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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

London City Lionesses bring in Spanish defender Jana Fernández

London City Lionesses have confirmed the signing of Spanish defender Jana Fernández from Barcelona.

Manchester United completes £50m Carrington redevelopment

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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.

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,

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.

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.

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.

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,

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

Education

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 the
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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’.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 Secretary
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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 clinical
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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,
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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 18th
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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 ethical
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More Americans are asking Canada for refugee protection this year than in recent memory
In the first half of 2025 alone, 245 U.S. citizens filed refugee claims in Canada—already more than in all of 2024, and the highest in any year since 2019, according to new numbers from
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UK cracks down on Iran-linked networks with fresh sanctions
The UK has announced a new round of sanctions aimed at cutting off financial networks that help fund Iran’s destabilising activities in the Middle East and beyond.
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Denmark drops 25% book tax to tackle ‘reading crisis’
Denmark is scrapping one of the world’s heaviest book taxes in an effort to get more people reading.
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Rubio: ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine still a long way off
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the U.S. is hopeful but realistic when it comes to brokering peace between Russia and Ukraine.
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Zelenskiy heads to Washington for high-stakes talks with Trump
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is heading to Washington on Monday for what could be one of the toughest meetings of his presidency. He’ll sit down with Donald Trump, who is
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Culture

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.
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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 a
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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.
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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 MCR
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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 the
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‘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...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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’s
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Manchester Caribbean Carnival draws huge crowds
Around 60,000 people flocked to Moss Side this weekend for the vibrant Manchester Caribbean Carnival.
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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 will
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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.
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