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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
Read More... Premier League clubs and top authors unite to launch National Year of Reading
Premier League clubs and top authors unite to launch National Year of Reading
Football stars, bestselling writers and the government have joined forces to spark a nationwide love of reading, as the National Year of Reading officially gets underway.
Read More... 2026 British Chess Championships head to Coventry: University of Warwick to host UK’s biggest chess festival
2026 British Chess Championships head to Coventry: University of Warwick to host UK’s biggest chess festival
Coventry is set to become the beating heart of British chess in the summer of 2026, as the University of Warwick hosts the British Chess Championships from
Read More... FA Cup fourth-round draw sets up Liverpool vs Brighton and Aston Villa vs Newcastle showdowns
FA Cup fourth-round draw sets up Liverpool vs Brighton and Aston Villa vs Newcastle showdowns
The FA Cup fourth round has delivered a pair of eye-catching all-Premier League clashes after Monday night’s draw, with Liverpool hosting Brighton & Hove Albion and
Read More... James Milner makes Premier League history at 40 as Brighton veteran closes in on appearance record
James Milner makes Premier League history at 40 as Brighton veteran closes in on appearance record
James Milner has added another remarkable chapter to his long Premier League career, becoming just the fifth outfield player to feature in the competition at
Read More... Man City complete Antoine Semenyo signing from Bournemouth on long-term deal
Man City complete Antoine Semenyo signing from Bournemouth on long-term deal
Man City sign Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth
Read More... Extremist campaign seeks to push Jews out of football, antisemitism adviser warns
Extremist campaign seeks to push Jews out of football, antisemitism adviser warns
Organised extremist groups are attempting to drive Jewish people out of football, according to the Government’s independent adviser on antisemitism, Lord Mann.
Read More... Igor Thiago breaks Premier League record for Brazilian goals in a single season
Igor Thiago breaks Premier League record for Brazilian goals in a single season
Igor Thiago’s remarkable rise in English football continues to gather pace. Just a week into January, the Brentford striker has already written his name into the
Read More... British cycling star Simon Yates announces shock retirement after winning 2025 Giro d’Italia
British cycling star Simon Yates announces shock retirement after winning 2025 Giro d’Italia
British cycling fans were met with a surprise on Wednesday as Simon Yates — one of his generation’s most accomplished Grand Tour riders — announced his retirement
Read More... Gibbs-White’s late penalty sends Forest seven points clear as West Ham slide
Gibbs-White’s late penalty sends Forest seven points clear as West Ham slide
Nottingham Forest gave their Premier League survival hopes a significant boost after coming from behind to beat West Ham United 2-1 at the London Stadium, opening
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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... -
Glasgow University Rector rejects antisemitism claims at Medical Tribunal
The Rector of the University of Glasgow has rejected allegations of antisemitism and support for Hamas during a hearing before medical regulators, insisting his wordsRead More... -
Children in substandard housing miss weeks of school, study finds
Children growing up in damp and overcrowded homes miss significantly more school and achieve lower exam results than their peers living in better-quality housing, according to new researchRead More... -
Imperial researchers back drive for cleaner film and TV power
The UK film and television industry has set its sights on using only clean power on location by 2030, after a new industry roadmap was independently reviewed and validated by researchersRead More... -
UK research sees greater impact through Horizon, new analysis finds
Studies involving UK teams under the Horizon programme were more widely cited and more likely to reach completion, as Britain marks two years in Horizon Europe.Read More... -
Switzerland rejoins Horizon Europe with early success, officials say
Switzerland has been swiftly and successfully reintegrated into Horizon Europe, the European Union’s flagship research and innovation programme, according to theRead More... -
Iryna Kotlyarevska: A unified philosophy - literature as a space of inner freedom
At the heart of all Irina Kotlyarevskaya’s books lies a single philosophy—rarely spelled out, yet unmistakably present in every story: a child is not a “future adult,” but a complete human...Read More... -
Sir Mark Caulfield honoured by Kuwaiti Embassy for advancing UK–Kuwait ties
Professor Sir Mark Caulfield has been awarded a medal by the Embassy of the State of Kuwait in recognition of his contributions to UK–Kuwait relations and his leadership in medical science.Read More... -
Cold snaps and heatwaves cost NHS England billions, study finds
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Cold weather and rising heat are placing a significant and year-round strain on NHS England, with temperature-related illness accounting for around 3% of spending across primary and -
Ukraine’s foreign minister calls on Poland to confront xenophobia after Ukrainian schoolgirl bullied in Warsaw
Ukraine’s foreign minister has urged Polish authorities to take firm action against xenophobic behaviour following reports that a Ukrainian schoolgirl was verbally abused by classmates at aRead More...
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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... -
Barbican to host Liam Young’s first UK solo exhibition in 2026
The Barbican has announced ‘In Other Worlds’, the first UK solo exhibition by artist, director and BAFTA-nominated producer Liam Young. Opening May 2026, the immersive show will exploreRead More... -
The Manchester Museum displays thousands of African artefacts it knows little about
A museum in northwest England has unveiled a new gallery showcasing thousands of African artefacts, many of which the institution admits it knows very little about. The exhibition aims toRead More... -
Captain John Narbrough’s journal faces export ban amid fears it could leave the UK
A rare 17th-century manuscript journal documenting Captain John Narbrough’s secret expedition to Spanish America and the Pacific has been placed under a temporary export ban, giving UKRead More... -
Earliest evidence of human fire-making unearthed in Suffolk
A team led by the British Museum has uncovered what is now the earliest known evidence of humans deliberately making fire—dating back around 400,000 years—at a site in Barnham,Read More... -
Rothschild 15th-century prayer book set to fetch up to $7 million at Sotheby’s auction
Ultra-rare 15th-century mahzor features vivid medieval illustrationsRead More...
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UK News
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UK business confidence sinks to three-year low as tax and regulation fears grow
UK business confidence has fallen to its lowest level in three years, highlighting growing unease among firms as concerns over tax, regulation and...14 January 2026Read More... -
UK immigration enforcement raids reach historic levels
Immigration enforcement activity across the UK has reached its highest level on record, with a sharp rise in raids and arrests targeting illegal working...13 January 2026Read More... -
Aldi UK boosts worker pay with 2.5% rise as wage pressures stay in focus
Aldi has announced a fresh pay increase for its UK workforce, raising wages for more than 28,000 hourly paid employees as the supermarket continues...13 January 2026Read More... -
London sees record-low homicide rate as police and violence reduction efforts take effect
London’s homicide rate has dropped to its lowest level since records began, thanks to a combination of targeted policing, innovative technology,...12 January 2026Read More... -
Government allocates £600,000 to extend Windrush compensation advocacy support
The government has announced a further £600,000 in funding to help victims of the Windrush scandal navigate the compensation claims process, extending...12 January 2026Read More... -
Sadiq Khan backs police action on ‘globalise the intifada’ chant, warning of fear among London’s Jewish community
London mayor Sir Sadiq Khan has publicly backed the Metropolitan Police’s stance that anyone chanting “globalise the intifada” could face arrest,...12 January 2026Read More... -
Popular pub chain with 81 venues to close historic Beaconsfield pub as locals told ‘Sunday is our last day’
A much-loved Buckinghamshire pub is preparing to pull its final pint this weekend, prompting an outpouring of sadness from loyal customers.12 January 2026Read More... -
New City of London Police headquarters at Salisbury Square set to strengthen fraud and cyber crime defences
A major milestone has been reached in the construction of the new City of London Police headquarters at Salisbury Square, marking a significant investment...11 January 2026Read More... -
Is your Council fixing the potholes? New government map reveals who’s delivering better roads
Drivers across England can now see, at a glance, how well their local council is dealing with potholes after the government unveiled a new red, amber...11 January 2026Read More... -
Charity watchdog probes city & guilds over controversial sale of awards arm
The Charity Commission has launched a statutory inquiry into the City and Guilds of London Institute following concerns surrounding the sale of a major...11 January 2026Read More... -
UK supermarkets see early sales shifts as appetite-suppressing weight-loss drugs change eating habits
Britain’s biggest supermarket chains are beginning to notice a subtle but potentially significant shift in consumer behaviour, as the rapid rise...10 January 2026Read More... -
Scotland redirects £10m to emergency support as government steps up fight against child poverty
Families across Scotland will receive an extra layer of emergency financial support after the Scottish Government confirmed a £10 million boost aimed...10 January 2026Read More... -
UK food inflation set to keep falling in 2026 as Sainsbury’s signals price stability
UK food inflation is expected to continue its downward trend into 2026, according to the chief executive of Sainsbury’s, offering cautious optimism...09 January 2026Read More... -
SFO recovers £400,000 for victims of global email fraud nearly 25 years after scam
The Serious Fraud Office has recovered more than £400,000 to be returned to victims of an international email fraud almost a quarter of a century...09 January 2026Read More... -
£140m Local Growth Fund to power economic renewal across Scotland
Five regions across Scotland are set to share £140 million in new UK Government investment aimed at boosting economic growth, creating skilled jobs...08 January 2026Read More...
