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Wimbledon expansion wins key court battle, clearing path for major upgrade
Wimbledon expansion wins key court battle, clearing path for major upgrade
Wimbledon’s ambitious expansion project has secured a significant legal victory after London’s High Court dismissed a challenge aimed at halting the development of new tennis facilities.
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Premier League set for five Champions League spots again? Here’s what needs to happen for 2026/27
Premier League set for five Champions League spots again? Here’s what needs to happen for 2026/27
The Premier League is edging closer to securing a fifth UEFA Champions League qualification spot for the 2026/27 season—potentially repeating a historic expansion seen just a year earlier.
Read More... Port Vale stun Sunderland to reach FA Cup quarter-finals for first time since 1954
Port Vale stun Sunderland to reach FA Cup quarter-finals for first time since 1954
Third-tier strugglers Port Vale produced one of the biggest shocks of this season’s FA Cup after defeating Sunderland 1-0 on Sunday to secure a historic place in the quarter-finals.
Read More... 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
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London launches school uniform reuse network to cut costs, reduce waste, and support families
A new London-wide initiative aimed at tackling rising school uniform costs and reducing textile waste has officially launched, offering practical support to both families and schools.Read More... -
Ofsted launches pilot to bring more serving school and college leaders into inspection teams
Ofsted has announced a new pilot programme aimed at bringing more serving school and college leaders into inspection teams across England’s education system. The initiative is designed toRead More... -
Ofsted report warns children in care face education ‘lottery’ due to inconsistent local authority support
A new report from Ofsted has highlighted significant barriers preventing many children in care from reaching their full academic potential, despite strong efforts by schools and collegesRead More... -
UK regulators warn Meta, TikTok, YouTube and Snapchat to strengthen age checks to protect children online
Britain’s media and privacy watchdogs have issued a stark warning to the world’s largest social media companies, urging them to do far more to prevent children from accessing platformsRead More... -
King Charles III awards Queen Elizabeth Prizes to Oxford researchers for groundbreaking health data platform
Researchers from the University of Oxford have been honoured with the prestigious Queen Elizabeth Prizes for Higher and Further Education during a ceremony hosted at St James's Palace inRead More... -
New UK measures aim to protect students from extremism and harassment on campus
Students and staff at universities across England are set to receive stronger protections against extremism, harassment and intimidation under new measuresRead More... -
Rise in youth sexual offences sparks urgent call for early education on consent and misogyny
A new report from the Youth Justice Board (YJB) warns that harmful sexual behaviour, misogyny and violence among children are becoming an increasingly seriousRead More... -
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...
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Lady Mayor hosts landmark Mansion House dinner celebrating women leaders and future trailblazers in the UK
In a historic first for Mansion House, the official residence of the City of London’s Lord Mayor, a special dinner was held to honour the achievements of women leaders across the UK and theRead More... -
Natural History Museum becomes UK’s most visited attraction in 2025, surpassing British Museum
London’s Natural History Museum has claimed the spot as the United Kingdom’s most popular tourist attraction in 2025, drawing a record-breaking 7.1 million visitors over the year.Read More... -
IWM acquires Dame Vera Lynn’s wartime archive: 600 letters reveal untold stories of love and loss
The Imperial War Museums (IWM) has secured a remarkable piece of British history with the acquisition of the complete Second World War archive of Dame Vera Lynn — the belovedRead More... -
UK City of Culture 2029: nine destinations shortlisted as cultural race heats up
Nine destinations across the UK have been officially longlisted in the race to become the UK City of Culture for 2029, marking the next phase of one of the country’s most influential culturalRead More... -
Paris museum unveils enchanting “Unicorns!” exhibition exploring myth across cultures
The Musée National du Moyen Âge, also known as the Musée de Cluny, is inviting visitors into a world where myth meets history with its captivating exhibition, “Unicorns!”. The show delvesRead More... -
Queen Mary academics spotlighted in global exhibition examining AI’s power and human agency
Researchers from Queen Mary University of London are among the contributors to a major international exhibition exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping the balance betweenRead More... -
Courtauld Gallery unveils first exhibition dedicated to Georges Seurat’s seascapes
London’s Courtauld Gallery is set to shine a new light on the work of French master Georges Seurat with the opening of a landmark exhibition devoted entirely to his seascapes. Running fromRead More... -
New book on Prince Harry branded a ‘deranged conspiracy’ by his spokesperson
A newly released biography about Prince Harry has sparked controversy after the Duke of Sussex’s spokesperson dismissed its claims as a “deranged conspiracy,” intensifying the ongoingRead More... -
Ireland and UK launch €5 million cultural partnership funding 12 major arts projects through 2030
Ireland and the United Kingdom have unveiled a major new cultural investment, committing €5 million to a dozen collaborative arts and heritage projects that will run through 2030.Read More... -
UK ministers host major interfaith Ramadan iftar at Lancaster House celebrating British muslim contributions
More than 180 guests from across the United Kingdom gathered at Lancaster House in London for a major community iftar hosted by government ministers, celebrating the contributions ofRead More... -
Ashmolean Museum returns 16th-century bronze icon to India
A 16th-century bronze statue that once stood in a temple in southern India has been returned by the Ashmolean Museum at the University of Oxford, marking the end of a years-longRead More... -
Prime Minister reappoints Stephen Belcher and Tim Dugher as Science Museum Group Trustees until 2030
The UK Prime Minister has confirmed the reappointment of Professor Stephen Belcher CBE and Tim Dugher as Trustees of the Science Museum Group for a further four-year term. Their newRead More... -
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...
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King Charles III launches world’s longest coastal trail at Seven Sisters
King Charles III officially inaugurated the King Charles III England Coast Path on Thursday, 19 March 2026, marking a major milestone in one of the...21 March 2026Read More...
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Government expands “Pride in Place” scheme to 284 communities, putting £20 million decisions in local hands
The UK government has unveiled a significant expansion of its flagship “Pride in Place” initiative, adding 40 new communities to a growing nationwide...21 March 2026Read More...
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End of an era: British army phases out iconic Land Rover fleet after 70 years
After more than seven decades of service, the British Army has begun retiring one of its most recognisable and dependable assets — the legendary...20 March 2026Read More... -
UK unveils major aid reform: focus shifts to conflict zones, women’s rights, and global security
The UK government has announced a sweeping overhaul of its international development strategy, placing conflict-affected nations and humanitarian...19 March 2026Read More... -
London trials next-generation radar speed cameras to tackle rising road fatalities
London is set to pilot a new generation of speed enforcement technology as part of a wider push to improve road safety across the capital. Transport...18 March 2026Read More... -
New London infrastructure plan aims to power growth, jobs and future-proof the capital
London has unveiled an ambitious long-term infrastructure strategy designed to support the city’s rapid growth, tackle mounting pressure on essential...18 March 2026Read More... -
Tougher livestock protection law takes effect: unlimited fines and new police powers to curb dog attacks
A tougher legal framework aimed at protecting farm animals from dog attacks has officially come into force across England and Wales today (18 March),...18 March 2026Read More... -
British tourists swap Dubai for Europe and Caribbean as Middle East tensions rise
British holidaymakers are cancelling trips to Dubai and other Middle Eastern destinations amid escalating tensions in the region, with demand surging...17 March 2026Read More... -
Hospitality businesses cut energy bills by up to £2,500 with free government-backed saving tool
Pubs, restaurants and hotels across England are being offered a powerful new way to cut costs, as a government-backed energy-saving tool expands to...17 March 2026Read More... -
Nigel Farage unveils radical reform UK vision, challenging Britain’s political establishment
Nigel Farage is once again positioning himself as a disruptor of British politics—this time with a bold claim: the old political order is finished,...17 March 2026Read More... -
Government actuary launches GAD Factors Guidance Hub to simplify access to public service pension calculations
The UK’s Government Actuary’s Department (GAD) has launched a new digital platform designed to make it easier for pension administrators to access...16 March 2026Read More... -
UK government plans police-style powers for environment officers in major crackdown on waste crime
The UK government is preparing to give environmental enforcement officers powers similar to those used by police as part of a tougher strategy to tackle...15 March 2026Read More... -
UK government accelerates energy security push with plug-in solar and faster renewables investment
The UK government is stepping up efforts to strengthen the country’s energy security, with the Energy Secretary set to unveil a series of new measures...15 March 2026Read More... -
TfL commits £94.8m to safer and greener London streets as borough projects expand in 2026/27
Transport for London (TfL) will invest £94.8 million in London’s boroughs during 2026/27, strengthening efforts to make the capital’s streets...15 March 2026Read More... -
UK lawmakers urge government to apologise for Britain’s rule in Palestine (1917–1948)
More than 40 British lawmakers are calling on the UK government to formally apologise for Britain’s actions during its administration of Palestine...14 March 2026Read More...
