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Football clubs team up with government to help young people find work
Football clubs team up with government to help young people find work
Thousands of young people are set to get extra support into jobs and training, thanks to a new partnership between football clubs and the Government.
Read More... Martinelli rescues Arsenal with late equaliser against Man City
Martinelli rescues Arsenal with late equaliser against Man City
Gabriel Martinelli struck deep into stoppage time to salvage a 1-1 draw for Arsenal against Manchester City at the Emirates on Sunday, cancelling out Erling Haaland’s early opener in a tense
Read More... Haaland runs riot as City crush United 3-0 in derby
Haaland runs riot as City crush United 3-0 in derby
Manchester City made Old Trafford feel like their playground on Sunday, as Erling Haaland bagged a brace and Phil Foden added another in a ruthless 3-0 win over rivals Manchester United.
Read More... Daniel Levy steps down as Spurs chairman after nearly 25 years
Daniel Levy steps down as Spurs chairman after nearly 25 years
Tottenham Hotspur’s long-time chairman Daniel Levy has stepped down from his role, bringing an end to a tenure that stretched almost a quarter of a century.
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Roger Federer officially joins the billionaire club, says Forbes
Roger Federer officially joins the billionaire club, says Forbes
Swiss tennis icon Roger Federer has officially reached billionaire status, according to Forbes.
Read More... 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.
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Oxford tops global university rankings for 10th consecutive year
The University of Oxford has once again claimed the top spot in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026, marking its 10th straight year as the world’s leading university.Read More... -
Oxford University unveils landmark Schwarzman Center for the Humanities
Oxford University has officially opened the new Schwarzman Center for the Humanities — the largest building project in the university’s history.Read More... -
Schools boost cyber training but struggle to bounce back after attacks
It looks like schools and colleges across England are getting better at training staff to handle cyber threats — but they’re still struggling to bounce back quickly when attacks happen.Read More... -
Half a million more children to get free breakfast at school next year
Starting April 2026, around 2,000 more schools will begin offering free breakfast clubs—helping half a million extra children start their day with a healthy meal.Read More... -
Government backs letters campaign to help disadvantaged students aim for university
Nearly 10,000 teenagers from some of the most disadvantaged parts of the country are set to receive personal letters from students at King’s College LondonRead More... -
Oxford University gives students access to AI tool ChatGPT
Oxford University has become the first UK institution of its kind to give all students and staff access to a special education-focused version of ChatGPT.Read More... -
Oxbridge knocked out of UK’s top three universities for the first time – with LSE leading the way
For the first time in more than 30 years, Oxford and Cambridge have both fallen out of the top three in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide.Read More... -
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh celebrate new UK–Japan programmes in Tokyo
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh visited the British Embassy in Tokyo today to mark the launch of new partnership programmes between the UK and Japan, part of the growingRead More... -
A new era of accountability in schools – raising standards for every child
The government has announced a major expansion of its school improvement programme, aiming to give nearly 100,000 more pupils the support they need to succeed.Read More...
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Culture
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Cheers to change: cutting red tape could bring more food, music and fun to your local
The Government is kicking off a fast-track review to scrap outdated licensing rules that have been holding back pubs, bars, and community events — and they want to hear directly from theRead More...
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£20 million boost to keep local museums open and thriving
Millions of people across England will continue to enjoy their local museums thanks to a new £20 million government investment.Read More... -
Robbie Williams’ Istanbul concert canceled over safety concerns
British pop star Robbie Williams announced that his upcoming concert in Istanbul has been canceled after local authorities decided to call off the show due to safety concerns.Read More... -
Aloha London: British Museum honors the Hawaiian Kingdom’s journey across cceans
Two hundred years after Hawaiian royalty first set foot in London, their story will be brought to life in a new British Museum exhibition titled “Hawai‘i: A Kingdom Crossing Oceans”.Read More... -
Chained Bibles and tiny dictionaries: 600 years of the Guildhall Library
Six centuries ago, Richard “Dick” Whittington – yes, the very one from the folk tale – left money in his will to set up a library in London. Today, that library is celebrating its 600th birthday...Read More... -
World’s First Youth Culture Museum to open in Camden, London
London is set to welcome the world’s first museum dedicated solely to youth culture this December, based in Camden at the St. Pancras Campus on Georgiana Street. The Museum of YouthRead More... -
YouTube creators added £2.2bn to the UK economy in 2024
YouTube creators pumped an impressive £2.2bn into the UK economy last year, supporting around 45,000 jobs, according to new research from Oxford Economics.Read More... -
Royal visit celebrates the reopening of Lloyd’s Register’s historic London headquarters
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has officially reopened the newly refurbished Lloyd’s Register headquarters in central London—a building steeped in maritime history that is now lookingRead More... -
National Library of Brazil and British Library announce new partnership
The National Library of Brazil (FBN) in Rio and the British Library (BL) in London just signed a partnership to team up on research projects, public engagement, and knowledge-sharing aboutRead More... -
Martin Jennings chosen to sculpt national memorial of Queen Elizabeth II
Renowned British sculptor Martin Jennings has been chosen to create the statue of Queen Elizabeth II that will form the centrepiece of the UK’s national memorial in St James’s Park.Read More... -
British Library to celebrate Agatha Christie with landmark 2026 exhibition
The British Library has just announced something pretty exciting: in October 2026, it’s opening a major exhibition dedicated to the Queen of Crime herself, Agatha Christie.Read More...
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The British pound remained steady against both the euro and the dollar on Thursday as investors awaited key decisions from major central banks.
Westminster Hall, the oldest building on the parliamentary estate, dating back to 1097, has established its Chanukah celebration as an annual tradition, as confirmed by Lord John Mann.
Britain's energy regulator, Ofgem, has announced proposed reforms to address how energy companies manage customers with outstanding debts, suggesting the introduction of tariffs exempt
The UK government has unveiled a comprehensive reform of its planning system to accelerate growth and meet an ambitious target of constructing 1.5 million new homes within the next five
A new pilot project in London will see stalking offenders fitted with GPS tracking devices upon release from prison, aiming to protect victims and reduce reoffending. Announced by Mayor Sadiq
A bold 10-year Prison Capacity Strategy aims to create 14,000 new prison places by 2031, ensuring the justice system can accommodate dangerous criminals and keep communities safe.
Jolly's, a historic department store in Bath and one of Europe’s oldest, is preparing to close its doors after over two centuries of operation. "Closing down" signs have appeared in the shop
HSBC has lost its appeal to overturn a London court decision allowing a senior banker’s discrimination lawsuit to proceed. The case involves allegations that the bank victimized and
Sterling reached its strongest level against the euro in two-and-a-half years on Wednesday, buoyed by a relatively hawkish Bank of England (BoE) stance and political uncertainty in France and
Marks & Spencer (M&S), one of Britain’s leading retailers, is entering the crucial Christmas trading period with strong momentum in its food business. According to market researcher NIQ,