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Premier League playmaker race 2025/26: Fernandes leads as Salah, Haaland and Cherki chase assist crown
Premier League playmaker race 2025/26: Fernandes leads as Salah, Haaland and Cherki chase assist crown
Premier League playmaker race 2025/26: who will finish top for assists?
Read More... Bankes and Nightingale make British Olympic history with dramatic snowboard cross gold
Bankes and Nightingale make British Olympic history with dramatic snowboard cross gold
Great Britain are finally Olympic champions on snow. After 102 years of waiting, that stubborn statistic was swept away in spectacular fashion as Charlotte Bankes and Huw Nightingale
Read More... Matt Weston makes history with dominant Olympic skeleton gold for Team GB
Matt Weston makes history with dominant Olympic skeleton gold for Team GB
Matt Weston delivered a performance for the ages as he powered to Olympic skeleton gold, sealing Great Britain’s first top-step finish of the Winter Games in
Read More... Italy clears biathlete Rebecca Passler to compete at Winter Olympics after positive doping test
Italy clears biathlete Rebecca Passler to compete at Winter Olympics after positive doping test
Italian biathlete Rebecca Passler has been cleared to compete at the Winter Olympics after Italy’s anti-doping authorities overturned her provisional suspension, the Italian Ski Federation
Read More... Federica Brignone’s golden comeback: Italian star claims super-G glory at Milano-Cortina
Federica Brignone’s golden comeback: Italian star claims super-G glory at Milano-Cortina
Federica Brignone capped one of the most inspiring comeback stories in Alpine skiing by storming to super-G gold on home snow at the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics on Thursday.
Read More... Liverpool set to launch groundbreaking inclusive sport and culture festival in 2027
Liverpool set to launch groundbreaking inclusive sport and culture festival in 2027
Liverpool is set to transform its historic waterfront into a hub of sport, art, and creativity with a pioneering inclusive festival in May 2027. The week-long event will
Read More... Lindsey Vonn crashes in Olympic Downhill as breezy Johnson claims gold at Milan-Cortina Games
Lindsey Vonn crashes in Olympic Downhill as breezy Johnson claims gold at Milan-Cortina Games
Lindsey Vonn’s emotional bid for Olympic glory ended in heartbreak on Sunday as the alpine skiing great crashed out of the women’s downhill at the Milan-Cortina
Read More... Ukraine endorses Olympic truce proposal for Milano Cortina games, urges Russia to show will for peace
Ukraine endorses Olympic truce proposal for Milano Cortina games, urges Russia to show will for peace
Ukraine has thrown its support behind a call for a temporary ceasefire with Russia during the upcoming Winter Olympics, backing an appeal rooted in the ancient Olympic tradition of laying
Read More... Europe’s royals gather in Italy ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics
Europe’s royals gather in Italy ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics
While many royals make a point of attending the Summer Olympic Games, far fewer regularly appear at the Winter Olympics. However, with the Milano Cortina
Read More... Premier League publishes special edition of British Journal of Sports Medicine on player health and concussion management
Premier League publishes special edition of British Journal of Sports Medicine on player health and concussion management
The Premier League has released a dedicated special edition of the 'British Journal of Sports Medicine' (BJSM), highlighting the League’s commitment to
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UK launches first National Microgravity Research Centre at Swansea University
Swansea University has officially opened the UK’s first National Microgravity Research Centre (NMRC), a landmark £13 million project aimed at advancing the nation’sRead More... -
94% of London children secure place at preferred secondary school in 2026
Nearly 94.3% of children starting secondary school in London this September have been offered a place at one of their preferred schools, according to data released today on NationalRead More... -
UK launches independent review into antisemitism in schools after surge in classroom incidents
The British government has ordered an independent review into antisemitism across England’s schools and colleges, following a sharp rise in classroom-relatedRead More... -
First 100 schools cut energy bills as Great British Energy solar rollout expands across England
The first 100 schools and colleges across England are now generating their own clean power, cutting energy bills thanks to new solar panels funded by Great BritishRead More... -
AI-designed metals promise longer-lasting naval ships in harsh ocean conditions
Saltwater, freezing depths, heat, and relentless currents make the ocean one of the most punishing environments on the planet. For ships—especially naval vessels—Read More...
