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Football hooligan turned £1m lottery winner issues stark warning to EuroMillions players
Football hooligan turned £1m lottery winner issues stark warning to EuroMillions players
A former football hooligan who scooped a £1 million EuroMillions prize has revealed he almost missed out on the life-changing windfall due to a little-known technicality.
Read More... Man City sweep aside Liverpool to cut Arsenal’s lead as Aston Villa surge up the table
Man City sweep aside Liverpool to cut Arsenal’s lead as Aston Villa surge up the table
Manchester City marked Pep Guardiola’s 1,000th match in management with a commanding 3-0 victory over Liverpool on Sunday, delivering a performance
Read More... Tories urge ethics probe into Starmer over football watchdog appointment
Tories urge ethics probe into Starmer over football watchdog appointment
The Conservative Party has called for Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to face a standards investigation after Labour donor David Kogan was named the government’s preferred candidate to head
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Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban at Aston Villa match ‘almost certain to be overturned’
Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban at Aston Villa match ‘almost certain to be overturned’
Government insiders have slammed the decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending their team’s Europa League match at Aston Villa, calling the intelligence behind the
Read More... Football clubs team up with government to help young people find work
Football clubs team up with government to help young people find work
Thousands of young people are set to get extra support into jobs and training, thanks to a new partnership between football clubs and the Government.
Read More... Martinelli rescues Arsenal with late equaliser against Man City
Martinelli rescues Arsenal with late equaliser against Man City
Gabriel Martinelli struck deep into stoppage time to salvage a 1-1 draw for Arsenal against Manchester City at the Emirates on Sunday, cancelling out Erling Haaland’s early opener in a tense
Read More... Haaland runs riot as City crush United 3-0 in derby
Haaland runs riot as City crush United 3-0 in derby
Manchester City made Old Trafford feel like their playground on Sunday, as Erling Haaland bagged a brace and Phil Foden added another in a ruthless 3-0 win over rivals Manchester United.
Read More... Daniel Levy steps down as Spurs chairman after nearly 25 years
Daniel Levy steps down as Spurs chairman after nearly 25 years
Tottenham Hotspur’s long-time chairman Daniel Levy has stepped down from his role, bringing an end to a tenure that stretched almost a quarter of a century.
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Education Secretary sets new roadmap to boost school attendance
Every school in England will receive a tailored target to tackle absence and help children thrive, under new plans unveiled byRead More... -
East London school staff strike over safety, staffing and workload
Education staff at Whitefield School in Waltham Forest, east London, staged a two-day strike this week, demanding improvements to health and safety, staffing levels and workload.Read More... -
Queen Camilla highlights urgency of antisemitism education in message to Anne Frank Trust event
The Anne Frank Trust UK has joined forces with The Fed’s My Voice Project to amplify the stories of Holocaust survivors, launching their new partnership at a special showcase eventRead More... -
British brands team up to deliver free breakfast clubs for Primary School children
Thousands of primary school children across the UK are set to benefit from free, healthy breakfasts as the government launches a major partnership with some of Britain’s biggestRead More... -
Universities must deliver better results to justify full fees, government says
The government has unveiled major plans to overhaul post-16 education, aiming to make university more accessible for disadvantaged students, raiseRead More... -
Oxford tops global university rankings for 10th consecutive year
The University of Oxford has once again claimed the top spot in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026, marking its 10th straight year as the world’s leading university.Read More... -
Oxford University unveils landmark Schwarzman Center for the Humanities
Oxford University has officially opened the new Schwarzman Center for the Humanities — the largest building project in the university’s history.Read More... -
Schools boost cyber training but struggle to bounce back after attacks
It looks like schools and colleges across England are getting better at training staff to handle cyber threats — but they’re still struggling to bounce back quickly when attacks happen.Read More... -
Half a million more children to get free breakfast at school next year
Starting April 2026, around 2,000 more schools will begin offering free breakfast clubs—helping half a million extra children start their day with a healthy meal.Read More... -
Government backs letters campaign to help disadvantaged students aim for university
Nearly 10,000 teenagers from some of the most disadvantaged parts of the country are set to receive personal letters from students at King’s College LondonRead More...