World News
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Iran urges immediate halt to US-Israeli actions, calls for regional security shift
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday called for an immediate end to what he described as U.S. and Israeli aggression, saying a ceasefire is...21 March 2026Read More...
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Israel–Iran conflict intensifies as energy infrastructure attacks shake global markets
The escalating confrontation between Israel and Iran showed no signs of slowing on Friday, as both nations launched fresh strikes in a rapidly deepening...20 March 2026Read More... -
UK–Taiwan business confidence hits record high as AI and green eenergy drive future partnerships
Business confidence between the UK and Taiwan has reached a record high, with companies on both sides increasingly eyeing collaboration in artificial...19 March 2026Read More... -
EU signals warm welcome for UK return to single market amid renewed Brexit debate
The European Union would welcome the United Kingdom “with open arms” if it chose to rejoin the bloc’s single market, according to Jean-Noel Barrot,...18 March 2026Read More... -
Zelenskiy meets Starmer in London to strengthen UK-Ukraine drone alliance and defense cooperation
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is set to hold high-level talks in London with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Tuesday, in a meeting...17 March 2026Read More... -
UK–Ukraine defence pact targets drone warfare and AI innovation to strengthen global security
The United Kingdom and Ukraine are set to unveil a major new defence partnership aimed at countering the rapid spread of low-cost, high-tech weapons—particularly...17 March 2026Read More... -
Germany voices doubts over expanding EU naval mission to Strait of Hormuz
Germany has expressed skepticism about a potential expansion of the European Union's naval mission, Operation Aspides, into the strategic waters...16 March 2026Read More... -
Trump warns NATO allies: failure to help secure Strait of Hormuz could harm Alliance’s future
Donald Trump has warned that the future of the NATO could be at risk if allied countries refuse to assist in protecting the strategic Strait of Hormuz,...16 March 2026Read More... -
Polyus reports $6.3 billion pretax profit in 2025 despite drop in gold production
Russia’s largest gold mining company, Polyus, reported a solid financial performance for 2025, posting a 12% increase in pretax profit to reach...16 March 2026Read More... -
UK announces £5 million emergency aid package for Lebanon as regional tensions sscalate
The United Kingdom has pledged more than £5 million (about $6.6 million) in emergency assistance to support humanitarian efforts in Lebanon, as rising...16 March 2026Read More... -
Bobi Wine leaves Uganda after disputed election, promises to continue fight against Museveni
Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine has announced that he has temporarily left Uganda after spending nearly two months in hiding following the country’s...15 March 2026Read More... -
RAF Typhoon jets deployed to defend Bahrain as Iran-linked drone threat escalates in Gulf conflict
As tensions continue to rise in the second week of the war between Israel, the United States and Iran, British fighter jets are now actively helping...13 March 2026Read More... -
UK and Belgium step up joint fight against human smuggling along Channel coast
The United Kingdom and Belgium are looking to deepen their partnership to combat human smuggling along the Channel’s western coastline, where attempts...12 March 2026Read More... -
U.S. spent over $11 billion in first six days of Iran war, Trump administration tells Congress
The first six days of the U.S. military campaign against Iran cost American taxpayers more than $11.3 billion, according to estimates presented by...12 March 2026Read More... -
Tesla enters UK energy market: Elon Musk’s company approved to supply electricity to British homes
Electric vehicle giant Tesla has taken a major step into the UK energy sector after receiving regulatory approval to supply electricity directly to...12 March 2026Read More...
Media
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BBC moves to dismiss Trump’s $10 billion defamation lawsuit over edited January 6 documentary
The BBC has asked a U.S. court to throw out a $10 billion defamation lawsuit filed by former President Donald Trump, arguing that the case lacks merit...18 March 2026Read More... -
“Future of news is local”: government unveils £12m plan to revive community journalism
The UK government has launched its first comprehensive local media strategy in a generation, pledging up to £12 million to support struggling regional...17 March 2026Read More... -
Isabel Province hosts first Digital Media Literacy Workshop to tackle misinformation and empower community voices
Leaders, government officials and community representatives in Isabel Province have taken a significant step toward strengthening digital awareness...14 March 2026Read More... -
Axel Springer acquires UK’s Telegraph for £575 million, ending two-year ownership battle
German publishing giant Axel Springer has agreed to acquire Britain’s Telegraph Media Group for £575 million ($766 million), bringing an end to...07 March 2026Read More... -
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...