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West Ham at the heart of alarming £206.7m London Stadium forecast
West Ham at the heart of alarming £206.7m London Stadium forecast
West Ham United find themselves at the heart of a worrying financial projection surrounding the London Stadium, as reported by The Sun on Sunday.
Read More... Spurs secure Czech goalkeeper Kinsky in £12.5m deal
Spurs secure Czech goalkeeper Kinsky in £12.5m deal
Tottenham Hotspur have secured the signing of 21-year-old Czech goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky from Slavia Prague in a transfer deal valued at approximately £12.5 million.
Read More... Arsenal and Chelsea stumble as Newcastle's winning streak rolls on
Arsenal and Chelsea stumble as Newcastle's winning streak rolls on
Leandro Trossard takes a shot during Arsenal's 1-1 draw against Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday, a result that saw the Gunners miss an opportunity to close the gap on league leaders
Read More... Liverpool poised to deepen Manchester United's woes
Liverpool poised to deepen Manchester United's woes
When Liverpool triumphed 3-0 at Old Trafford in September, Manchester United slumped to 14th in the Premier League standings. Four months later, their fortunes remain dire, with
Read More... UK sports exporters thriving thanks to soaring Gulf demand
UK sports exporters thriving thanks to soaring Gulf demand
The UK's sports industry is witnessing a significant surge in demand from the Gulf region, aligning with the ongoing trade negotiations between the UK and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
Read More... Magnus Carlsen to rejoin World Blitz Chess Championship after resolving jeans dispute
Magnus Carlsen to rejoin World Blitz Chess Championship after resolving jeans dispute
World No. 1 chess player Magnus Carlsen has confirmed he will participate in the World Blitz Chess Championship after initially withdrawing from the tournament due to a dispute over
Read More... Postecoglou: Spurs must strengthen in January
Postecoglou: Spurs must strengthen in January
Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou has emphasized the need for reinforcements during the January transfer window, acknowledging that the team is "short in a couple of areas."
Read More... London poised to become the global hub for women’s sports in 2025
London poised to become the global hub for women’s sports in 2025
London is set to cement its status as the global capital for women’s sports in 2025, hosting a packed calendar of world-class events that showcase the city’s commitment to promoting female
Read More... Usyk triumphs over Fury to retain world heavyweight titles
Usyk triumphs over Fury to retain world heavyweight titles
Ukraine’s Oleksandr Usyk defended his WBA (Super), WBO, and WBC world heavyweight titles, defeating Britain’s Tyson Fury by unanimous decision in a gripping bout at the Kingdom Arena on
Read More... Man City's troubles worsen with loss to Villa
Man City's troubles worsen with loss to Villa
Manchester City’s struggles deepened with a 2-1 defeat at Aston Villa on Saturday, marking an almost unthinkable downturn for a team that has dominated the Premier League over the past
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Amal Clooney appointed visiting professor at Oxford University
Renowned human rights barrister Amal Clooney has joined the University of Oxford as a visiting professor of practice in international law at the Blavatnik School of Government,Read More... -
Holocaust archive digitizes thousands of Nazi-era documents
The Wiener Holocaust Library, one of the most extensive archives documenting Nazi-era atrocities, has launched an ambitious digital portal, granting global access to over 250,000 pages ofRead More... -
Cecil Rhodes exhibition at Oxford University’s Oriel College
Oriel College at Oxford University is set to launch a new exhibition aimed at "contextualizing the legacy" of Cecil Rhodes, the controversial imperialist whose statue has been at the center ofRead More... -
Government unveils plan to address ‘stuck’ schools and elevate education standards
Education Secretary outlines ambitious reforms for school improvementRead More... -
Westminster authorities reject Holocaust exhibition, citing political concerns
House of Commons authorities have ruled against displaying a Holocaust memorial exhibition in Westminster Hall, citing concerns over political neutrality.Read More... -
Mayor stresses the critical importance of Holocaust education amid the spread of misinformation and online hate
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has emphasized the urgent need to educate young people about the Holocaust, warning that the rise of fake news and unregulated social media poses aRead More... -
Keir and Victoria Starmer host emotional Downing Street event for Holocaust survivors
Keir Starmer, alongside his wife Victoria, hosted a deeply moving reception at Downing Street for Holocaust survivors. The gathering followed the Prime Minister’s recent visit toRead More... -
UK children reveal their favourite slang words – and parents may be scratching their heads
In a nationwide poll conducted by the University of Oxford, children across the UK have crowned "slay" as their favorite slang word of the year. The term, which may perplex many parents, isRead More... -
Education Secretary announces digital revolution to transform schools
The Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson, has unveiled ambitious plans to modernize the education sector, harnessing technology to drive teaching innovation and improve outcomes forRead More...