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Government unveils £126m kinship care investment to support grandparents and relatives raising vulnerable children
The government has announced a major new investment aimed at strengthening support for kinship carers – family members such as grandparents, aunts andRead More... -
UK youth job crisis deepens as nearly 1 million young people are out of work or education
Nearly one million young people in the UK are now outside work, education or training, underlining growing pressure in the youth labour market as economic andRead More... -
Schools white paper pledges funding shake-up to close the disadvantage gap and transform life chances
The government has unveiled a sweeping schools white paper that promises to rewire England’s education system, overhaul how deprivation funding is allocated, and break what ministersRead More...
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Unite Group flags 2026 earnings dip as international student demand cools
UK student accommodation giant Unite Group has warned that its profits are set to fall in 2026, as softer demand and slower booking trends—particularly fromRead More... -
Labour sparks school funding row with plan to link pupil support to parents’ income
Labour has ignited a fierce political row after unveiling plans to overhaul how billions of pounds in school funding are distributed, with critics accusing the party ofRead More...
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British Library Business & IP Centre celebrates 20 years of supporting UK start-ups
The British Library is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its Business & IP Centre (BIPC) with a special event designed to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs.Read More... -
Between protestants and princes: the Kozirod family through time
The surname “Kozirod” belongs to the category of relatively rare surnames, which today are found only in a few countries around the world, including Poland, Germany, the USA, the UK,Read More... -
UK music exports get £1.4m boost as 68 independent artists win global growth grants
Rising British music talent is set for a global push after 68 independent UK acts secured a combined £1.4 million in government-backed funding designed to grow international audiences, boostRead More... -
Emery Walker revealed: new exhibition explores the man behind the arts and crafts legend
A new exhibition opening this spring at Emery Walker’s House sets out to restore depth, warmth, and personality to one of Britain’s most influential yetRead More... -
London confirms St Patrick’s Day 2026 parade and Trafalgar Square festival
London will turn green once again next spring after the Mayor confirmed the capital’s St Patrick’s Day celebrations will take place on Sunday 15 March 2026, with aRead More... -
Masterpieces beyond the Museum: National Gallery brings life-size art to communities ccross the UK
World-famous paintings from the National Gallery are stepping out of Trafalgar Square and into everyday life, as part of a major touring project that will seeRead More... -
Award-winning Polish writer Mariusz Szczygieł brings ‘Not There’ essay collection on UK tour
Polish writer Mariusz Szczygieł, one of Central Europe’s most acclaimed literary reporters, will tour the UK later this month with a series of public events marking the English-language release...Read More... -
Professor Dame Carol Black GBE reappointed as Chair of the British Library for 2026–2027
The UK Secretary of State has confirmed the extension of Professor Dame Carol Black GBE as Chair of the British Library, continuing her leadership from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027.Read More... -
Climate, community and care: Soma Surovi Jannat’s landmark exhibition at the Ashmolean Museum
From spring through autumn 2026, the Ashmolean Museum presents 'Soma Surovi Jannat: Climate Culture Care', a powerful new exhibition that places climateRead More... -
Londoners on trial: 700 years of crime revealed in a free City archives exhibition
From medieval pickpockets to notorious Victorian figures, seven centuries of crime, punishment and public fascination are laid bare in a new exhibition atRead More... -
Lost for centuries, Henry VIII’s golden love pendant finds a home at the British Museum
A golden heart pendant once symbolizing the doomed marriage of Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon has finally been secured for permanent display at the BritishRead More... -
British High Commission hosts Caledonian Ball in Lahore to celebrate growing Scotland–Pakistan partnership
The British High Commission brought a touch of Scotland to Lahore this week as it hosted the Caledonian Ball at the historic Sir Ganga Ram Residence, celebratingRead More... -
300-year-old Rysbrack Marble putti blocked from export as UK scrambles to save national treasure
A three-century-old marble sculpture by renowned eighteenth-century sculptor Michael Rysbrack has been placed under a temporary UK export ban, giving BritishRead More...
