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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
Read More... Usyk crushes Dubois in rematch to regain undisputed heavyweight title
Usyk crushes Dubois in rematch to regain undisputed heavyweight title
Oleksandr Usyk delivered a dominant performance to stop Daniel Dubois in the fifth round and reclaim the title of undisputed heavyweight champion for a second time. The Ukrainian maestro
Read More... UK government backs bid to host 2029 World Athletics and Para Athletics Championships
UK government backs bid to host 2029 World Athletics and Para Athletics Championships
The UK Government has officially announced its support for bids to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships and the 2029 World Para Athletics Championships, reaffirming the nation’s
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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 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... -
Historic East London school to close after over 460 years
A primary school in East London, founded in 1563 during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, is set to close its doors due to a sharp decline in student numbers.Read More... -
UK introduces eVisas for Pakistani students and workers
Starting today (15 July), most Pakistani students and workers travelling to the UK will no longer require a physical visa sticker in their passports. The UK government is transitioning to a newRead More... -
Plan to add foreign soldiers' names to Oxford WW1 memorial approved
An Oxford college has received permission to add the names of foreign soldiers to its World War One memorial honoring former students.Read More... -
Westminster primary schools set to merge amid falling pupil numbers
Five primary schools in Westminster will be merged into two due to declining student numbers and financial pressures.Read More... -
New scholarship to highlight Jewish medical contributions in Wales
A new academic opportunity is being launched to uncover the rich history of Jewish healthcare professionals in Wales, from the 18th century to the present day.Read More... -
Dundee University to receive additional £40m to tackle financial crisis
The University of Dundee is set to receive an extra £40 million in government funding as it grapples with a significant financial crisis, including a £35 million deficit and the loss of aroundRead More...
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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 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... -
London Liverpool Street station unveils free exhibition celebrating 200 years of railway history
If you’re passing through London Liverpool Street station, there’s now more to see than just departure boards and coffee shops. The station has just launched a free exhibition to markRead More... -
Brand Scotland heads to Germany
Scotland’s rising musical talents will take centre stage in Germany this week as part of Scottish Secretary Ian Murray’s ongoing Brand Scotland campaign.Read More... -
Oxford chemists confirm presence of ancient honey in 2,500-year-old Greek shrine
Researchers at the University of Oxford’s Department of Chemistry have solved a longstanding archaeological mystery by confirming that an orange-brown residue found in ancient bronze jarsRead More... -
British Library acquires archive of trailblazing playwright Mustapha Matura
The British Library has acquired the archive of Mustapha Matura (1939–2019), a pioneering Black playwright and one of the first British-based dramatists of colour to have a play performed inRead More... -
National Gallery to present major Renoir exhibition in 2026: Renoir and Love
Exhibition Dates: 3 October 2026 – 31 January 2027Read More... -
Medieval scholars uncover rare original Magna Carta at Harvard
In a fascinating turn of historical detective work, medieval experts have revealed that a document long believed to be a mere copy of the Magna Carta at Harvard Law School is, in fact, anRead More... -
London duo sets world record with giant Scotch egg
What weighs nearly 8kg, has a 79.5cm circumference, and isn’t a watermelon? It’s the world’s largest Scotch egg—crafted by London-based food content creators Oli Paterson and PhoenixRead More... -
First-ever UK coin honouring Princess Anne unveiled
The Royal Mint has unveiled the first UK commemorative coin celebrating Princess Anne, marking her 75th birthday this summer.Read More... -
French town pulls Rock-en-Seine festival funding over Kneecap booking
The municipality of Saint-Cloud, a suburb of Paris, has withdrawn its €40,000 subsidy for the Rock-en-Seine music festival following the announcement that Irish rap group Kneecap is part ofRead More... -
Man arrested in connection with theft of £150,000 violin
A man has been arrested as part of an investigation into the theft of a valuable 18th-century violin, worth over £150,000, stolen from a north London pub.Read More... -
Ai-Da robot unveils AI-painted portrait of King Charles III at Geneva reception
The UK Mission to the WTO and United Nations in Geneva hosted a distinctive reception this week, featuring Ai-Da — the world’s first ultra-realistic humanoid robot artist.Read More...
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Scotland’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have been recognised for their vital role in national security during a high-level defence roundtable held yesterday at Edinburgh’s Queen
The UK’s Electric Car Grant (ECG) just got bigger – and cheaper – for drivers. From today (9 August 2025), thirteen new electric models from Nissan, Renault, and Vauxhall qualify for a £1,500
British authorities arrested nearly one in five people checked during a week-long crackdown on migrants working illegally as delivery riders, the Home Office said on Saturday.
The US and UK differ on aspects of Gaza policy — including recognition of a Palestinian state — US vice-president JD Vance suggested as he arrived in England for a summer visit.
Homelessness Minister Rushanara Ali has stepped down after facing accusations of hypocrisy over rent increases on a property she owns in east London.
A new historical discovery has intensified calls for the British monarchy to address its involvement in the transatlantic slave trade. Recent research reveals that King George IV personally
Thousands of passengers faced severe delays and cancellations at Birmingham Airport after a light aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing, shutting the runway for over six hours.
Aberdeen is set to introduce a 7% visitor levy on overnight stays, following approval from city councillors. The tax, aimed at boosting local infrastructure funding, will apply to hotel bills and
The Environment Agency is deploying a one-of-a-kind electro boom boat to conduct essential electric fishing surveys along the River Thames, stretching from Iffley Lock to Teddington Lock.
The government has announced plans to tighten regulations on cosmetic treatments, targeting unqualified practitioners who are endangering people's health. Under new proposals, only