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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
Read More... Man City set up EFL Cup final clash with Arsenal after dominant win over Newcastle
Man City set up EFL Cup final clash with Arsenal after dominant win over Newcastle
Manchester City booked their place in next month’s EFL Cup final with a commanding 3-1 victory over Newcastle United at the Etihad Stadium, completing a thumping 5-1 aggregate win in the
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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... -
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... -
Government moves to cap independent special school fees and put children first
The government has announced a major overhaul of the independent special school system, aiming to rein in spiralling fees and ensure public money is spent on improving outcomes forRead More...
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UK unveils ambitious AI strategy to power science, healthcare and public service innovation
The UK has set out a bold new vision to harness artificial intelligence as a driving force behind world-leading science, research and innovation — from earlierRead More... -
Too much school pressure at 15 may raise depression and self-harm risk well into adulthood, study finds
Academic pressure during the teenage years may leave a far deeper mark on mental health than previously thought, according to new research led by scientists atRead More... -
Government unveils new employer grant to raise standards in early years education
A major new government funding package is set to strengthen the early years workforce, helping nurseries and childcare providers improve the quality of education for young children whileRead More... -
Barnsley College hosts clean energy jobs fair as 20,000 new roles loom for Yorkshire
More than 170 school pupils and college students from across South Yorkshire gathered at Barnsley College this week to explore future careers in clean energy, asRead More... -
UK universities expand Into India as immigration curbs squeeze international student intake
Facing tightening immigration rules and financial pressure at home, British universities are increasingly looking east — and setting up shop in India.Read More...
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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... -
Inside ICG PR: how an international PR agency shapes reputation for luxury, fashion, and cultural brands
Interview: the co-founder of Iris Consulting Group Iryna Kotlyarevska on building global visibility with cultural intelligenceRead More... -
London Zoo’s giraffes take centre stage in New London Underground poster celebrating 200 years of ZSL
London Zoo’s iconic giraffes have stepped into the spotlight with the launch of a striking new London Underground poster, marking the start of ZSL’s 200th anniversaryRead More...
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UK News
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Aldi raises UK store pay again, beating Lidl as supermarkets battle for staff
Aldi has handed its UK store workers a second pay rise in just two months, underlining the fierce competition for staff among Britain’s biggest grocers...26 February 2026Read More...
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Revolut to pilot pound-backed stablecoin in UK regulator sandbox
British fintech giant Revolut is preparing to test a pound-denominated stablecoin in the United Kingdom, marking a cautious but notable step in the...26 February 2026Read More... -
Ukrainian drone maker opens £200m factory in Suffolk, creating 500 jobs and strengthening Ukraine’s air defences
A major new drone manufacturing facility has opened in Suffolk, marking a significant boost both for the UK economy and for Ukraine’s Armed Forces...26 February 2026Read More... -
Government injects £50m to tackle homelessness as drive to halve rough sleeping accelerates
More than £50 million is being rolled out to councils and frontline organisations in a renewed push to tackle homelessness and rough sleeping across...26 February 2026Read More... -
UK energy bills to drop from April as Ofgem cuts price cap by 7%
Most households across Britain will see their energy bills fall from April after the regulator Ofgem announced a 7% cut to the energy price cap, offering...25 February 2026Read More... -
Jet2 confirms profit outlook as summer 2026 flight capacity jumps 8%
British leisure airline and holiday group Jet2 has said its annual profit is expected to come in broadly in line with market forecasts, as the company...25 February 2026Read More... -
UK makes electronic travel authorisation mandatory for visa-free visitors from 85 countries
The United Kingdom is set to tighten its border controls this week, as a long-planned digital travel permit becomes mandatory for millions of overseas...25 February 2026Read More... -
£345m farm tech boost: government backs innovation, productivity and profitable British farming
British farming is set for a major technology and productivity boost, with £345 million of new government funding aimed at strengthening farm profitability,...24 February 2026Read More... -
UK unleashes largest sanctions yet on Russia, targeting oil revenues four years after Ukraine invasion
Four years after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the UK has rolled out its most extensive sanctions package since the early months...24 February 2026Read More... -
UK councils offered emergency financial flexibility as government rolls out £78bn funding deal
Councils under intense financial pressure are being offered exceptional support from the government to help them balance their budgets and keep essential...24 February 2026Read More... -
UK unveils new Ukraine aid package on fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion
The British government on Tuesday announced a fresh package of military, humanitarian and reconstruction assistance for Ukraine, marking four years...24 February 2026Read More... -
Peter Mandelson arrested at London home as police investigate alleged misconduct in public office
Former Labour cabinet minister Peter Mandelson has been arrested by police at his London home as part of an investigation into alleged misconduct in...23 February 2026Read More... -
UK government moves to ban unlicensed gambling firms from sponsoring sports clubs
The government is preparing to clamp down on gambling sponsorship in British sport, with plans to block unlicensed operators from sponsoring clubs...23 February 2026Read More... -
Manchester by-election puts Labour on the brink as Greens and Reform UK surge
Support for Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour government is faltering in one of the party’s traditional heartlands, where a looming by-election...23 February 2026Read More...
