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UEFA warns England could face Euros ban over football regulator plans

Plans introduced in July propose the creation of a new body to oversee the top five tiers of men's football in England, with the goal of "protecting clubs" and

Young British tennis star Mika Stojsavljevic wins US Open juniors title

15-year-old British tennis sensation Mika Stojsavljevic has made history by winning the US Open girls' title, marking the first time in 15 years that a UK player has

Paris 2024: The Olympic rings will remain on the Eiffel Tower, announces Anne Hidalgo

After the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Eiffel Tower will retain its Olympic rings, announced the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo, on Saturday, August 31.

West Ham sign Aaron Wan-Bissaka from Manchester United for £15 million

West Ham United have secured the signing of defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka from Manchester United in a deal worth £15 million. The 26-year-old has committed to a

Oxford University's Oriel College celebrates historic Olympic success with double gold medals

For the first time in its history, Oxford University's Oriel College saw two of its students win medals at the same Olympic Games—and both were gold.

Paris Olympics closing ceremony: everything you need to know

As the Paris 2024 Olympics draw to a close after more than two weeks of thrilling sports, the city is gearing up for the grand closing ceremony.

Woolwich teen becomes UK's youngest chess grandmaster

Shreyas Royal, a 15-year-old chess prodigy from south-east London, has made history by becoming Britain’s youngest chess grandmaster. Achieving this prestigious title at the British Chess

British women break world record in Olympic team sprint qualifying

Britain's women shattered the world record during the qualifying rounds of the Olympic track cycling team sprint at the National Velodrome on Monday.

GB wins first gold at Paris Games in team eventing

Great Britain secured their first gold medal at the Paris 2024 Games by retaining their Olympic team eventing title, with Laura Collett also claiming individual bronze.

Paris and London lead the list of most frequent Summer Olympics host cities

In 2024, the Summer Olympics will return to Paris, offering a beautiful and familiar backdrop for this prestigious event. Paris, one of the most frequent hosts in the

Education

Starmer confirms Holocaust education will be mandatory in all UK schools
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that all schools across the UK will be required to teach students about the Holocaust, as part of a new national
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Leading universities urged to cap private school admissions at 10% to boost social mobility
Strictly limiting the number of private school students admitted to Oxford, Cambridge, and other top universities to just 10% is a "radical" measure necessary
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London primary school enrollment set to drop by 52,000 by 2028
The number of primary school students in London is projected to decline by 52,000 by 2028, which is twice the national average, according to analysis reported by the
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30 Argentines to study in the UK with Chevening scholarships
The British Ambassador to Argentina, Kirsty Hayes, hosted a reception at her residence to honor 30 young Argentines awarded prestigious Chevening scholarships for
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Nearly one in four Jewish children experience antisemitism at school, JPR survey reveals
A recent survey by the Institute for Jewish Policy Research (JPR) has found that 23 percent of Jewish respondents report their children have faced antisemitism either at school,
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Oxford ranked among the UK's most financially literate cities
Oxford has been recognized as one of the most financially literate cities in the UK, according to a recent study.
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University renames 'Anglo-Saxon' modules to 'decolonize curriculum'
The University of Nottingham has decided to remove the term "Anglo-Saxon" from several course titles as part of an effort to "decolonize the curriculum."
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Government-funded childcare offer to launch next week
Starting Monday, September 2nd, hundreds of thousands of eligible working parents with children as young as nine months old will gain access to 15 hours of government-funded
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Applications now open for UK government's Chevening Scholarships
Applications for the UK government's prestigious Chevening Scholarships are now open for the 2025/26 academic year, with the submission window running from 6 August to 5 November 2024.
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Dutch Princess Alexia to study in London after summer break
Princess Alexia, the second daughter of King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima, will be moving to London after the summer. The 19-year-old princess has decided to
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Wiener Holocaust Library reopens after major renovations with exhibition on Jewish émigré sculptor Fred Kormis
The world’s oldest Holocaust studies library and research center, the Wiener Holocaust Library, is set to reopen its doors on September 20th following extensive
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Van Gogh's 'Les Canots Amarrés' expected to fetch $50 million at Hong Kong auction
A painting by Vincent van Gogh, titled "Les canots amarrés" (The Anchored Boats), is set to be auctioned at Christie's 20th and 21st Century Evening Auction in
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Silk Roads at the British Museum: a first glimpse at a route of vast historical importance
The upcoming "Silk Roads" exhibition at the British Museum promises to be an expansive exploration of one of history's most significant trade networks.
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Library closures are a 'decimation,' says former Children's Laureate
Former Children's Laureate Michael Rosen has strongly condemned the closure of libraries across the UK, describing it as a "decimation." Rosen, who grew up in Harrow,
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Historic painting once owned by Britain's first Prime Minister faces export risk
A temporary export bar has been placed on Le Rêve de L’Artiste, a painting by the influential 18th-century French artist Jean-Antoine Watteau, to allow time for a UK gallery
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National Gallery enlists social media influencers to attract Gen Z and shed 'stuffy' image
In an effort to draw in Gen Z visitors and refresh its image, the National Gallery has teamed up with social media influencers to promote its art and engage with a
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Liverpool library rises from the ashes: community defies UK riots
Amid a wave of community support, a library in Liverpool is rebuilding after being set on fire during a series of racist riots that swept across England last week.
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Banksy's latest artwork in London stolen just hours after unveiling
Another of Banksy's animal-themed artworks was stolen in London only hours after it was unveiled. The piece, which featured a stencil of a wolf howling towards the sky, was painted on what
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UK museums introduce child-friendly hours for summer visitors
Several museums and galleries across London and the UK are introducing designated child-friendly hours this summer to make parents feel more comfortable bringing
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Cineworld to close six UK cinemas in major restructuring effort
Cineworld has announced its decision to close six cinemas across the UK as part of a comprehensive restructuring plan. The closures come as the world's
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Unseen letters from Diana, Princess of Wales, to be auctioned
Previously unseen letters from Diana, Princess of Wales, are set to be auctioned this weekend, offering a rare glimpse into her personal correspondence with
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JSO activists face jail time for soup attack on Van Gogh's 'Sunflowers'
Two activists from Just Stop Oil (JSO), Phoebe Plummer and Anna Holland, both 22, have been found guilty of criminal damage after throwing tomato soup over
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Harold Wilson sold papers to fund care amid Alzheimer's battle
Harold Wilson, who served as Prime Minister during the 1960s and 1970s, sold his personal and political papers to fund his care in his later years, as revealed by
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