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West Ham at the heart of alarming £206.7m London Stadium forecast
West Ham at the heart of alarming £206.7m London Stadium forecast
West Ham United find themselves at the heart of a worrying financial projection surrounding the London Stadium, as reported by The Sun on Sunday.
Read More... Spurs secure Czech goalkeeper Kinsky in £12.5m deal
Spurs secure Czech goalkeeper Kinsky in £12.5m deal
Tottenham Hotspur have secured the signing of 21-year-old Czech goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky from Slavia Prague in a transfer deal valued at approximately £12.5 million.
Read More... Arsenal and Chelsea stumble as Newcastle's winning streak rolls on
Arsenal and Chelsea stumble as Newcastle's winning streak rolls on
Leandro Trossard takes a shot during Arsenal's 1-1 draw against Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday, a result that saw the Gunners miss an opportunity to close the gap on league leaders
Read More... Liverpool poised to deepen Manchester United's woes
Liverpool poised to deepen Manchester United's woes
When Liverpool triumphed 3-0 at Old Trafford in September, Manchester United slumped to 14th in the Premier League standings. Four months later, their fortunes remain dire, with
Read More... UK sports exporters thriving thanks to soaring Gulf demand
UK sports exporters thriving thanks to soaring Gulf demand
The UK's sports industry is witnessing a significant surge in demand from the Gulf region, aligning with the ongoing trade negotiations between the UK and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
Read More... Magnus Carlsen to rejoin World Blitz Chess Championship after resolving jeans dispute
Magnus Carlsen to rejoin World Blitz Chess Championship after resolving jeans dispute
World No. 1 chess player Magnus Carlsen has confirmed he will participate in the World Blitz Chess Championship after initially withdrawing from the tournament due to a dispute over
Read More... Postecoglou: Spurs must strengthen in January
Postecoglou: Spurs must strengthen in January
Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou has emphasized the need for reinforcements during the January transfer window, acknowledging that the team is "short in a couple of areas."
Read More... London poised to become the global hub for women’s sports in 2025
London poised to become the global hub for women’s sports in 2025
London is set to cement its status as the global capital for women’s sports in 2025, hosting a packed calendar of world-class events that showcase the city’s commitment to promoting female
Read More... Usyk triumphs over Fury to retain world heavyweight titles
Usyk triumphs over Fury to retain world heavyweight titles
Ukraine’s Oleksandr Usyk defended his WBA (Super), WBO, and WBC world heavyweight titles, defeating Britain’s Tyson Fury by unanimous decision in a gripping bout at the Kingdom Arena on
Read More... Man City's troubles worsen with loss to Villa
Man City's troubles worsen with loss to Villa
Manchester City’s struggles deepened with a 2-1 defeat at Aston Villa on Saturday, marking an almost unthinkable downturn for a team that has dominated the Premier League over the past
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King Charles to attend Auschwitz commemoration event
Later this month, King Charles will travel to Auschwitz to participate in an event commemorating the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi concentration camp.Read More... -
The University of Oxford: leading producer of billionaires
The University of Oxford, the oldest university in the English-speaking world, has been recognized as the leading billionaire-producing institution in Britain.Read More... -
UK universities retreat from Elon Musk's X amid misinformation concerns
Several UK universities and higher education institutions are scaling back or abandoning their presence on Elon Musk's social media platform, X, due to concerns over misinformation and itsRead More... -
Government calls on YouTube to highlight 'high-quality' children's programming
The UK government has urged video platforms like YouTube to give greater prominence to "high-quality" children's content, emphasizing its importance for educational andRead More... -
State schools to gain £1.7bn annually from VAT on private schools
Labour’s decision to impose VAT on private schools has sparked controversy, but state schools stand to benefit significantly.Read More... -
Pope Francis shares New Year message on BBC Radio, invited by Oxford Vice-Chancellor
Pope Francis delivered an inspiring New Year message as a guest of Professor Irene Tracey, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford, during the Thought for the Day segment on BBC RadioRead More... -
Oxford faces criticism over diversity scheme reserving places for disadvantaged students
Oxford University has come under scrutiny from some academics who claim that the institution is lowering its standards to meet diversity targets. The university’s Opportunity Oxford programRead More...
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Tory MP and ex-Oxford Union president highlights ‘antisemitism issues’ at debating club
Gregory Stafford, MP for Farnham and Bordon and former treasurer of the Oxford Union, has called on Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson to address allegations of antisemitism following aRead More... -
William Hague elected chancellor of Oxford University
Former foreign secretary and Conservative Party leader William Hague has been elected as the 160th chancellor of the University of Oxford. Lord Hague, an alumnus of Magdalen College, willRead More... -
The University of Edinburgh to cut staff amid financial pressures
The University of Edinburgh has announced plans to reduce staffing levels in response to significant financial challenges. A voluntary redundancy scheme is being introduced, with the possibilityRead More...
