Culture

Britain should invest in culture to help economic recovery, says an alliance of arts leaders including the National Theatre artistic director, Sir Nicholas Hytner, and Neil MacGregor, director of the British Museum.

: Published: 29 September 2010

Sport

Tour de France: Debutant Olav Kooij claims maiden stage win after late crash disrupts sprint

Dutch rider Olav Kooij celebrated a dream Tour de France debut by winning stage five after a dramatic late crash shattered the peloton and transformed the expected bunch sprint.

Leclerc triumphs at Silverstone as Antonelli’s title lead shrinks after costly retirement

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

Manchester City turn to Enzo Maresca as Guardiola successor in new era at Etihad

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

Manchester United move closer to new era after securing key stadium site

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

Bookmakers suspend Royal Ascot charity initiative, costing UK charities nearly £500,000

British charities are set to miss out on almost £500,000 in donations from Royal Ascot this year after bookmakers withdrew support for a long-running charity fundraising initiative, citing

West Ham co-chair David Sullivan resigns ahead of publication of historic allegations

West Ham United co-chair David Sullivan has resigned from his role with immediate effect after learning that allegations concerning his personal life are set to be published and broadcast

Liverpool to host 2030 Artistic Gymnastics World Championships

Liverpool will once again welcome the world’s top gymnasts after British Gymnastics secured the rights to host the 2030 Artistic Gymnastics World Championships, bringing one of the sport’s

Arsenal end 22-year wait as North London erupts in celebration

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Northern England Olympic bid explored as government launches sports-led regeneration drive

The government has commissioned an initial assessment into the possibility of bringing the Olympic and Paralympic Games to the North of England in the 2040s, alongside a broader push to

London calling: record 1.33 million hopefuls swell 2027 Marathon ballot

The global appetite for the London Marathon has reached a fever pitch, with organizers announcing on Tuesday that a staggering 1.33 million people have applied for the 2027 race.

Education

Free rule of law teaching resources rolled out to schools across England and Wales
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Government confirms two-year teacher pay deal backed by £2.3 billion investment
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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 while
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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 for
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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 more
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£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 subjects
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Starmer signals tougher curbs on youth social media access in UK
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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 participation
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Teacher recruitment pledge passes two-thirds mark as government reports 70% delivery milestone
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Universities risk losing overseas recruitment rights under new visa compliance rules
Universities in the UK could lose the ability to recruit international students if they fail to meet tougher visa compliance standards, under new measures announced by the government to tackle
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London

Media

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A 46-year-old Greek national has appeared before a London court after being charged with conducting surveillance on a journalist working for Iran International, a UK-based television network

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Journalists from Ghana and Nigeria have completed a specialised science reporting programme at Imperial College London, equipping them with the tools to translate complex scientific

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Prince Harry vs Daily Mail: High Court judge signals delayed ruling in phone hacking lawsuit
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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 in
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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.
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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 remarkable
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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 the
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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 the
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Eid festival marks 20 years in Trafalgar Square with music, food and family events
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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.
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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 American
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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 opening
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Kengo Kuma chosen to lead landmark expansion of London’s National Gallery
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£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 and
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Paddington and Sondheim lead the pack as Olivier Awards mark 50 years of theatre excellence
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