World News
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Greece smashes tourism revenue record as visitor spending and winter travel surge
Greece has posted a new all-time record in tourism revenue, confirming its status as one of the world’s most resilient and attractive travel destinations...26 February 2026Read More...
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UK denies pause in Chagos Islands deal as US concerns resurface over Diego Garcia
Britain has moved quickly to clarify its position on the future of the Chagos Islands after mixed messages from the government suggested the ratification...26 February 2026Read More... -
Istanbul set to overtake Heathrow as Europe’s busiest airport, CEO warns
Istanbul is poised to eclipse London as Europe’s busiest aviation hub as early as this year or next, according to the chief executive of Heathrow Airport,...25 February 2026Read More... -
Pope Leo sets sights on Monaco, Africa, and Spain for first overseas trips of 2026
Pope Leo is preparing to take to the international stage in 2026, with the Vatican confirming a series of overseas visits that will span Europe...25 February 2026Read More...
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UK nuclear submarine HMS Anson makes historic first visit to Australia under AUKUS pact
The arrival of the Royal Navy’s nuclear-powered submarine HMS Anson in Western Australia marks a major turning point for the AUKUS partnership, as...23 February 2026Read More... -
UK unveils critical minerals and SME finance push at Mining Indaba 2026
The UK has announced a fresh wave of initiatives to deepen partnerships with Africa on critical minerals, sustainable development and small-business...23 February 2026Read More... -
Emails suggest UK police guarded Epstein dinner in 2010 while protecting Prince Andrew
British police officers assigned to protect Prince Andrew were instructed to provide security at a dinner party hosted by Jeffrey Epstein in New York...22 February 2026Read More... -
Trump says U.S. will send hospital ship to Greenland amid push for greater American role in Arctic
U.S. President Donald Trump said Saturday that the United States is preparing to send a hospital ship to Greenland, describing the move as a humanitarian...22 February 2026Read More... -
Ukraine slams Hungary and Slovakia for ‘energy blackmail’ as power cut threats escalate
Ukraine has accused Hungary and Slovakia of resorting to “blackmail” after both countries threatened to halt electricity supplies unless Kyiv restores...22 February 2026Read More... -
Brits face potential ban on buying homes in Mallorca and Ibiza as Balearic Islands crack down on mass tourism
British buyers dreaming of a sun-soaked bolt-hole in Spain’s Balearic Islands could soon find the door firmly shut.21 February 2026Read More... -
UK and European allies unite to build low-cost air defence systems to shield NATO airspace
The UK and its leading European allies are joining forces to develop a new generation of low-cost air defence weapons designed to protect European...21 February 2026Read More... -
France confirms hacker accessed data from 1.2 million bank accounts via stolen government credentials
France’s Economy Ministry has confirmed that a hacker accessed sensitive information linked to 1.2 million bank accounts, after exploiting stolen...20 February 2026Read More... -
Deutsche Welle journalist detained in Turkey over social media posts
Turkish authorities have detained a veteran journalist working for Deutsche Welle, escalating concerns over press freedom in the country.20 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...