be honoured at a special reception at 10 Downing Street today, following their historic win in the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 final.
Read More... Tadej Pogačar wins fourth Tour de France, cements place among cycling legends
Tadej Pogačar wins fourth Tour de France, cements place among cycling legends
Tadej Pogačar confirmed his place in cycling history on Sunday by claiming his fourth Tour de France title, putting him just one victory away from matching the all-time record.
Read More... Michelle Agyemang: England’s teenage hero at Euro 2025
Michelle Agyemang: England’s teenage hero at Euro 2025
Just four years ago, Michelle Agyemang was a ball girl at Wembley. Now, the 19-year-old striker has become England’s unexpected star at Euro 2025 — scoring three goals in four games,
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Parents set to save thousands as government expands childcare support
With the new school term just around the corner, families are getting some welcome news: from next month, working parents will be able to save up to £7,500 a year thanks to the governmentRead More... -
UK opens path for dozens of Gazan students to study at British universities
Dozens of students from Gaza have been given the green light to begin their studies at British universities this fall, after the UK government agreed to make special changes toRead More... -
Queen Mary University of London climbs in global rankings
Queen Mary University of London has strengthened its reputation as one of the world’s leading universities, rising an impressive 35 places in the QS World University Rankings over theRead More... -
The best universities in Britain for a degree in business: our definitive guide for 2026
The University of Reading has been crowned the best place to study business in Britain, according to the 2026 edition of the ‘Daily Mail University Guide’.Read More... -
Oxford named UK’s second-best university in 2026 ranking
Oxford University has been ranked the second-best university in the UK for 2026, according to a new league table published by The Daily Mail.Read More... -
Oxfordshire private school sells for £4.5m following closure
A Banbury-based private school has been sold for £4.5 million, just months after it announced it would close.Read More... -
East London state school beats Eton with record-breaking A-Level results
A state school in one of London’s most deprived boroughs has outperformed Eton College, with more than 250 students achieving straight A grades on A-level results day.Read More... -
Young people across England celebrate exam success
Thousands of students in England are celebrating today (14 August) after receiving their A level, T Level and Vocational Technical Qualification (VTQ) results. Education SecretaryRead More... -
Less processed diets may boost weight loss, UCL study finds
Eating minimally processed foods could significantly enhance weight loss compared to ultra-processed alternatives, even when both diets are nutritionally identical, according to a new clinicalRead More... -
Tuition fees in England and Wales rise to £9,535
Tuition fees for undergraduate degrees in England and Wales have increased to £9,535 per year, marking the first rise since 2017. Alongside this, maintenance loans have also been raised,Read More...
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For the very first time, Queen Marie of Romania’s delicate floral watercolors are heading to London
From September 18 to October 12, her works—kept safe for over a century in the manuscripts of the Romanian Academy—will be shown at The King’s Foundation Garrison Chapel Gallery,Read More... -
A huge Japanese food & culture festival is coming to London next month – and it’s totally free
For one day only, Trafalgar Square will transform into a vibrant hub of Japanese food, music, and traditions – and you won’t want to miss it. On September 21, the UK’s biggest annualRead More... -
Why England’s streets are suddenly covered in flags
Lately, if you’ve been driving around parts of England, you’ve probably noticed something unusual: lampposts covered in Union Jacks and St George’s crosses. In places like Birmingham,Read More... -
Notting Hill Carnival safety crackdown: 100 arrests and 50 weapons seized
Police have launched a major safety operation ahead of this year’s Notting Hill Carnival, arresting 100 people and seizing dozens of weapons in a bid to keep the huge celebration safe.Read More... -
Norwich castle reopens after £27.5 million transformation
After nearly five years behind scaffolding, one of England’s most iconic Norman landmarks has reopened its doors. Norwich Castle Keep – first built almost 900 years ago – has undergone aRead More... -
Kneecap rapper faces terror charge in London over Hezbollah flag
One of the members of Irish rap group Kneecap appeared in a London court on Wednesday, facing a terrorism charge for allegedly displaying a Hezbollah flag during a performance.Read More... -
Soho House goes private in $2.7B deal — with Ashton Kutcher joining the board
