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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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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... -
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... -
The University of Oxford: leading producer of billionaires
The University of Oxford, the oldest university in the English-speaking world, has been recognized as the leading billionaire-producing institution in Britain.Read More... -
UK universities retreat from Elon Musk's X amid misinformation concerns
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 itsRead More... -
Government calls on YouTube to highlight 'high-quality' children's programming
The UK government has urged video platforms like YouTube to give greater prominence to "high-quality" children's content, emphasizing its importance for educational andRead More... -
State schools to gain £1.7bn annually from VAT on private schools
Labour’s decision to impose VAT on private schools has sparked controversy, but state schools stand to benefit significantly.Read More... -
Pope Francis shares New Year message on BBC Radio, invited by Oxford Vice-Chancellor
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 RadioRead More... -
Oxford faces criticism over diversity scheme reserving places for disadvantaged students
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 programRead More...
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UK PM Starmer and Trump emphasize "warm ties" and plan to meet soon
Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump engaged in a 45-minute phone call, highlighting the strong relationship between the UK and the US. The conversation occurredRead More... -
Trump suggests Egypt and Jordan should take in Palestinians from Gaza
Former U.S. President Donald Trump proposed that Egypt and Jordan accommodate Palestinians displaced from Gaza, a region he referred to as a "demolition site." Speaking aboardRead More... -
Sudan must not be forgotten: David Lammy announces action to address catastrophe
Foreign Secretary David Lammy has announced an additional £20 million in funding to aid refugees fleeing the conflict in Sudan. The announcement was made during his historic visit to Adré,Read More... -
Shein denies using Chinese cotton in U.S. products
Online fast-fashion retailer Shein has assured UK lawmakers that it does not use Chinese cotton in products sold in its largest market, the United States. The company stated on Friday that itsRead More... -
Google intensifies efforts to combat fake reviews following UK investigation
Google has pledged to step up its fight against fake reviews by taking action against UK businesses and individuals involved in manipulating star ratings, according to Britain's Competition andRead More...
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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... -
‘Brain rot’ named Oxford Word of the Year 2024
After a public vote involving over 37,000 participants, Oxford Languages has officially named ‘brain rot’ as the Oxford Word of the Year for 2024. This decision reflects the evolvingRead More... -
Final tickets for London’s iconic New Year’s Eve fireworks go on sale Monday
The last chance to secure tickets for the Mayor of London’s renowned New Year’s Eve fireworks display arrives on Monday, 2 December, with sales opening at midday.Read More... -
London's pie and mash makers push for protected status to preserve Cockney tradition
Rick Poole, who grew up in his family’s pie and mash shop in London, is hopeful that a new campaign to secure protected status for the traditional Cockney dish will ensure its survival forRead More...
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Prince Harry has achieved a legal victory in his privacy claims against Associated Newspapers as a judge's ruling allows the case to proceed to trial. The publishers of the Daily Mail and Mail on
UK's Daily Mirror owner, Reach plc, is set to cut approximately 450 more jobs, equivalent to about 10% of its workforce, in an effort to counter anticipated "inflationary pressures" expected in
Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer’s remarks at a reception at No. 10 Downing Street to celebrate Journalism Matters Week.
Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson will work for GB News, a television channel, starting next year. Johnson will serve as a
Telegraph Media Group and Spectator Magazine have officially initiated the sale process for their respective businesses.
In an insightful video shared on his TikTok account, travel blogger @Ralph_Travels has divulged a clever way to save money when flying to South East Asia from London.
Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis has criticized media outlets for failing to label Hamas as "terrorists" and instead using terms like "militants" and "fighters" for those attacking Israel. He expressed
Nicholas Witchell, a familiar face on BBC News for nearly half a century, has announced his retirement, leaving fans to reflect on the end of an era. The BBC News Press Team took to their
Police in Delhi have conducted raids on the residences of several well-known journalists and authors as part of an investigation into the funding of the news website NewsClick.
The hottest baby names of 2023 revealed: Harry and Meghan's popularity takes a hit amid Royal Family drama, while Holly and Phil also decline.