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Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said: Acts of violence towards staff at the Indian High Commission in London are unacceptable and I have made our position clear to the High Commissioner
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, said: “My thoughts are with the families and loved ones of Leslie Rhodes, Andreea Cristea, Aysha Frade, Kurt Cochran and courageous police officer PC
Statement from UK's Ambassador to the WTO and UN in Geneva, Simon Manley, for the Interactive Dialogue with the Independent Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine.
The possibility of a direct military conflict between the UK and China has sparked concerns and discussions in recent years, especially with the rising tensions over territorial disputes and trade
Hackney Wick, a former industrial area in London, has been named the city's coolest neighborhood in a recent survey by Naturecan. The survey of 5,000 people ranked areas across the UK
Rachel Riley, a television presenter and maths expert known for her role on the popular UK game show Countdown, has warned Jewish schoolchildren about rising levels of online antisemitic
On Monday, Britain and the European Union announced a new deal for post-Brexit trading arrangements for Northern Ireland in an effort to end the tensions caused by the Northern Ireland
The UK's National Health Service (NHS) has been facing winter crises for years, with problems ranging from bed shortages to under-treatment of patients. These issues are not new, as
The United Kingdom will always be on the side of freedom, democracy and the rule of law.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's remarks at the press conference in Dorset alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
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Sport
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Charles Leclerc claimed a dramatic victory at the British Grand Prix on Sunday, capitalising on late-race chaos to secure Ferrari’s landmark 250th Formula One win while championship leader
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Manchester City have named Enzo Maresca as their new head coach, confirming the former Chelsea manager will take charge from next season following Pep Guardiola’s departure after a
Read More... Manchester United move closer to new era after securing key stadium site
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Manchester United have taken a major step toward building their proposed 100,000-seat stadium after securing most of the land required for the ambitious project, the Premier League club
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Education
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Free rule of law teaching resources rolled out to schools across England and Wales
Schools across England and Wales now have access to a new collection of free, classroom-ready lesson plans designed to help pupils understand the rule of law, their rights, and the UK'sRead More... -
Government confirms two-year teacher pay deal backed by £2.3 billion investment
Teachers and school leaders will receive a 6.5% pay increase over the next two years as part of a wider package designed to strengthen recruitment, retention and investment acrossRead More... -
Degree choice can mean a £400,000 difference in lifetime earnings, new research finds
Students could see dramatically different financial outcomes depending on the degree subject they choose, with some courses leading to lifetime earnings gains of up to £400,000 whileRead More... -
Natural History GCSE moves closer as government backs skills for green economy
The government has launched a public consultation on a new Natural History GCSE, bringing the qualification a step closer to classrooms and aiming to equip young people with skills forRead More... -
Ofqual hits Cambridge English with £875,000 penalty after global IELTS marking failures affect tens of thousands
Cambridge English has been fined £875,000 by the UK regulator Ofqual after widespread marking errors in international English language tests led to incorrect results being issued to moreRead More... -
£80m investment to create 2,500 defence skills student places across England
Twenty-four universities and colleges across England have secured a share of £80 million in government funding aimed at expanding higher education capacity in defence-related subjectsRead More... -
UK boosts global science pull as top researchers join and Horizon Europe gains momentum
The UK is strengthening its position as a global hub for scientific innovation, welcoming a new cohort of leading international researchers and recording significant gains in its participationRead More... -
Teacher recruitment pledge passes two-thirds mark as government reports 70% delivery milestone
Two years into the current Parliament, the government says it has delivered around 70% of its pledge to recruit and retain an additional 6,500 teachers, according to new figures published byRead More... -
Universities risk losing overseas recruitment rights under new visa compliance rules
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World News
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UK-Switzerland deal to scrap roaming charges and make travel easier
The UK has signed a new trade agreement with Switzerland that will remove mobile roaming charges and allow British travellers to pass through airports more quickly using electronic gatesRead More... -
UK and EU sign Gibraltar treaty to end post-Brexit border dispute
Britain and the European Union have formally signed a long-awaited treaty defining Gibraltar's post-Brexit relationship with the bloc, marking a significant step towards reducing border delaysRead More... -
EU launches €884m Gaza recovery drive with international partners
The European Union has announced a new €883.6m (£760m; $1bn) initiative aimed at supporting recovery efforts in Gaza, bringing together European governments, Japan and majorRead More... -
UK ratifies High Seas Treaty to boost protection of global oceans
The UK has formally ratified a landmark international treaty aimed at protecting marine life in the vast stretches of ocean that lie beyond national borders.Read More... -
EU says Meta's Facebook and Instagram may breach digital rules over 'addictive' design
The European Commission has said it has reached a preliminary view that Meta may have breached the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA) by failing to address the potentially addictive designRead More...
Culture
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Salman Rushdie warns free speech is under threat as London honours his literary legacy
Author Salman Rushdie has warned that freedom of speech is facing growing threats around the world, saying the right to express dissenting views is under increasing pressure even inRead More... -
More than 400 UK towns compete for inaugural Town of Culture title as shortlist nears
More than 400 towns across the UK have entered the race to become the country's first-ever UK Town of Culture, as ministers prepare to unveil a shortlist in the coming weeks.Read More... -
Historic Bayeux Tapestry returns to England after nearly a millennium for landmark exhibition
The British Museum is preparing for overwhelming public interest as tickets go on sale for a once-in-a-generation exhibition featuring the legendary Bayeux Tapestry. The remarkableRead More... -
Universal unveils £5 billion UK theme park project, set to open in 2031
Comcast NBCUniversal has confirmed plans to invest more than £5 billion in building its first-ever European theme park and resort, marking one of the largest entertainment investments in theRead More... -
London gears up for biggest-ever summer of live music as global superstars take over the capital
London is preparing for a landmark summer of live music, reinforcing its status as the world's leading music city with an unparalleled programme of exclusive performances from some of theRead More... -
Eid festival marks 20 years in Trafalgar Square with music, food and family events
London’s annual Eid on the Square celebration will return to Trafalgar Square on Saturday, 30 May, as the popular event marks its 20th anniversary in the heart of the capital.Read More... -
Beatles’ final rooftop performance to be preserved in new London museum
The rooftop where The Beatles staged their iconic final live performance is set to become the centerpiece of a new museum celebrating the legendary band’s legacy.Read More... -
Rare Declaration of Independence to headline landmark exhibition on America’s founding
A major new exhibition marking 250 years since the birth of the United States is set to open this summer, bringing together some of the most important documents from the AmericanRead More... -
Newly released UK archives shed light on early years of Northern Ireland Troubles
Nearly 1,000 previously hard-to-access government records documenting the early years of the Northern Ireland Troubles have been published online, marking a significant step in openingRead More... -
£127.8 million lifeline for UK arts venues signals renewed push for cultural access
More than 130 cultural venues across England are set to receive a significant financial boost as part of a £127.8 million government investment aimed at widening public access to arts andRead More... -
Paddington and Sondheim lead the pack as Olivier Awards mark 50 years of theatre excellence
London’s theatre scene is buzzing ahead of this year’s Olivier Awards, where a charming Peruvian bear and a classic Stephen Sondheim musical are tied at the top of the nominations list.Read More... -
A century of Marilyn: landmark London exhibition reexamines the woman behind the icon
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