Soho House, the exclusive members-only club that started above a London café in the ’90s, is set to go private again in a $2.7 billion deal. The move is being led by New York–based MCRRead More... -
France to loan iconic Bayeux Tapestry to UK for first time in 900 years
For the first time in nearly a millennium, the Bayeux Tapestry, one of France’s most treasured cultural artifacts, will leave French soil. The 11th-century embroidery, which depicts theRead More... -
‘Skibidi’, ‘delulu’ and ‘tradwife’ join the Cambridge Dictionary – thanks to TikTok’s influence
The English language has a few new additions – and they’re straight out of internet culture. Words like ‘skibidi’, ‘delulu’ and ‘tradwife’ have officially made it into the Cambridge...Read More... -
Grand new UK festival set to debut at Blenheim Palace
In 2026, a brand-new five-day festival is landing at one of the most stunning locations in the country – Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Read More... -
London museum highlights forgotten African and Indian troops of WWII
The overlooked contributions of African and Indian soldiers who fought in South Asia during the Second World War are taking centre stage in a new London exhibition.Read More... -
Wikipedia loses legal challenge over online Safety Act rules
Wikipedia has failed in its bid to overturn parts of the UK’s Online Safety Act, which it says could endanger the privacy and safety of its volunteer editors.Read More... -
Brixton town centre comes alive with music, food, and culture under Mayor’s Summer Streets scheme
Atlantic Road in Brixton was transformed into a vibrant hub of music, food, and trade on Saturday, as part of the Mayor of London’s Summer Streets initiative. Backed by Mayor Sadiq Khan’sRead More...
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Lidl recalls chicken kievs over salmonella fears – shoppers urged not to eat
Lidl has issued an urgent warning to customers after one of its popular frozen products was found to pose a potential health risk.29 August 2025Read More...
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UK bank shares slide as investors brace for possible budget tax raid
Banking stocks in the UK dropped on Friday after speculation grew that Chancellor Rachel Reeves could hit the sector with a new windfall tax in her...29 August 2025Read More...
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Lotus to cut 550 jobs in the UK as auto industry faces turbulence
Lotus, the iconic British sports car maker, announced on Thursday that it will cut up to 550 jobs across its operations in the UK. The move comes just...29 August 2025Read More...
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The “hidden detail” behind the UK’s latest energy bill hike
UK households are facing yet another bump in their energy bills this autumn. Ofgem, the energy regulator, has confirmed that from October 2025 the...29 August 2025Read More... -
Think tank urges UK to tax banks on billions earned from BoE reserves
Britain’s government should start taxing banks on the hefty sums they earn from money parked at the Bank of England, according to a leading think...29 August 2025Read More... -
HSBC UK back online after major outage
HSBC’s mobile and online banking services are back up and running after a technical issue left thousands of customers locked out of their accounts...27 August 2025Read More... -
Eggs, butter and chocolate drive price hikes in UK shops
Prices in UK shops crept higher in August, with everyday staples like eggs, butter and chocolate seeing some of the steepest increases, according to...27 August 2025Read More... -
Church of England abuse survivors say personal details were leaked in email
Survivors of abuse within the Church of England say their private information has been exposed in a major data breach connected to the Church’s new...27 August 2025Read More... -
UK producer price inflation hits two-year high in June
British factory gate prices – what producers charge for their goods – climbed to their highest level in two years this June, adding to concerns...27 August 2025Read More... -
UK energy bills to rise 2% in October as Ofgem lifts price cap
Millions of households in the UK are about to feel another squeeze on their budgets. From October, energy regulator Ofgem is raising the price cap...27 August 2025Read More... -
Nearly 100,000 new homes back on track thanks to the accelerator
Big milestone today: the New Homes Accelerator has already helped unlock and speed up work on nearly 100,000 new homes across England.26 August 2025Read More... -
Migrant crossings to UK hit record high, piling pressure on Starmer
A record 28,076 people have crossed the English Channel in small boats so far this year, according to new government figures — a 46% jump compared...26 August 2025Read More...
World News
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British expats in France shocked by unexpected pension tax bills
British retirees living in France are facing unexpected four-figure tax bills on their public sector pensions—despite long-standing rules meant to...29 August 2025Read More...
