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Port Vale stun Sunderland to reach FA Cup quarter-finals for first time since 1954
Port Vale stun Sunderland to reach FA Cup quarter-finals for first time since 1954
Third-tier strugglers Port Vale produced one of the biggest shocks of this season’s FA Cup after defeating Sunderland 1-0 on Sunday to secure a historic place in the quarter-finals.
Read More... Premier League playmaker race 2025/26: Fernandes leads as Salah, Haaland and Cherki chase assist crown
Premier League playmaker race 2025/26: Fernandes leads as Salah, Haaland and Cherki chase assist crown
Premier League playmaker race 2025/26: who will finish top for assists?
Read More... Bankes and Nightingale make British Olympic history with dramatic snowboard cross gold
Bankes and Nightingale make British Olympic history with dramatic snowboard cross gold
Great Britain are finally Olympic champions on snow. After 102 years of waiting, that stubborn statistic was swept away in spectacular fashion as Charlotte Bankes and Huw Nightingale
Read More... Matt Weston makes history with dominant Olympic skeleton gold for Team GB
Matt Weston makes history with dominant Olympic skeleton gold for Team GB
Matt Weston delivered a performance for the ages as he powered to Olympic skeleton gold, sealing Great Britain’s first top-step finish of the Winter Games in
Read More... Italy clears biathlete Rebecca Passler to compete at Winter Olympics after positive doping test
Italy clears biathlete Rebecca Passler to compete at Winter Olympics after positive doping test
Italian biathlete Rebecca Passler has been cleared to compete at the Winter Olympics after Italy’s anti-doping authorities overturned her provisional suspension, the Italian Ski Federation
Read More... Federica Brignone’s golden comeback: Italian star claims super-G glory at Milano-Cortina
Federica Brignone’s golden comeback: Italian star claims super-G glory at Milano-Cortina
Federica Brignone capped one of the most inspiring comeback stories in Alpine skiing by storming to super-G gold on home snow at the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics on Thursday.
Read More... Liverpool set to launch groundbreaking inclusive sport and culture festival in 2027
Liverpool set to launch groundbreaking inclusive sport and culture festival in 2027
Liverpool is set to transform its historic waterfront into a hub of sport, art, and creativity with a pioneering inclusive festival in May 2027. The week-long event will
Read More... Lindsey Vonn crashes in Olympic Downhill as breezy Johnson claims gold at Milan-Cortina Games
Lindsey Vonn crashes in Olympic Downhill as breezy Johnson claims gold at Milan-Cortina Games
Lindsey Vonn’s emotional bid for Olympic glory ended in heartbreak on Sunday as the alpine skiing great crashed out of the women’s downhill at the Milan-Cortina
Read More... Ukraine endorses Olympic truce proposal for Milano Cortina games, urges Russia to show will for peace
Ukraine endorses Olympic truce proposal for Milano Cortina games, urges Russia to show will for peace
Ukraine has thrown its support behind a call for a temporary ceasefire with Russia during the upcoming Winter Olympics, backing an appeal rooted in the ancient Olympic tradition of laying
Read More... Europe’s royals gather in Italy ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics
Europe’s royals gather in Italy ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics
While many royals make a point of attending the Summer Olympic Games, far fewer regularly appear at the Winter Olympics. However, with the Milano Cortina
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New UK measures aim to protect students from extremism and harassment on campus
Students and staff at universities across England are set to receive stronger protections against extremism, harassment and intimidation under new measuresRead More... -
Rise in youth sexual offences sparks urgent call for early education on consent and misogyny
A new report from the Youth Justice Board (YJB) warns that harmful sexual behaviour, misogyny and violence among children are becoming an increasingly seriousRead More... -
UK launches first National Microgravity Research Centre at Swansea University
Swansea University has officially opened the UK’s first National Microgravity Research Centre (NMRC), a landmark £13 million project aimed at advancing the nation’sRead More... -
94% of London children secure place at preferred secondary school in 2026
Nearly 94.3% of children starting secondary school in London this September have been offered a place at one of their preferred schools, according to data released today on NationalRead More... -
UK launches independent review into antisemitism in schools after surge in classroom incidents
The British government has ordered an independent review into antisemitism across England’s schools and colleges, following a sharp rise in classroom-relatedRead More... -
First 100 schools cut energy bills as Great British Energy solar rollout expands across England
The first 100 schools and colleges across England are now generating their own clean power, cutting energy bills thanks to new solar panels funded by Great BritishRead More... -
AI-designed metals promise longer-lasting naval ships in harsh ocean conditions
Saltwater, freezing depths, heat, and relentless currents make the ocean one of the most punishing environments on the planet. For ships—especially naval vessels—Read More...