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Blenheim Palace unveils luxury new summer festival with Katy Perry, Teddy Swims and Pete Tong
Blenheim Palace is set to join the UK’s major festival circuit next year with the launch of the Blenheim Palace Festival 2026, a new music and arts celebration staged against the statelyRead More... -
Jewish Small Communities Network celebrated in Parliament
Representatives from more than 50 Jewish communities across the UK gathered at the House of Commons on Wednesday for a Parliamentary lunch hosted by MP Andrew Snowden, theRead More... -
UK war memorials to receive £2 million preservation boost ahead of Remembrance Sunday
War memorials across the UK are set to receive a major funding boost as the government commits £2 million to safeguard tributes to fallen servicemen and women for future generations.Read More... -
Prince William announces Earthshot Prize 2025 winners in Rio
Prince William took to the stage in Rio de Janeiro to reveal the latest winners of the Earthshot Prize — a global environmental award he launched in 2020. The ceremony, held at the Museum ofRead More... -
World’s first museum of youth culture to open in London next spring
London is preparing to host the world’s first museum dedicated entirely to the lives and experiences of young people, with the Museum of Youth Culture now slated to open in spring 2026.Read More... -
London launches Inclusive Talent Strategy to drive skills revolution and open up new job opportunities
London Councils and the Mayor of London have unveiled a new Inclusive Talent Strategy, backed by a £147.2 million investment aimed at transforming the capital’s skills system and supportingRead More... -
Prince William teams up with Matthew McConaughey, Kylie Minogue, and more for Earthshot Prize in Brazil
In just two weeks, Prince William will be heading to Rio de Janeiro for his fifth annual Earthshot Prize awards — and he’s bringing a star-studded lineup along for the ride.Read More... -
David Attenborough becomes oldest-ever daytime Emmy winner
Legendary broadcaster Sir David Attenborough has made history once again — this time as the oldest winner of a Daytime Emmy Award.Read More... -
National Children’s Choir of Great Britain opens London auditions across four dates
Children aged 9-19 who love singing may audition to join the choirs from Easter 2026Read More... -
Cheers to change: cutting red tape could bring more food, music and fun to your local
The Government is kicking off a fast-track review to scrap outdated licensing rules that have been holding back pubs, bars, and community events — and they want to hear directly from theRead More...
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Amber warnings as Storm Claudia brings heavy rain and flooding to the UK
The Met Office has issued amber weather warnings as Storm Claudia delivers heavy, persistent rain across England and Wales from Friday into early Saturday....14 November 2025Read More...
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Man and woman jailed over roles in huge multibillion-pound Bitcoin fraud
Two people have been jailed for their part in a massive cryptocurrency scam, following a landmark Metropolitan Police investigation that uncovered...14 November 2025Read More...
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Church of England urged to speed up safeguarding reforms, regulator warns
The Charity Commission has told the Archbishops’ Council of the Church of England that it must dramatically accelerate long-promised safeguarding...14 November 2025Read More... -
Social worker who ran drugs and weapons network has jail term increased
A children’s social worker who led a double life running a large-scale drugs and weapons operation has had her prison sentence extended following...13 November 2025Read More... -
UK halts intelligence sharing with US over Trump’s ‘illegal’ Caribbean strikes
The British government has suspended intelligence sharing with the United States over growing concerns that President Donald Trump’s recent military...13 November 2025Read More... -
UK economy stalls with Just 0.1% growth in third quarter following JLR cyber attack
The UK economy recorded sluggish growth of just 0.1% between July and September, as a cyber attack that forced Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) to shut down...13 November 2025Read More... -
PayPal returns to the UK market after nearly two-year hiatus
PayPal has officially re-launched its services in the United Kingdom, nearly two years after restructuring its operations in response to Brexit.12 November 2025Read More... -
Liverpool Street station redevelopment faces further delay
Plans to redevelop London’s Liverpool Street station have been hit by another delay, after Network Rail submitted additional details to its planning...12 November 2025Read More... -
Chaos as Marriott-linked Sonder collapses, guests evicted mid-stay
Hotel guests around the world were left stranded this week after Sonder, a Marriott-branded hospitality partner, abruptly filed for bankruptcy — forcing...12 November 2025Read More... -
Tough new cyber laws to shield NHS, transport and energy from online attacks
The UK government has unveiled sweeping new cyber security laws aimed at protecting hospitals, energy grids, water supplies and transport networks...12 November 2025Read More... -
UK investors pull record $10 billion from stock funds since June
British investors have withdrawn a record £7.4 billion ($9.9 billion) from equity funds since June, marking the longest streak of monthly outflows...11 November 2025Read More... -
MPs told budget must back London as driver of UK growth
London’s role as a “crucial part” of the UK’s economic engine must be recognised in the upcoming Budget, MPs have been told.11 November 2025Read More... -
London boroughs unveil £829m plan to retrofit 20,000 homes and slash energy bills
London boroughs have launched an ambitious proposal to retrofit 20,000 homes over the next five years, promising lower energy bills, warmer homes and...11 November 2025Read More... -
Connect Fund awards nearly £64,000 to boost veteran support and community equality projects
Three Northern Ireland community initiatives are set to share almost £64,000 in the latest round of funding from the Northern Ireland Office’s Connect...10 November 2025Read More... -
One in six employers expect job cuts from AI in the next year, CIPD survey finds
A growing share of employers believe artificial intelligence will lead to workforce reductions within the next 12 months, according to new research...10 November 2025Read More...
