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Omar Edwards, 26, has been sentenced to five months in prison for engaging in "abusive and violent behavior" towards cabin crew members after being instructed to cease vaping in
The Home Secretary has fulfilled his commitment to overhaul the UK's immigration framework, aiming to curtail unsustainable levels of migration and ensure newcomers do not strain
Unimed Procurement Services, based in Leicester, received financial backing from UK Export Finance (UKEF) to facilitate the distribution of life-saving medical equipment worldwide.
In Stoke-on-Trent, almost 1,000 drivers have successfully claimed compensation for pothole-related damage, with one individual receiving nearly £46,000 in compensation.
The cost of obtaining a UK passport is set to rise for the second time in just over 14 months, with online application fees for adults increasing from £82.50 to £88.50 starting midnight Thursday.
The latest survey conducted by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the UK suggests a potential easing of the country's cost of living crisis. The survey, released on Wednesday, revealed a
With a historic investment of £714 million in 2024 alone, the UK Government is accelerating the rollout of lightning-fast broadband, benefitting thousands of remote households and businesses.
The Metropolitan Police has unveiled a new data-driven initiative, the V100 scheme, which has resulted in the arrest of dozens of suspects responsible for severe harm to women in London.
In a bold move to tackle retail crime and safeguard UK high streets, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has unveiled stringent measures, including making assaulting retail workers a standalone
In a significant move affirming its dedication to safeguarding pensioners' financial well-being, the Government has announced an 8.5 percent increase to the State Pension,
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Sport
Nick Kyrgios suspended after cocaine test as Australian tennis star admits ‘huge mistake’
Nick Kyrgios suspended after cocaine test as Australian tennis star admits ‘huge mistake’
Nick Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended from professional tennis after testing positive for cocaine, bringing fresh turmoil to the career of one of the sport’s most unpredictable and
Read More... Fraud arrest follows security disruption at Birmingham European Athletics Championships
Fraud arrest follows security disruption at Birmingham European Athletics Championships
A man in his 30s has been arrested on suspicion of fraud following a security operation that caused significant disruption at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham on
Read More... Asher-Smith matches European medal record as Hunt completes golden treble
Asher-Smith matches European medal record as Hunt completes golden treble
Dina Asher-Smith has joined an elite chapter of European athletics history after helping Great Britain to gold in the women’s 4x100 metres relay in Birmingham, taking her European
Read More... OG Anunoby brings NBA champion’s backing to Mayor’s £2m plan to transform London basketball courts
OG Anunoby brings NBA champion’s backing to Mayor’s £2m plan to transform London basketball courts
London-born NBA champion OG Anunoby has thrown his support behind the Mayor of London’s drive to expand basketball across the capital, announcing a personal investment in the
Read More... London launches bid to bring 2029 World Athletics Championships back to the capital
London launches bid to bring 2029 World Athletics Championships back to the capital
London has formally entered the race to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, putting forward a bid that organisers say could deliver more than £400 million in economic and
Read More... Serbia and Sweden withdraw support for Infantino's FIFA re-election
Serbia and Sweden withdraw support for Infantino's FIFA re-election
Serbia and Sweden have withdrawn their support for Gianni Infantino's bid for another term as FIFA president, following Wales in breaking ranks with the world football governing
Read More... Wales withdraws support for Infantino’s FIFA re-election bid
Wales withdraws support for Infantino’s FIFA re-election bid
The Football Association of Wales (FAW) has withdrawn its support for Gianni Infantino’s bid to remain FIFA president, citing concerns over governance and leadership.
Read More... Netherlands win FIFA Fair Play Award after disciplined World Cup campaign
Netherlands win FIFA Fair Play Award after disciplined World Cup campaign
The Netherlands have been named the winners of FIFA's Fair Play Award following the 2026 World Cup, after finishing the tournament with the best disciplinary record.