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Robbie Williams wins permission to fell fungus-ridden tree at £17 million mansion
Robbie Williams has secured permission to remove a fungus-infected tree from his £17 million London mansion, despite opposition from his neighbors, including Led Zeppelin guitaristRead More... -
Hanukkah and Christmas align for the first time since 2005
This year marks a rare calendar coincidence as the first night of Hanukkah aligns with Christmas Day, an overlap that has not occurred since 2005. Such intersections happen roughly five timesRead More... -
‘Brain rot’ named Oxford Word of the Year 2024
After a public vote involving over 37,000 participants, Oxford Languages has officially named ‘brain rot’ as the Oxford Word of the Year for 2024. This decision reflects the evolvingRead More... -
Final tickets for London’s iconic New Year’s Eve fireworks go on sale Monday
The last chance to secure tickets for the Mayor of London’s renowned New Year’s Eve fireworks display arrives on Monday, 2 December, with sales opening at midday.Read More... -
London's pie and mash makers push for protected status to preserve Cockney tradition
Rick Poole, who grew up in his family’s pie and mash shop in London, is hopeful that a new campaign to secure protected status for the traditional Cockney dish will ensure its survival forRead More... -
Two Roman mosaics face risk of leaving the UK
Two Roman mosaics, valued at a combined total of £560,000, have been placed under a temporary export bar in an effort to give UK museums, galleries, or institutions the opportunity toRead More... -
UK author Samantha Harvey has won the Booker Prize for her ‘amazing’ space station novel ‘Orbital’
Samantha Harvey poses with the prize and her book "Orbital" at the Booker Prize Awards 2024, in London.Read More... -
Wales advances with tourism tax proposal
This month, the Welsh Parliament will begin considering a new law that could introduce a tourism tax for overnight visitors in certain areas of Wales. The proposal would grant local councils theRead More... -
Buckingham Palace to reveal more of Its hidden secrets to visitors
Buckingham Palace is set to reveal even more of its iconic spaces to the public during its traditional summer opening, offering an unprecedented experience for visitors.Read More... -
Book reveals King has cut off Prince Andrew’s funding
Prince Andrew’s financial support from King Charles has been terminated, claims a newly updated royal biography. The Duke of York, who has been facing significant financial challengesRead More... -
Renovation costs for Norwich Castle soar to £27.5m
The cost of a major restoration project at Norwich Castle, which aims to revitalize parts of the 900-year-old landmark, has significantly increased as the project nears completion.Read More... -
London's oldest garden centre with 'top-notch plants' ranked among the UK's best
Two of London’s beloved garden centres have earned spots on Mail Online’s list of the best in the UK, highlighting popular destinations for both plant enthusiasts and casual visitors alike.Read More... -
UCL staff raise alarms over ‘dismantling’ of University Art Museum
University College London (UCL) staff have expressed strong objections to the institution’s plans to repurpose its historic Art Museum, voicing concerns that the proposal disregards theRead More...
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Parliamentary bar temporarily closed following alleged spiking incident
One of Parliament's bars will remain closed on Monday to undergo a security and safety review after reports of a drink spiking incident involving a...17 January 2025Read More...
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UK court dismisses Russian tycoon’s $14 billion lawsuit against TPG and Transneft
On Friday, U.S. private equity firm TPG and Russian state-owned entities Rosatom and Transneft secured a legal victory as the UK’s High Court dismissed...17 January 2025Read More...
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Wizz Air returns to Tel Aviv skies: renewed flights rekindle UK-Israel tourism
The Israeli tourism sector celebrated a significant milestone on Wednesday morning as Wizz Air resumed its London to Tel Aviv route, with the 7:25...17 January 2025Read More... -
£60 million funding boost for creative industries to drive economic growth
The UK government is set to inject £60 million into creative industries, marking the initial phase of its Sector Plan designed to foster growth and...17 January 2025Read More... -
Next steps for a more efficient immigration system
The government has unveiled new measures aimed at reducing taxpayer funding for the migration and borders system. Announced today (16 January), the...16 January 2025Read More... -
£3 billion worth of illegal drugs seized by Border Force in record year
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Prince William postpones visit to Army Air Corps in Suffolk due to bad weather
Prince William, the Prince of Wales, has postponed his planned visit to the Wattisham regiments in Suffolk today due to unfavorable weather conditions....16 January 2025Read More... -
Homes England and Invest & Fund expand support for small housebuilders
Homes England and Invest & Fund, a leading development finance platform, have announced the expansion of their Lending Alliance to further support...16 January 2025Read More... -
UK economy shows marginal growth after three months of decline
The UK’s economy grew slightly in November, marking the first increase in three months, but the growth fell short of expectations.16 January 2025Read More... -
London room for rent: £1,350 a month with strict rules sparks outrage
A London landlord has drawn widespread criticism after listing a room for rent at £1,350 per month, accompanied by an extensive list of stringent...16 January 2025Read More... -
Oil tycoon Shvidler challenges UK sanctions in landmark Supreme Court appeal
Billionaire oil tycoon Eugene Shvidler made another attempt on Wednesday to overturn the UK sanctions imposed on him following Moscow’s invasion of...15 January 2025Read More... -
UK house prices see sharpest rise since February 2023, says ONS
House prices in the UK recorded their highest annual growth in nearly two years in November, reflecting continued strength in the housing market despite...15 January 2025Read More...
