Media
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Prince Harry’s US visa documents released in redacted form amid harassment concerns
A heavily redacted set of court documents related to Prince Harry’s US visa has been released, with his exact immigration status withheld due to concerns that disclosure could lead to19 March 2025Read More... -
Tech firms must take action to protect UK users from illegal content
Starting Monday, tech companies operating in the UK must implement stricter measures to prevent the spread of illegal content, including child sexual abuse images, as authorities step up17 March 2025Read More... -
Reach surpasses profit forecasts amid cost-cutting measures
Reach, the publisher of the Daily Mirror and Express, has exceeded annual profit expectations as its cost-cutting strategies begin to yield results.04 March 2025Read More... -
UK media regulator ends investigation into underage access to OnlyFans
Britain’s media regulator, Ofcom, has closed its investigation into whether individuals under the age of 18 have been accessing OnlyFans. However, the regulator stated that it will continue05 February 2025Read More... -
TikToker goes viral after running from London to Birmingham in 25 hours
Rodrick Ekechi, a TikTok fitness enthusiast and university student, has captured the internet’s attention after completing an extraordinary 25-hour run from London to Birmingham.26 January 2025Read More...
Culture
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Blackpool Pleasure Beach to cut hours and close rides after £2.7m loss
One of the UK’s most iconic theme parks, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, has announced it will be closing some rides and reducing opening hours following a £2.7 million pre-tax loss.Read More... -
Charity shop stunned as rare Chinese Bible fetches £56,000 at auction
Staff at an Oxfam bookshop in Chelmsford were left "absolutely speechless" after a donated Bible sold at auction for an astonishing £56,280—far exceeding its estimated value of just £800.Read More... -
London Marathon 2025: a historic milestone for the UK’s capital race
The 2025 TCS London Marathon is gearing up to make history. Celebrating its 45th edition, the event is set to become the world’s largest marathon, surpassing the New York City Marathon'sRead More... -
British Museum tops UK visitor charts again in 2024
For the second consecutive year, the British Museum has claimed the title of the UK’s most-visited attraction. The iconic London institution welcomed an impressive 6,479,952 visitors in 2024,Read More... -
Britain's Bloomsbury Publishing expects annual trading to exceed forecasts
Bloomsbury Publishing (BMY.L) announced on Thursday that its annual trading performance is set to surpass market expectations, driven by strong demand for its fiction titles and anRead More... -
£1.1bn British Library expansion moves forward
Plans for a £1.1bn extension of the British Library are officially moving ahead, with completion expected by 2032, the developer has confirmed.Read More... -
Waterstones to leave historic Oxford bookstore for new Queen Street location
Oxford’s iconic Waterstones bookstore is set to leave its historic home in William Baker House and relocate to a new premises in the city centre.Read More... -
Edvard Munch’s portraits take center stage in new London exhibition
A new exhibition at London’s National Portrait Gallery is shining a light on Edvard Munch’s mastery of portraiture, revealing a deeper side to the artist best known for The Scream.Read More... -
This is London’s best bookshop, according to Time Out
Daunt Books in Marylebone takes the top spot, thanks to its stunning Edwardian interiors and exceptional book selection.Read More... -
King Charles shares the soundtrack of his life for Commonwealth Day
From the legendary reggae rhythms of Bob Marley to the chart-topping hits of Kylie Minogue and the soulful melodies of Raye, King Charles has unveiled a selection of songs that have shapedRead More... -
London Eye at 25: the landmark that almost never was
Had it not been for the determination of two visionary architects in the early 1990s, London’s skyline—and its iconic New Year’s Eve fireworks—would look very different today.Read More... -
Charli XCX dominates Brit Awards with 'Brat' album wins
British pop sensation Charli XCX made a bold statement at the Brit Awards on March 1, turning the annual ceremony into a celebration of her cultural movement, "brat summer."Read More... -
Prince William speaks Welsh in St David’s Day message
Prince William has shared his first-ever public message in Welsh to celebrate St David’s Day, marking the occasion with a heartfelt tribute to Wales, its culture, and its people.Read More...
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Education
New data from the Pan-London Admissions Board, released on National Secondary Offer Day 2025, reveals that 94.8% of children set to start secondary school in London this September
After a successful year at the helm of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA), the UK formally hands over the presidency to Israel on 3 March 2025.
The London School of Economics (LSE) has defended its decision to host the launch of a book at its Middle East Centre, which argues that Hamas has been unfairly "vilified and demonized"
A new report from the Institute for Jewish Policy Research (JPR) reveals that the number of students attending Jewish schools in the UK has declined for the first time in three decades.
750 Schools Set to Launch Free Breakfast Clubs from April, Supporting Families Across England
Lord Hague of Richmond has been formally inaugurated as the 160th Chancellor of the University of Oxford in a ceremony held today at the Sheldonian Theatre. His appointment follows his
Romanian startup Bible Chat has raised $14 million in a Series A funding round led by Silicon Valley-based True Ventures, with additional support from Early Game Ventures and Play Ventures.
London schools are facing increasing challenges as demand for school places continues to fall, according to a new report from London Councils.
The government is introducing key reforms to streamline apprenticeships, aiming to qualify up to 10,000 more apprentices annually by reducing bureaucratic barriers. These changes include
Parents across the UK have been cautioned that they could face fines of up to £2,500 for persistently taking their children out of school without permission. In the last academic year alone, an