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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
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
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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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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 and fails to demonstrate reputational18 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 following the successful completion of a14 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 a prolonged ownership dispute that has07 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 by U.S. publisher21 February 2026Read More...
Culture
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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... -
Between protestants and princes: the Kozirod family through time
The surname “Kozirod” belongs to the category of relatively rare surnames, which today are found only in a few countries around the world, including Poland, Germany, the USA, the UK,Read More... -
UK music exports get £1.4m boost as 68 independent artists win global growth grants
Rising British music talent is set for a global push after 68 independent UK acts secured a combined £1.4 million in government-backed funding designed to grow international audiences, boostRead More... -
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...
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Taylor Swift's latest album, "The Tortured Poets Department," has shattered Spotify's record for the most-streamed album in a single day, the platform has announced. Not only did Swift's
A renowned London pub, steeped in history dating back possibly to the 16th century, has suffered extensive damage in a devastating fire. The Burn Bullock, a grade II-listed establishment
A painting valued at EUR 2 million, stolen from an art gallery at Oxford University approximately four years ago, has been recovered in Romania and returned to UK judicial authorities,
A last-minute intervention from Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove has halted plans to demolish the former Museum of London site.
The British Fashion Council has unveiled an innovative approach for the upcoming London Fashion Week in June, aiming to spark a cultural phenomenon. Set to take place from
London's vibrant Notting Hill district is about to experience a taste of Taiwanese culture with the launch of the 16-day Taiwan Festival on Friday, April 12.
The largest collection of original Banksy artworks is set to make its debut in London's Soho, featuring over 150 pieces from the enigmatic Bristol-based artist. Opening at 100 Charing
Taylor Swift has ascended to the ranks of the world's wealthiest individuals, marking her debut on the billionaire list alongside luminaries such as Elon Musk. This revelation comes courtesy of a
The Hate Crime and Public Order Act has officially taken effect in Scotland, sparking a fiery debate over free speech and expression. At the center of this controversy is renowned author
British artists are poised to receive a substantial boost in royalties from their work sold in Australia, thanks to the recently enacted UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement.