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Casemiro set to leave Manchester United as club confirms Summer exit
Casemiro set to leave Manchester United as club confirms Summer exit
Manchester United have confirmed that midfielder Casemiro will leave the club at the end of the season, bringing an end to his spell at Old Trafford.
Read More... Champions League roundup: Arsenal make history at Inter, Spurs shine at home as Man City stunned in Norway
Champions League roundup: Arsenal make history at Inter, Spurs shine at home as Man City stunned in Norway
Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur gave English football plenty to celebrate on a dramatic Champions League night, while Manchester City endured a sobering defeat north of the Arctic Circle.
Read More... Arsenal stumble but extend Premier League lead as Carrick sparks Manchester United derby revival
Arsenal stumble but extend Premier League lead as Carrick sparks Manchester United derby revival
Arsenal may have been left frustrated on the road, but the bigger picture still looks rosy for Mikel Arteta’s side. A goalless draw at Nottingham Forest on Saturday was enough to send the
Read More... Mayor and NBA pledge £2m boost for basketball as London prepares for NBA London Game 2026
Mayor and NBA pledge £2m boost for basketball as London prepares for NBA London Game 2026
London’s basketball scene is set for a major uplift as Mayor Sadiq Khan and the NBA unveil a near £2 million investment aimed at improving facilities, developing coaches and creating new
Read More... UK Sport targets record-breaking medal haul at Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Games
UK Sport targets record-breaking medal haul at Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Games
UK Sport has unveiled its medal ambitions for the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, outlining cautious but growing confidence in the strength and depth of British
Read More... England golf enjoys record-breaking 2025 as participation, handicaps and digital pathways hit all-time highs
England golf enjoys record-breaking 2025 as participation, handicaps and digital pathways hit all-time highs
England Golf has hailed 2025 as one of the most successful years in the organisation’s history, with participation levels, score submissions and digital engagement all reaching unprecedented
Read More... Premier League clubs and top authors unite to launch National Year of Reading
Premier League clubs and top authors unite to launch National Year of Reading
Football stars, bestselling writers and the government have joined forces to spark a nationwide love of reading, as the National Year of Reading officially gets underway.
Read More... 2026 British Chess Championships head to Coventry: University of Warwick to host UK’s biggest chess festival
2026 British Chess Championships head to Coventry: University of Warwick to host UK’s biggest chess festival
Coventry is set to become the beating heart of British chess in the summer of 2026, as the University of Warwick hosts the British Chess Championships from
Read More... FA Cup fourth-round draw sets up Liverpool vs Brighton and Aston Villa vs Newcastle showdowns
FA Cup fourth-round draw sets up Liverpool vs Brighton and Aston Villa vs Newcastle showdowns
The FA Cup fourth round has delivered a pair of eye-catching all-Premier League clashes after Monday night’s draw, with Liverpool hosting Brighton & Hove Albion and
Read More... James Milner makes Premier League history at 40 as Brighton veteran closes in on appearance record
James Milner makes Premier League history at 40 as Brighton veteran closes in on appearance record
James Milner has added another remarkable chapter to his long Premier League career, becoming just the fifth outfield player to feature in the competition at
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Richmond schools champion children’s health as London Healthy Schools Programme expands across the borough
Schools across Richmond upon Thames are reshaping the health and wellbeing of young people, with more than 20 schools now formally recognised through the London Healthy SchoolsRead More... -
Oxford appoints Professor Wim Decock as New Regius Professor of Civil Law
The King has formally approved the appointment of Professor Wim Decock as Regius Professor of Civil Law at the University of Oxford, one of the most prestigious legal chairs in the UnitedRead More... -
How UK safety scientists prevented a major tumble dryer fire risk in 103,000 homes
UK homes are safer today thanks to behind-the-scenes scientific work carried out by government experts to tackle a serious fire risk linked to household appliances.Read More... -
500 Lancashire students gain cutting-edge cyber and digital defence skills through MOD bursary scheme
More than 500 students across Lancashire are now developing cutting-edge digital and cyber defence skills thanks to a Ministry of Defence–funded bursary scheme designed to strengthenRead More... -
UK targets £40bn education export boom by 2030 under new International Strategy
The UK government has unveiled a sweeping new International Education Strategy aimed at turning British education into a £40 billion-a-year global export by the end of the decade,Read More... -
Why understanding consumer motivation, not moral messaging, is key to cutting ivory demand
Conservation campaigns aimed at stopping the illegal ivory trade could be far more effective if they focused less on moral condemnation and more on understanding why people buy ivory inRead More... -
Stopping weight-loss drugs triggers faster weight regain than ending diet and exercise, major Oxford review finds
People who stop taking weight-loss medications tend to regain weight quickly — and significantly faster than those who finish structured diet and exercise programmesRead More... -
Glasgow University Rector rejects antisemitism claims at Medical Tribunal
The Rector of the University of Glasgow has rejected allegations of antisemitism and support for Hamas during a hearing before medical regulators, insisting his wordsRead More... -
Children in substandard housing miss weeks of school, study finds
Children growing up in damp and overcrowded homes miss significantly more school and achieve lower exam results than their peers living in better-quality housing, according to new researchRead More... -
Imperial researchers back drive for cleaner film and TV power
The UK film and television industry has set its sights on using only clean power on location by 2030, after a new industry roadmap was independently reviewed and validated by researchersRead More...
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Karen Newman appointed to sculpt Queen Elizabeth II for National Memorial in St James’s Park
Renowned British sculptor Karen Newman MRSS has been appointed to create a new sculpture of Queen Elizabeth II as part of the UK’s national memorial to the late Monarch, the QueenRead More... -
UK government unveils £1.5bn culture investment to save 1,000 local venues and restore national pride
The government has announced a landmark £1.5 billion investment in arts, culture and heritage, pledging to safeguard more than 1,000 local venues across England and reverse years ofRead More... -
Museum of Oxford reveals 2026 programme focused on community stories, talks and events
The Museum of Oxford has unveiled its 2026 programme, setting out a year of talks, tours and hands-on events that place local people and shared histories firmly centre stage. The newRead More... -
£9m Claude Lorrain masterpiece faces possible export as UK scrambles to keep Baroque treasure
A Baroque landscape masterpiece valued at £9 million has been placed under a temporary export ban, giving UK institutions a final opportunity to keep the work in the country.Read More... -
Welsh towns invited to compete for first-ever UK Town of Culture title
Could a Welsh town become the very first UK Town of Culture? Communities across Wales are being invited to step into the national spotlight as the UK launches its inaugural Town of CultureRead More... -
In Bloom: How plants shaped Britain and the modern world
Plants surround us every day – in our gardens, our homes and even in our cups of tea – yet few of us stop to consider the extraordinary journeys they have taken to get here.Read More... -
UK launches first town of culture competition to revive local pride and boost economic growth
The government has officially launched the UK’s first-ever Town of Culture competition, marking a major new push to restore pride in communities and drive cultural-led economic growthRead More... -
Government announces academy trust inspections to strengthen school accountability
New academy trust inspections to boost transparency for parents and strengthen outcomes for childrenRead More... -
Cumbrian animated flood film scoops international science award
A short animated film featuring a red squirrel from Cumbria has won an international education award, shining a global spotlight on how trees can help tackle floodingRead More... -
Inside an immersive Guildhall Art Gallery exhibition inspired by the London Tube
The sensory world of the London Tube is brought vividly to life in a new immersive exhibition at Guildhall Art Gallery, uniting painter Jock McFadyen RA with musicianRead More... -
Researchers uncover ‘lost geometric code’ embedded in Oxford and Britain’s historic buildings
Researchers say they have uncovered a long-forgotten geometric code woven into some of Britain’s most famous historic buildings, including landmarks in Oxford.Read More... -
IWM Duxford to open new Second World War rooms revealing unseen artefacts and daily life of wartime pilots
IWM Duxford is set to open three newly restored Second World War spaces, offering visitors an intimate look at the lives of aircrew stationed at the Cambridgeshire airfield during the conflict.Read More... -
War-torn Trafalgar Union Flag faces possible departure from UK
A rare Union Flag that led the British charge at the Battle of Trafalgar has been placed under an export bar, giving UK institutions the chance to keep the historic relic in the country.Read More...
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Retail sales in the UK grew by a modest 0.2% in November, falling short of economists' expectations, according to data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The figures point to
An Australian computer scientist, Craig Wright, who has long claimed to be the creator of bitcoin, was found in contempt of court on Thursday after pursuing a $1.2 trillion (£911 billion) lawsuit
The Methil yard, known for its role in testing and manufacturing wind turbine components, has received a lifeline following a significant buyout of shipbuilder Harland & Wolff, safeguarding
Britain’s water regulator, Ofwat, has approved an average water bill increase of 36% over the next five years, aiming to fund a major overhaul of the nation’s ailing water infrastructure.
The average rent for residential properties in England surged at the fastest annual rate on record, according to official data released on Wednesday, which also highlighted a rise in house
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer reaffirmed on Wednesday that his Labour government intends to increase defence spending to 2.5% of the country's gross domestic product (GDP).
In a groundbreaking move, councils across England will receive nearly £1 billion in funding next year to tackle, reduce, and prevent homelessness. This historic investment is part of the
Inflation in the United Kingdom surged to an eight-month high in November, according to official data released on Wednesday. While the Bank of England (BoE) took some solace in the
The Home Secretary has unveiled a comprehensive package of measures aimed at protecting the public and young people from the growing threat of youth radicalisation.
King Charles III will attend a solemn ceremony at the Auschwitz concentration camp on January 27, marking the 80th anniversary of its liberation. The monarch’s visit will be part of an