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France faces Truss-style financial meltdown as Macron’s PM fights for survival
France is heading into a storm that could shake Emmanuel Macron’s presidency to its core. His prime minister, François Bayrou, has issued a stark...28 August 2025Read More... -
ISIS “Beatle” who beheaded hostages in Syria tries to return to London
El Shafee Elsheikh, a convicted ISIS terrorist once part of the notorious execution squad dubbed “The Beatles, is attempting to move back to the...28 August 2025Read More... -
Air China flight from London to Beijing makes emergency landing in Siberia after engine trouble
An Air China flight from London to Beijing was forced to make an unexpected landing in Siberia after experiencing engine trouble, according to Russian...26 August 2025Read More... -
UK extends training of Ukrainian troops through 2026 on Independence Day
On Ukraine’s Independence Day, the British Government announced that its military training programme for Ukrainian troops will now run until at least...25 August 2025Read More... -
Germany says recognizing Palestinian state now would be counterproductive
The German government said on Friday it does not intend to recognize a Palestinian state at this stage, warning that such a step could hinder rather...24 August 2025Read More... -
UK agrees to compensate Kenyans affected by British army fire
The UK government has agreed to pay compensation to thousands of Kenyans whose lives were upended by a fire sparked during a British military training...24 August 2025Read More... -
Russia blames Ukraine for nuclear site attack as Kyiv marks Independence Day
Russia says Ukrainian drones were behind a fire at a nuclear power plant in the western Kursk region overnight, though officials insist there were...24 August 2025Read More... -
Pope calls UK–Mauritius Chagos deal a “significant victory”
Pope Leo XIV has praised the UK’s agreement to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, calling it a “significant victory” for the Chagossian...24 August 2025Read More... -
Pentagon removes top intelligence chief after dispute over Iran report
The Pentagon has removed Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Kruse, head of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), just weeks after controversy erupted over an intelligence...23 August 2025Read More... -
UK pledges £1.33 million to support Pakistan’s flood-hit communities
The United Kingdom has announced £1.33 million in humanitarian aid to help Pakistan cope with the devastating impact of this year’s monsoon season....23 August 2025Read More... -
More Americans are asking Canada for refugee protection this year than in recent memory
In the first half of 2025 alone, 245 U.S. citizens filed refugee claims in Canada—already more than in all of 2024, and the highest in any year since...22 August 2025Read More... -
UK cracks down on Iran-linked networks with fresh sanctions
The UK has announced a new round of sanctions aimed at cutting off financial networks that help fund Iran’s destabilising activities in the Middle...22 August 2025Read More... -
Denmark drops 25% book tax to tackle ‘reading crisis’
Denmark is scrapping one of the world’s heaviest book taxes in an effort to get more people reading.21 August 2025Read More... -
Rubio: ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine still a long way off
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the U.S. is hopeful but realistic when it comes to brokering peace between Russia and Ukraine.18 August 2025Read More...
Media
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EasyJet cabin manager fired after turning safety briefings into “comedy routines”
Ross Barr, a 48-year-old former easyJet cabin manager, says he lost his job unfairly — claiming he was sacked not because of his behavior, but because...29 August 2025Read More... -
M&S restores click and collect services after 15-week cyberattack disruption
Marks & Spencer has reinstated its click and collect service for clothing, ending a 15-week suspension triggered by a major cyberattack and data...11 August 2025Read More... -
Public urged to stop using certain non-sterile alcohol-free wipes due to infection risk
The UKHSA and MHRA are advising the public to immediately stop using specific non-sterile alcohol-free wipes due to contamination risks that could...05 August 2025Read More... -
‘Do not travel’ warning as Storm Floris brings 90mph winds and severe disruption to UK
Storm Floris has hit the UK, bringing “unseasonably strong” winds of up to 90mph and prompting amber “danger to life” weather warnings across...04 August 2025Read More... -
Home Office pledges extra £100m to tackle people-smuggling gangs
The Home Office has announced an additional £100 million in funding to support the UK’s efforts to dismantle people-smuggling networks and reduce...04 August 2025Read More... -
UK investigates 34 porn sites under new age-verification rules
UK media regulator Ofcom has launched formal investigations into four companies operating a total of 34 pornography websites, checking whether they...01 August 2025Read More... -
Reform UK coverage: 3,500 complaints to Sky News in 18 hours
More than 3,500 Best for Britain supporters have complained to Sky News over what they see as excessive coverage of Reform UK, sending emails to the...30 July 2025Read More...