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£6.65 million funding boost paves way for West London overground ‘missing link’
Transport for London (TfL), four west London boroughs, and the Old Oak & Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC) have confirmed a funding package...06 March 2026Read More...
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£23m Norgine investment expands medicine production in Wales and creates 44 new jobs
A £23 million investment in pharmaceutical manufacturing is set to boost Wales’s life sciences sector, creating 44 new jobs and expanding production...06 March 2026Read More... -
UK introduces visa requirement for St. Lucia and Nicaragua citizens amid immigration crackdown
The United Kingdom has imposed new visa requirements on travelers from St. Lucia and Nicaragua, marking another step in the government’s effort to...06 March 2026Read More... -
WaterSure reform set to reduce water bills for around 300,000 households
Hundreds of thousands of households across the UK are set to see their water bills fall after the government unveiled the largest reform of the WaterSure...06 March 2026Read More... -
UK arrests three men over alleged China espionage links, reports say one is partner of MP
British counter-terrorism police have arrested three men on suspicion of assisting China’s foreign intelligence services, escalating tensions between...05 March 2026Read More... -
UK imposes emergency visa curbs on students and Afghan workers as asylum claims surge
Britain will block study visas for nationals of four countries and suspend work visas for Afghans in a sweeping move the government says is needed...04 March 2026Read More... -
UK pumps £30m into satellite communications push to win bigger slice of £40bn global market
The UK government is stepping up its bid to become a major force in satellite communications, unveiling £30 million in fresh funding for British...04 March 2026Read More... -
UK expands flights from Oman to evacuate vulnerable Britons as Gulf tensions rise
The UK government is working with commercial airlines to increase the number of flights leaving Oman, as it moves to prioritise the evacuation of vulnerable...04 March 2026Read More... -
Royal Docks unveils UK’s first Circular Construction Hub, powering London’s path to Net Zero by 2030
London has taken a major step towards a greener future with the launch of the UK’s first Circular Construction Hub in the Royal Docks — a flagship...03 March 2026Read More... -
UK to introduce time-limited refugee status with reviews every 30 months
Refugee protection in the UK will move from a permanent model to a time-limited system, with all adult asylum seekers facing a formal review of their...03 March 2026Read More... -
Greggs blames weak consumer confidence — not weight-loss drugs — for slowing sales growth
Britain’s biggest bakery and fast-food chain, Greggs, says softer consumer confidence is the main reason behind its recent slowdown in sales growth,...03 March 2026Read More... -
£1bn helicopter contract anchors 3,300 UK jobs and puts Yeovil at heart of global defence exports
A £1 billion defence contract awarded to Leonardo UK will secure thousands of skilled British jobs, strengthen the Armed Forces’ battlefield capabilities...02 March 2026Read More... -
Rail fare freeze saves passengers £600m as government ends decades of price rises
Millions of rail passengers across England are beginning to feel the benefit of a landmark rail fare freeze, the first in 30 years, as the government...02 March 2026Read More... -
Smith & Nephew targets 8% profit growth in 2026 after completing turnaround
British medical technology group Smith & Nephew said it expects trading profit to rise by about 8% organically in 2026, as stronger revenue leverage...02 March 2026Read More...
World News
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Cyprus reconsiders British military bases after drone strike raises security fears
A drone strike on a British military base in Cyprus this week has reignited political debate over the United Kingdom’s long-standing military presence...06 March 2026Read More...