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Survey reveals over six million Britons hold antisemitic views
Study highlights global rise in Holocaust denial and distortion15 January 2025Read More... -
UK inflation drops unexpectedly; core price measures decline sharply
British inflation experienced an unexpected slowdown last month, with key core price indicators—closely monitored by the Bank of England (BoE)—falling...15 January 2025Read More...
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UK business confidence hits two-year low in late 2024, ICAEW reports
Confidence among British businesses dropped to its lowest point in two years towards the end of 2024, driven by concerns over tax following the Labour...15 January 2025Read More...
World News
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Sir Keir Starmer describes Auschwitz visit as "utterly harrowing," pledges to combat antisemitism
British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer visited Auschwitz-Birkenau, marking his first trip to the former Nazi concentration camp, where he described...17 January 2025Read More...
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Mark Carney announces bid for Canadian Prime Minister after Trudeau's resignation
Mark Carney, the first non-British governor of the Bank of England since its founding in 1694 and a former governor of the Bank of Canada, has officially...17 January 2025Read More...
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Donald Trump’s trade plan: a significant risk to the UK economy
Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds has expressed serious concerns over Donald Trump’s proposed trade policies, warning they pose a greater...16 January 2025Read More... -
UK Prime Minister Starmer visits Ukraine to bolster defence and cultural ties
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in Ukraine on Thursday to formalize a landmark security and trade agreement with Kyiv, signaling unwavering...16 January 2025Read More... -
France, Greece, and Portugal considering tax crackdown on British expats following Spain's lead
France, Portugal, and Greece are reportedly planning to follow Spain's recent move to impose a hefty housing tax on non-EU residents, signaling potential...15 January 2025Read More... -
UK and Iraq strengthen ties in trade, growth, and border security
The United Kingdom is set to benefit from enhanced trade and cooperation efforts to combat illegal migration as Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia'...14 January 2025Read More... -
Hamas nears ceasefire agreement with Israel, but key issues persist
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Joe Biden discussed progress in negotiations for a ceasefire and hostage exchange during...13 January 2025Read More... -
UK participates in key talks on Syria’s future in Saudi Arabia
The UK Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, is in Saudi Arabia for high-level discussions with Arab and international partners to enhance coordination on...12 January 2025Read More... -
Chancellor secures £600m in economic growth for the UK during Beijing visit
Stronger UK-China financial links to foster secure and resilient economic expansion, supporting government’s top priorities.11 January 2025Read More... -
China beckons for Rachel Reeves amid growing UK debt concerns
Rachel Reeves faces mounting criticism over her visit to China this week, as concerns grow about the UK economy "flatlining" following a 27-year high...10 January 2025Read More... -
UK rejects call from Trump team to repatriate ‘ISIS bride’
Foreign Secretary David Lammy has confirmed that Shamima Begum, a former ISIS supporter, will remain in a Syrian detention camp, dismissing calls for...09 January 2025Read More... -
Trump proposes renaming Gulf of Mexico, raises possibility of military action in Panama Canal and Greenland
In a controversial press conference at Mar-a-Lago on Tuesday, President-elect Donald Trump, 78, floated plans to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf...07 January 2025Read More... -
UK special forces under investigation for Libya operation
Members of the UK’s Special Boat Service (SBS) are reportedly under investigation for their involvement in a special forces operation in Libya two...07 January 2025Read More... -
Musk calls for UK’s Starmer to be jailed, suggests U.S. ‘liberate’ Britain
Trump ally escalates feud with UK’s Labour government, sparking international controversy.06 January 2025Read More... -
Italian Prime Minister Meloni meets with Trump at Florida resort
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni traveled to Florida on Saturday to meet with President-elect Donald Trump, aiming to strengthen diplomatic ties...05 January 2025Read More...
Media
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British lawmaker Mike Amesbury pleads guilty to assault after punching passerby
British Member of Parliament (MP) Mike Amesbury pleaded guilty to a charge of common assault on Thursday, following an incident in which he punched...16 January 2025Read More... -
Murdoch’s News Corp sells Foxtel to DAZN in $2.1 billion deal
Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp (NWSA) has agreed to sell its Foxtel Group to sports streaming platform DAZN Group Ltd. in a transaction valuing the Australian...23 December 2024Read More... -
Cyberattacks cost UK businesses $55 billion over five years, report finds
Cyberattacks have inflicted a staggering loss of approximately £44 billion ($55.08 billion) on British businesses over the past five years, according...25 November 2024Read More... -
UK in discussions on payments to curb migrant flows: Times report
The UK government is reportedly in negotiations with Turkey, Vietnam, and officials in Iraq's Kurdistan region about potential financial agreements aimed...17 November 2024Read More... -
Prince Harry's lawsuit against Murdoch's UK Media Group advances to trial as others settle
Prince Harry is forging ahead with his lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch's News Group Newspapers (NGN), accusing the organization of unlawful information-gathering...15 November 2024Read More... -
Urgent warning: potential contamination found in hummus – do not eat
Customers are being urgently advised not to consume five types of hummus due to possible contamination with “animal matter.” The Happy Pear is recalling...14 November 2024Read More...
