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Premier League boss warns: racist abuse will lead to bans and possible prosecution
Premier League boss warns: racist abuse will lead to bans and possible prosecution
Premier League chief executive Richard Masters has made it clear: racist abuse will not be tolerated in football. Offenders risk being banned from stadiums—and could even
Read More... London City Lionesses bring in Spanish defender Jana Fernández
London City Lionesses bring in Spanish defender Jana Fernández
London City Lionesses have confirmed the signing of Spanish defender Jana Fernández from Barcelona.
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Ex-Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey appears in court over rape and sexual assault charges
Ex-Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey appears in court over rape and sexual assault charges
Former Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey has appeared in court facing serious allegations of sexual offences.
Read More... New UK Esports initiative to strengthen digital and cyber skills in defence
New UK Esports initiative to strengthen digital and cyber skills in defence
A groundbreaking partnership with the International Defence Esports Games (IDEG) will enhance the digital and cyber capabilities of UK Armed Forces personnel, with a particular focus on AI,
Read More... Al-Nassr seal £43.7m deal for Chelsea forward Joao Felix
Al-Nassr seal £43.7m deal for Chelsea forward Joao Felix
Al-Nassr have reached an agreement with Chelsea to sign Joao Felix in a deal worth up to £43.7 million.
Read More... Downing Street to host special celebration for victorious Lionesses
Downing Street to host special celebration for victorious Lionesses
England’s triumphant Lionesses will be honoured at a special reception at 10 Downing Street today, following their historic win in the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 final.
Read More... Tadej Pogačar wins fourth Tour de France, cements place among cycling legends
Tadej Pogačar wins fourth Tour de France, cements place among cycling legends
Tadej Pogačar confirmed his place in cycling history on Sunday by claiming his fourth Tour de France title, putting him just one victory away from matching the all-time record.
Read More... Michelle Agyemang: England’s teenage hero at Euro 2025
Michelle Agyemang: England’s teenage hero at Euro 2025
Just four years ago, Michelle Agyemang was a ball girl at Wembley. Now, the 19-year-old striker has become England’s unexpected star at Euro 2025 — scoring three goals in four games,
Read More... Historic Football Governance Act becomes law, ushering in a new era for English football
Historic Football Governance Act becomes law, ushering in a new era for English football
The Football Governance Act has officially become law after receiving Royal Assent, marking a historic moment for the future of English football. The legislation establishes a new, Independent
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Queen Mary University of London climbs in global rankings
Queen Mary University of London has strengthened its reputation as one of the world’s leading universities, rising an impressive 35 places in the QS World University Rankings over theRead More... -
The best universities in Britain for a degree in business: our definitive guide for 2026
The University of Reading has been crowned the best place to study business in Britain, according to the 2026 edition of the ‘Daily Mail University Guide’.Read More... -
Oxford named UK’s second-best university in 2026 ranking
Oxford University has been ranked the second-best university in the UK for 2026, according to a new league table published by The Daily Mail.Read More... -
Oxfordshire private school sells for £4.5m following closure
A Banbury-based private school has been sold for £4.5 million, just months after it announced it would close.Read More... -
East London state school beats Eton with record-breaking A-Level results
A state school in one of London’s most deprived boroughs has outperformed Eton College, with more than 250 students achieving straight A grades on A-level results day.Read More... -
Young people across England celebrate exam success
Thousands of students in England are celebrating today (14 August) after receiving their A level, T Level and Vocational Technical Qualification (VTQ) results. Education SecretaryRead More... -
Less processed diets may boost weight loss, UCL study finds
Eating minimally processed foods could significantly enhance weight loss compared to ultra-processed alternatives, even when both diets are nutritionally identical, according to a new clinicalRead More... -
Tuition fees in England and Wales rise to £9,535
Tuition fees for undergraduate degrees in England and Wales have increased to £9,535 per year, marking the first rise since 2017. Alongside this, maintenance loans have also been raised,Read More... -
University of Edinburgh acknowledges historical ties to slavery
A new review has revealed that the University of Edinburgh financially benefited from the transatlantic slave trade and provided a platform for the development of racist ideologies in the 18thRead More... -
Oxford University Press ends publication of China-backed Forensic Journal over ethics concerns
Oxford University Press (OUP) has announced it will stop publishing Forensic Sciences Research (FSR), a journal sponsored by China’s Ministry of Justice, following long-standing ethicalRead More...
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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...
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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... -
Princess Kate curates her own art display at London’s V&A Museum
The Princess of Wales has taken a hands-on approach to art curation, selecting pieces for a special exhibition at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum.Read More...
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Starting in September 2026, every child in England whose parents receive Universal Credit will be eligible for free school meals, regardless of how much their household earns.
The first 11 schools in England have installed solar panels through the government-backed Great British Energy initiative, resulting in annual savings of £175,000.
A primary school in Londonderry has been closed following a security alert in the city's Waterside area.
A new report has exposed a surge in antisemitic abuse at UK universities following the Hamas attacks on 7 October, leaving many Jewish students feeling threatened, silenced, and unsupported
Applications are now open for postgraduate Master’s and Doctoral Loans for the 2025 to 2026 academic year!
Thousands more children are set to benefit from the government's major school improvement initiative as the RISE (Regional Improvement for Standards and Excellence) programme
The University of Oxford has been ranked the top university in the UK for investment in building repairs and remediation, according to a new national report.
A father has decided to move his son to a new school after Southchurch High School in Southend-on-Sea introduced strict "silent transitions" between lessons, with one-hour same-day
Google says UK workers could save over 120 hours a year on administrative tasks by using AI—unlocking a potential £400 billion ($533 billion) economic boost if the workforce is properly
Oxford University has named nine distinguished individuals who will receive honorary degrees during the annual Encaenia ceremony on Wednesday, 25 June 2025.