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Government unveils £126m kinship care investment to support grandparents and relatives raising vulnerable children
The government has announced a major new investment aimed at strengthening support for kinship carers – family members such as grandparents, aunts andRead More... -
UK youth job crisis deepens as nearly 1 million young people are out of work or education
Nearly one million young people in the UK are now outside work, education or training, underlining growing pressure in the youth labour market as economic andRead More... -
Schools white paper pledges funding shake-up to close the disadvantage gap and transform life chances
The government has unveiled a sweeping schools white paper that promises to rewire England’s education system, overhaul how deprivation funding is allocated, and break what ministersRead More...
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Ashmolean Museum returns 16th-century bronze icon to India
A 16th-century bronze statue that once stood in a temple in southern India has been returned by the Ashmolean Museum at the University of Oxford, marking the end of a years-longRead More... -
Prime Minister reappoints Stephen Belcher and Tim Dugher as Science Museum Group Trustees until 2030
The UK Prime Minister has confirmed the reappointment of Professor Stephen Belcher CBE and Tim Dugher as Trustees of the Science Museum Group for a further four-year term. Their newRead More... -
British Library Business & IP Centre celebrates 20 years of supporting UK start-ups
The British Library is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its Business & IP Centre (BIPC) with a special event designed to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs.Read More... -
Between protestants and princes: the Kozirod family through time
The surname “Kozirod” belongs to the category of relatively rare surnames, which today are found only in a few countries around the world, including Poland, Germany, the USA, the UK,Read More... -
UK music exports get £1.4m boost as 68 independent artists win global growth grants
Rising British music talent is set for a global push after 68 independent UK acts secured a combined £1.4 million in government-backed funding designed to grow international audiences, boostRead More... -
Emery Walker revealed: new exhibition explores the man behind the arts and crafts legend
A new exhibition opening this spring at Emery Walker’s House sets out to restore depth, warmth, and personality to one of Britain’s most influential yetRead More... -
London confirms St Patrick’s Day 2026 parade and Trafalgar Square festival
London will turn green once again next spring after the Mayor confirmed the capital’s St Patrick’s Day celebrations will take place on Sunday 15 March 2026, with aRead More... -
Masterpieces beyond the Museum: National Gallery brings life-size art to communities ccross the UK
World-famous paintings from the National Gallery are stepping out of Trafalgar Square and into everyday life, as part of a major touring project that will seeRead More... -
Award-winning Polish writer Mariusz Szczygieł brings ‘Not There’ essay collection on UK tour
Polish writer Mariusz Szczygieł, one of Central Europe’s most acclaimed literary reporters, will tour the UK later this month with a series of public events marking the English-language release...Read More... -
Professor Dame Carol Black GBE reappointed as Chair of the British Library for 2026–2027
The UK Secretary of State has confirmed the extension of Professor Dame Carol Black GBE as Chair of the British Library, continuing her leadership from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027.Read More... -
Climate, community and care: Soma Surovi Jannat’s landmark exhibition at the Ashmolean Museum
From spring through autumn 2026, the Ashmolean Museum presents 'Soma Surovi Jannat: Climate Culture Care', a powerful new exhibition that places climateRead More...
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Londoners on trial: 700 years of crime revealed in a free City archives exhibition
From medieval pickpockets to notorious Victorian figures, seven centuries of crime, punishment and public fascination are laid bare in a new exhibition atRead More... -
Lost for centuries, Henry VIII’s golden love pendant finds a home at the British Museum
A golden heart pendant once symbolizing the doomed marriage of Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon has finally been secured for permanent display at the BritishRead More...
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British retailers saw a slowdown in sales growth last month, despite being buoyed by strong consumer demand for new technology, according to official data.
As speculation mounts over what British finance minister Rachel Reeves might include in her upcoming tax and spending plan this month, one thing seems certain—she will emphasize that it’s
The first batch of tickets for the Mayor of London’s renowned New Year’s Eve fireworks display will go on sale at midday on Friday, October 18. This marks the first of two ticket releases for
The UK has launched its most significant sanctions to date against Russia’s "shadow fleet" of oil tankers, striking at the core of the revenue streams funding President Putin's war effort.
The number of women in leadership positions in corporate Britain has declined for the first time in eight years, according to a report published on Thursday. This "unacceptable" setback may
London Underground staff, including drivers, are set to strike next month in a dispute over pay and working conditions, according to the ASLEF trade union.
Brexit has cost London's financial hub around 40,000 jobs, according to Michael Mainelli, the Lord Mayor of the City of London. This impact is significantly greater than earlier estimates.
The British pound fell on Wednesday following the release of data indicating that inflation in the UK slowed more than anticipated in September. This easing of inflation raises the likelihood of
Sales growth at British supermarkets gained momentum over the past month, driven by early Christmas shopping, according to industry data released on Wednesday.
A major constitutional reform took a significant step forward today [Tuesday 15 October] with the Second Reading of the House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill in the House of Commons.