Media
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M&S restores click and collect services after 15-week cyberattack disruption
Marks & Spencer has reinstated its click and collect service for clothing, ending a 15-week suspension triggered by a major cyberattack and data breach.11 August 2025Read More... -
Public urged to stop using certain non-sterile alcohol-free wipes due to infection risk
The UKHSA and MHRA are advising the public to immediately stop using specific non-sterile alcohol-free wipes due to contamination risks that could lead to infection. These products are05 August 2025Read More... -
‘Do not travel’ warning as Storm Floris brings 90mph winds and severe disruption to UK
Storm Floris has hit the UK, bringing “unseasonably strong” winds of up to 90mph and prompting amber “danger to life” weather warnings across Scotland and parts of northern England.04 August 2025Read More... -
Home Office pledges extra £100m to tackle people-smuggling gangs
The Home Office has announced an additional £100 million in funding to support the UK’s efforts to dismantle people-smuggling networks and reduce illegal small boat crossings04 August 2025Read More... -
UK investigates 34 porn sites under new age-verification rules
UK media regulator Ofcom has launched formal investigations into four companies operating a total of 34 pornography websites, checking whether they comply with new age-verification rules01 August 2025Read More...
Culture
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Why England’s streets are suddenly covered in flags
Lately, if you’ve been driving around parts of England, you’ve probably noticed something unusual: lampposts covered in Union Jacks and St George’s crosses. In places like Birmingham,Read More... -
Notting Hill Carnival safety crackdown: 100 arrests and 50 weapons seized
Police have launched a major safety operation ahead of this year’s Notting Hill Carnival, arresting 100 people and seizing dozens of weapons in a bid to keep the huge celebration safe.Read More... -
Norwich castle reopens after £27.5 million transformation
After nearly five years behind scaffolding, one of England’s most iconic Norman landmarks has reopened its doors. Norwich Castle Keep – first built almost 900 years ago – has undergone aRead More... -
Kneecap rapper faces terror charge in London over Hezbollah flag
One of the members of Irish rap group Kneecap appeared in a London court on Wednesday, facing a terrorism charge for allegedly displaying a Hezbollah flag during a performance.Read More... -
Soho House goes private in $2.7B deal — with Ashton Kutcher joining the board
Soho House, the exclusive members-only club that started above a London café in the ’90s, is set to go private again in a $2.7 billion deal. The move is being led by New York–based MCRRead More... -
France to loan iconic Bayeux Tapestry to UK for first time in 900 years
For the first time in nearly a millennium, the Bayeux Tapestry, one of France’s most treasured cultural artifacts, will leave French soil. The 11th-century embroidery, which depicts theRead More... -
‘Skibidi’, ‘delulu’ and ‘tradwife’ join the Cambridge Dictionary – thanks to TikTok’s influence
The English language has a few new additions – and they’re straight out of internet culture. Words like ‘skibidi’, ‘delulu’ and ‘tradwife’ have officially made it into the Cambridge...Read More... -
Grand new UK festival set to debut at Blenheim Palace
In 2026, a brand-new five-day festival is landing at one of the most stunning locations in the country – Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Read More... -
London museum highlights forgotten African and Indian troops of WWII
The overlooked contributions of African and Indian soldiers who fought in South Asia during the Second World War are taking centre stage in a new London exhibition.Read More... -
Wikipedia loses legal challenge over online Safety Act rules
Wikipedia has failed in its bid to overturn parts of the UK’s Online Safety Act, which it says could endanger the privacy and safety of its volunteer editors.Read More... -
Brixton town centre comes alive with music, food, and culture under Mayor’s Summer Streets scheme
Atlantic Road in Brixton was transformed into a vibrant hub of music, food, and trade on Saturday, as part of the Mayor of London’s Summer Streets initiative. Backed by Mayor Sadiq Khan’sRead More... -
Manchester Caribbean Carnival draws huge crowds
Around 60,000 people flocked to Moss Side this weekend for the vibrant Manchester Caribbean Carnival.Read More... -
Transformational gift to establish world-class concert hall at Oxford
Oxford University's cultural and musical life is set for a remarkable enhancement, thanks to a generous donation from the Sohmen family to the Humanities Division. This significant gift willRead More...
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Education
Every teacher in England is set to benefit from new resources powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI), supporting them to plan lessons and build classroom quizzes, and helping to

The Home Office has issued a warning to universities following a noticeable increase in foreign students seeking asylum within months of their arrival in the UK.
At the Student Loans Company, we remain at the forefront of supporting the education sector by providing trusted, transparent, and accessible student finance services. And we have marked
Regional clusters of world-class innovation across the UK are being backed by a share of £75 million that will boost local economies and pioneer game-changing solutions from healthcare to net
Oxford University has been identified as the sixth-largest recipient of funding from fossil fuel companies among all UK universities during the 2022-23 period, as reported by an investigation
A British student currently studying in the United States has ignited a lively transatlantic conversation about the distinctions between British and American universities.
In a UK educational first, prestigious private school appoints AI chatbot as "principal headteacher"
Cottesmore School, a prominent private boarding school, has introduced a unique addition to its leadership team – an AI chatbot named Abigail Bailey. This digital creation will serve as a
The Home Office in the UK is exploring the possibility of deporting foreign nationals who engage in anti-Semitic activities or express support for Hamas. Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick has
Over 450 employees at Cambridge University have announced a four-day strike due to a wage dispute, according to their trade union's statement on Wednesday. The union has cautioned that
Wrexham University has issued an apology after a visiting professor, Dr. Nigel Hunt, criticized Welsh-language road signs, deeming them "unintelligible" and "potentially dangerous."