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King Charles to attend Auschwitz commemoration event
Later this month, King Charles will travel to Auschwitz to participate in an event commemorating the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi concentration camp.Read More...
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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... -
Facebook removes and reinstates British anti-racism organisation’s page
One of Britain’s largest anti-racism organisations, Stand Up to Racism, revealed on Wednesday that its Facebook page had been taken down for allegedly violating the platform’s community23 January 2025Read More... -
Sun publisher to pay Prince Harry ‘substantial’ damages in unlawful intrusion case
The publisher of the Sun newspaper has agreed to pay “substantial damages” and issued an apology to Prince Harry to resolve a protracted legal battle over allegations of unlawful intrusion22 January 2025Read More... -
Google secures UK injunction to block enforcement of Russian judgments over YouTube account closures
Google achieved a significant legal victory on Wednesday as London’s High Court granted an injunction to prevent the enforcement of Russian judgments against the tech giant over the closure22 January 2025Read More...
Culture
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Rare Harry Potter first edition rescued from rubbish sells for £21,000
A rare first edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, which was nearly discarded, has fetched over £21,000 at auction.Read More... -
King Charles visits Polish Social and Cultural Centre in London
King Charles paid a visit to the Polish Social and Cultural Centre (POSK) in Hammersmith, London, on Wednesday, where he was warmly welcomed by Polish Ambassador to the UK,Read More... -
The Princess of Wales unveils new childhood programme at National Portrait Gallery
Visitors at the National Portrait Gallery were in for a surprise as the Princess of Wales arrived in an unexpected fashion—stepping off a London minibus alongside a group of enthusiasticRead More... -
McCartney warns copyright law change could harm artists
Sir Paul McCartney has voiced his concerns over proposed changes to UK copyright law, warning they could allow artificial intelligence (AI) to exploit creators' work and threaten the livelihoodsRead More... -
Two Van Gogh paintings to be displayed in London for the first time
Two remarkable paintings by Vincent van Gogh, created shortly after the artist famously mutilated his ear, will be showcased in London for the first time.Read More... -
Bloomsbury renews Amazon UK contract to avoid sales disruption
Bloomsbury Publishing, the renowned publisher of the Harry Potter series, has renewed its supply agreement with Amazon UK, resolving months of stalled negotiations that had threatened aRead More... -
Chinese New Year Gala celebrated in London
The Chinese Students and Scholars Association UK (CSSAUK) hosted a vibrant Chinese New Year Gala in London on January 21, 2025. This festive event brought together performers andRead More... -
Woman arrested after bombarding Joey Essex and His Love Island girlfriend Jessy Potts with over 100,000 messages
A woman in her 40s has been arrested following allegations that she sent more than 100,000 messages, including death threats, to Joey Essex and his Love Island girlfriend, Jessy Potts.Read More... -
UK rules out TikTok ban, says cat videos are not a security threat
Cat and dancing videos don’t appear to pose a national security risk, a senior UK Cabinet minister has said, confirming that there are no current plans to ban TikTok in the UK.Read More... -
Robbie Williams wins permission to fell fungus-ridden tree at £17 million mansion
Robbie Williams has secured permission to remove a fungus-infected tree from his £17 million London mansion, despite opposition from his neighbors, including Led Zeppelin guitaristRead More... -
Hanukkah and Christmas align for the first time since 2005
This year marks a rare calendar coincidence as the first night of Hanukkah aligns with Christmas Day, an overlap that has not occurred since 2005. Such intersections happen roughly five timesRead More...
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Education
The University of Oxford, the oldest university in the English-speaking world, has been recognized as the leading billionaire-producing institution in Britain.
Several UK universities and higher education institutions are scaling back or abandoning their presence on Elon Musk's social media platform, X, due to concerns over misinformation and its
The UK government has urged video platforms like YouTube to give greater prominence to "high-quality" children's content, emphasizing its importance for educational and
Labour’s decision to impose VAT on private schools has sparked controversy, but state schools stand to benefit significantly.
Pope Francis delivered an inspiring New Year message as a guest of Professor Irene Tracey, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford, during the Thought for the Day segment on BBC Radio
Oxford University has come under scrutiny from some academics who claim that the institution is lowering its standards to meet diversity targets. The university’s Opportunity Oxford program
Gregory Stafford, MP for Farnham and Bordon and former treasurer of the Oxford Union, has called on Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson to address allegations of antisemitism following a
Former foreign secretary and Conservative Party leader William Hague has been elected as the 160th chancellor of the University of Oxford. Lord Hague, an alumnus of Magdalen College, will
The University of Edinburgh has announced plans to reduce staffing levels in response to significant financial challenges. A voluntary redundancy scheme is being introduced, with the possibility
Millbay Academy in Plymouth, often referred to as the "Red School," has been closed as a precaution after the discovery of two mysterious metal objects buried nearby. The items, suspected to