World News
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EU lawmakers push for 90% emissions cut by 2040
The European Parliament has backed an ambitious new climate target, calling for a 90% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 compared with 1990...14 November 2025Read More...
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Windrose electric truck secures EU road approval, eyes Antwerp assembly plant
Chinese electric truck manufacturer Windrose, whose European base is located in the Flemish town of Zele, has cleared a major milestone: the company...11 November 2025Read More... -
UK seeks targeted science partnerships with China amid security caution
The UK is seeking to deepen carefully targeted scientific collaboration with China as Science Minister Lord Vallance leads a high-level delegation...11 November 2025Read More... -
French court orders Nicolas Sarkozy released from prison pending appeal
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy is set to walk free just 20 days into his five-year prison term, after a Paris judge on Monday ordered his...10 November 2025Read More... -
Philippines evacuates over a million people as super typhoon approaches; at least two dead
The Philippines moved more than a million residents to safety on Sunday as Super Typhoon Fung-wong swept toward the country, leaving at least two people...09 November 2025Read More... -
Denmark moves to ban social media for children under 15
Denmark is poised to introduce one of Europe’s toughest restrictions on children’s access to social media, after most parties in Parliament signaled...09 November 2025Read More... -
UK acknowledges Spain’s overflight ban but insists Gibraltar operations unaffected
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that long-standing Spanish restrictions on British military aircraft remain in force for flights linked to RAF...09 November 2025Read More... -
UK deploys military support to Belgium following suspected Russian drone incursions
The UK is sending military personnel and equipment to Belgium to strengthen its air-defence capabilities after a string of drone incursions that Belgian...09 November 2025Read More... -
Trump press secretary labels BBC ‘100% fake news’ after Panorama editing row
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US, UK lift sanctions on Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa following UN decision
The United States and United Kingdom have lifted long-standing sanctions on Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, just one day after the United Nations...08 November 2025Read More... -
Trump says Kazakhstan to join Abraham Accords
In a move aimed at reinvigorating the U.S.-brokered normalisation drive in the Middle East, President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that Kazakhstan...07 November 2025Read More... -
Tesla shareholders approve Musk’s nearly $1tn pay package
Tesla shareholders have approved Elon Musk’s unprecedented pay deal—potentially worth close to $1tn—with roughly 75% voting in favor at the company’s...07 November 2025Read More... -
Deep inside a Norwegian mountain, Britain is quietly preparing for the next phase of Russian aggression
In Bodø, high above the Arctic Circle, U.K. military planners joined Nordic and Baltic counterparts for a tabletop exercise simulating a surge in...07 November 2025Read More... -
Audit warned Louvre to accelerate security upgrades months before daring heist
France’s top financial watchdog urged the Louvre Museum to accelerate long-delayed security upgrades in an audit completed shortly before the stunning...06 November 2025Read More... -
South Africans trapped in Donbas after joining Russia–Ukraine war, Ramaphosa confirms
South Africa’s government says it has received urgent appeals for help from 17 citizens stranded in eastern Ukraine after joining mercenary groups...06 November 2025Read More...
Media
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BBC apologises to Trump for edited Panorama clip — but says it won’t pay damages
The BBC has apologised to US President Donald Trump after a Panorama episode stitched together parts of his 6 January 2021 speech in a way that could...14 November 2025Read More... -
‘We’ve got to fight for our journalism,’ BBC director general tells staff amid Trump lawsuit threat
BBC Director General Tim Davie has urged staff to “fight for our journalism” after former US President Donald Trump threatened to sue the corporation...12 November 2025Read More... -
Britain’s BBC boss Tim Davie poised to resign, Bloomberg reporter says
Tim Davie, the director-general of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), is preparing to announce his resignation, according to a report posted...10 November 2025Read More... -
Thousands of Vodafone customers left without internet after major outage
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RedBird Capital seeks UK approval to take over The Telegraph
RedBird Capital Partners has formally asked the UK government to approve its proposed acquisition of The Telegraph, according to an internal memo seen...11 October 2025Read More... -
New hearing begins in Duke of Sussex case against Daily Mail publisher
A new High Court hearing in the Duke of Sussex’s case against the Daily Mail’s publisher is scheduled to begin on Wednesday.01 October 2025Read More... -
Facebook and Instagram to charge £2.99 a month in the UK for ad-free option
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