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Australia protests to China after “unsafe” military helicopter intercept over Yellow Sea
Australia has formally raised concerns with China after what it described as an “unsafe and unprofessional” aerial encounter between military helicopters...06 March 2026Read More... -
UK sends more Typhoon fighter jets to Qatar as Middle East crisis deepens
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Thursday that the United Kingdom will deploy four additional Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets to Qatar...06 March 2026Read More... -
Cyprus urges greater UK transparency after drone attacks on RAF base ahead of Defence Secretary visit
The Cypriot government has voiced strong criticism of the UK’s handling of information following drone attacks on a British military base on the island,...05 March 2026Read More... -
UK and Philippines mark 80 years of diplomatic relations as Indo-Pacific Minister Seema Malhotra visits Manila
The United Kingdom and the Philippines marked a major diplomatic milestone this week as Seema Malhotra, the UK Minister for the Indo-Pacific, visited...05 March 2026Read More... -
Macron urges Netanyahu to avoid ground offensive in Lebanon amid escalating Middle East conflict
French President Emmanuel Macron publicly urged Israeli Prime Minister*Benjamin Netanyahu to refrain from launching a ground offensive in Lebanon,...04 March 2026Read More... -
Turkey readies border buffer zones and camps as it plans for possible Iran migration surge
Turkey has put contingency plans in place to manage a potential influx of migrants fleeing the conflict in neighboring Iran, Interior Minister Mustafa...04 March 2026Read More... -
Trump and Rubio give clashing accounts of why the U.S. entered the Iran war
President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have offered sharply different explanations for why the United States joined Israel’s military...04 March 2026Read More... -
France signals readiness to defend partners after Iranian strikes, Barrot says
France is prepared to come to the defence of its regional partners if they request assistance following Iranian retaliatory strikes, Foreign Minister...03 March 2026Read More... -
Wealthy Dubai expats flee by road as flights halt and private jet demand soars
Wealthy expats in Dubai are fleeing the region by road as airspace closures and missile strikes disrupt travel across the Gulf, with many driving for...03 March 2026Read More... -
Over 100,000 Britons register for possible Middle East evacuation as flights halt and tensions escalate
More than 100,000 British nationals stranded across the Middle East have registered with the UK Foreign Office as ministers prepare contingency...02 March 2026Read More... -
Drone debris damages Abu Dhabi diplomatic complex as Gulf conflict spreads
Debris from an intercepted drone struck a high-profile complex in Abu Dhabi that houses the Israeli embassy and several other international diplomatic...01 March 2026Read More... -
India’s GST revenue grows 7.9% in February, signalling steady economic momentum
India’s goods and services tax (GST) collections rose 7.9% year-on-year in February, reflecting steady consumption and improved compliance across...01 March 2026Read More... -
Iran says supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei killed in U.S.–Israeli airstrikes on Tehran compound
Iran has confirmed the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was reportedly killed in a joint U.S.–Israeli airstrike targeting his...01 March 2026Read More... -
UK tells Britons in Gulf states to shelter as missile attacks raise regional tensions
The UK government has urged British citizens in several Gulf countries to remain indoors and follow local safety instructions after reports of missile...28 February 2026Read More...
Media
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Axel Springer backs Dovid Efune’s £500m Telegraph Bid, taking on Daily Mail owner DMGT
German media giant Axel Springer has thrown its weight behind a rival bid for Britain’s Telegraph Media Group, backing a £500 million offer led...21 February 2026Read More... -
UK leads global fight against deepfakes with science-driven detection standards
Deepfakes—AI-generated videos, images and audio—are no longer a fringe curiosity. They are a fast-growing threat across the UK, exploited by criminals...19 February 2026Read More... -
Former Daily Mail editor Paul Dacre tells UK court he is “angry and upset” over Prince Harry privacy claims
Paul Dacre, the long-serving former editor of the Daily Mail and one of the most influential figures in British journalism, told the High Court in...11 February 2026Read More... -
BBC TV licence fee to rise to £180 from April, sparking anger as costs overtake streaming rivals
The annual TV licence fee will rise by £5.50 to £180 from April 1, dealing another blow to household budgets already stretched by the cost-of-living...06 February 2026Read More... -
Elton John’s husband David Furnish accuses Daily Mail of homophobia and privacy violations in High Court trial
David Furnish, the husband of British music icon Elton John, has accused the publisher of the Daily Mail of unlawfully obtaining private information...06 February 2026Read More... -
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...