World News
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Dutch rental crisis deepens as affordable homes vanish and average rent climbs to €1,838
The pressure on the Dutch private rental market intensified in the final quarter of 2025, as rents continued to rise and affordable homes became increasingly...14 January 2026Read More...
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UK and Poland strengthen air and missile defence ties with joint training and helicopter programme
The United Kingdom and Poland have agreed to deepen defence cooperation in a move set to significantly strengthen their ability to counter air and...14 January 2026Read More...
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Greenland PM backs Denmark over U.S. as Washington talks loom
As global attention sharpens on the Arctic, Greenland’s leaders are sending a clear message: their future remains tied to Denmark, not the United...14 January 2026Read More... -
EU housing market heats up: house prices jump 5.5% and rents rise 3.1% in Q3 2025
House prices and rents across the European Union continued to climb in the third quarter of 2025, reinforcing a long-term trend of rising housing costs,...13 January 2026Read More...
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Sweden commits SEK 5.3 billion to military drones and space surveillance to boost defence readiness
Sweden is making a major push to strengthen its military capabilities, announcing an investment of more than SEK 5.3 billion in drone systems and space-based...13 January 2026Read More... -
Uganda election: Museveni seeks another term as succession questions and youth anger loom
Uganda’s long-serving president, Yoweri Museveni, is poised to extend his grip on power yet again as voters head to the polls on Thursday, in an...12 January 2026Read More... -
Arctic freeze grounds flights: thousands of tourists stranded in Finland as temperatures plunge to –37°C
Thousands of holidaymakers have found themselves unexpectedly stranded in northern Finland after extreme Arctic cold forced the cancellation of flights...12 January 2026Read More... -
UK unveils “Project Nightfall”: new long-range ballistic missile to strengthen Ukraine’s deep-strike capability
The UK is preparing to develop a new generation of tactical ballistic missiles designed to significantly enhance Ukraine’s ability to strike deep...11 January 2026Read More... -
Qatar emerges as largest foreign donor to U.S. universities, new Education Department data shows
Qatar has become the single largest foreign source of funding for American colleges and universities, according to newly released data from the U.S....11 January 2026Read More... -
Kyiv hit by Russian attacks as thousands lose heat and electricity in subzero cold
Scenes worthy of the Siege of Leningrad during the Second World War can be observed in today’s Kyiv.11 January 2026Read More... -
Trump orders protection of Venezuelan oil funds in U.S. Treasury to advance American security and regional stability
President Donald J. Trump on Tuesday signed a sweeping executive order aimed at protecting Venezuelan oil revenues held in U.S. Treasury accounts,...10 January 2026Read More... -
UK fast-tracks £200m military funding for Ukraine as air defence and multinational force plans advance
The UK government has accelerated £200 million in defence funding to prepare British troops for potential deployment to Ukraine, signalling a major...10 January 2026Read More... -
Storm Goretti batters France and UK, leaving hundreds of thousands without power across Europe
Storm Goretti tore across France, Britain and parts of northern Europe on Friday, unleashing ferocious winds, towering waves and widespread disruption...10 January 2026Read More... -
Bill Gates gives ex-wife Melinda $8 billion, five years after divorce amid Epstein controversy
Five years after their high-profile divorce, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has donated $8 billion to his ex-wife Melinda French Gates. The move comes...09 January 2026Read More...
Media
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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...
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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... -
Donald Trump sues BBC for £7.5bn over edited January 6 speech
Donald Trump has launched a £7.5 billion lawsuit against the BBC, accusing the public broadcaster of defamation and deceptive editing in a documentary...16 December 2025Read More... -
Daily Mail owner agrees £500m deal to acquire Telegraph titles
The publisher of the Daily Mail has struck a £500 million agreement to buy the Telegraph newspapers, bringing an end to months of uncertainty over...22 November 2025Read More... -
BBC reports £1.1bn loss as licence fee income falls amid viewer exodus
The BBC has recorded a £1.1 billion loss as growing numbers of viewers either cancel or fail to pay the TV licence fee, according to a new parliamentary...21 November 2025Read More...