Read More... Sinner overcomes Zverev to retain Wimbledon title after epic Centre Court battle
Sinner overcomes Zverev to retain Wimbledon title after epic Centre Court battle
Jannik Sinner defended his Wimbledon title with a four-set victory over Alexander Zverev in a high-quality final, cementing his position as the world's leading men's player and claiming a
Read More... England edge Norway after extra time to reach World Cup semi-finals
England edge Norway after extra time to reach World Cup semi-finals
Jude Bellingham scored twice, including an extra-time winner, as England overcame a spirited Norway 2-1 at Miami Stadium to book their place in the World Cup semi-finals for the fourth
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GCSE results deliver strongest-ever rise in top maths grades
More than 6,000 additional pupils secure grade 7 or above in maths as overall GCSE performance edges higherRead More... -
Climate change and ageing: why health systems face a new global risk
Climate change is emerging as a major challenge for ageing societies, with extreme weather, pressure on healthcare systems and economic disruption increasingly interacting to shapeRead More... -
Children to get free bus travel across England during August
Children aged five to 15 will be able to travel for free on most local buses in England throughout August, under a government scheme aimed at helping families reduce the cost of summerRead More... -
Applications open for postgraduate student loans in England and Wales
Applications for postgraduate student finance for the 2026/27 academic year have opened for students in England and Wales.Read More... -
Clean air campaigner Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah awarded honorary doctorate
Clean air campaigner Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah has received an honorary doctorate from the University of Southampton in recognition of her work to improve air quality following theRead More... -
Free rule of law teaching resources rolled out to schools across England and Wales
Schools across England and Wales now have access to a new collection of free, classroom-ready lesson plans designed to help pupils understand the rule of law, their rights, and the UK'sRead More... -
Government confirms two-year teacher pay deal backed by £2.3 billion investment
Teachers and school leaders will receive a 6.5% pay increase over the next two years as part of a wider package designed to strengthen recruitment, retention and investment acrossRead More... -
Degree choice can mean a £400,000 difference in lifetime earnings, new research finds
Students could see dramatically different financial outcomes depending on the degree subject they choose, with some courses leading to lifetime earnings gains of up to £400,000 whileRead More... -
Natural History GCSE moves closer as government backs skills for green economy
The government has launched a public consultation on a new Natural History GCSE, bringing the qualification a step closer to classrooms and aiming to equip young people with skills forRead More... -
Ofqual hits Cambridge English with £875,000 penalty after global IELTS marking failures affect tens of thousands
Cambridge English has been fined £875,000 by the UK regulator Ofqual after widespread marking errors in international English language tests led to incorrect results being issued to moreRead More...
Culture
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Honiara welcomes a global showcase of wildlife photography
Some of the world’s most striking wildlife photographs have arrived in the Solomon Islands, as the British High Commission and the Solomon Islands National Art Gallery open anRead More... -
Britain’s festival season stages a cautious comeback as fans pay for more
Britain’s battered music festival industry is showing tentative signs of recovery, with several major events selling out faster than expected as organisers reshape their offer aroundRead More... -
British Week in Paraguay marks a decade with nine days of culture, food and music
Asunción is preparing for the 10th edition of British Week, a nine-day programme showcasing British culture and connections across Paraguay.Read More... -
Stefan Zweig’s London refuge marked with blue plaque 90 years after Austrian writer fled Hitler
A London address that once offered refuge to one of Austria’s most celebrated writers has been formally marked in honour of Stefan Zweig, the Jewish novelist and essayist who fled theRead More... -
Bloomsbury keeps profit outlook unchanged as AI partnerships boost early-year trading
Bloomsbury Publishing has maintained its full-year financial outlook after reporting a solid start to the new fiscal year, supported by continued income from artificial intelligence licensingRead More... -
Salman Rushdie warns free speech is under threat as London honours his literary legacy
Author Salman Rushdie has warned that freedom of speech is facing growing threats around the world, saying the right to express dissenting views is under increasing pressure even inRead More... -
More than 400 UK towns compete for inaugural Town of Culture title as shortlist nears
More than 400 towns across the UK have entered the race to become the country's first-ever UK Town of Culture, as ministers prepare to unveil a shortlist in the coming weeks.Read More... -
Historic Bayeux Tapestry returns to England after nearly a millennium for landmark exhibition
The British Museum is preparing for overwhelming public interest as tickets go on sale for a once-in-a-generation exhibition featuring the legendary Bayeux Tapestry. The remarkableRead More... -
Universal unveils £5 billion UK theme park project, set to open in 2031
Comcast NBCUniversal has confirmed plans to invest more than £5 billion in building its first-ever European theme park and resort, marking one of the largest entertainment investments in theRead More... -
London gears up for biggest-ever summer of live music as global superstars take over the capital
London is preparing for a landmark summer of live music, reinforcing its status as the world's leading music city with an unparalleled programme of exclusive performances from some of theRead More... -
Eid festival marks 20 years in Trafalgar Square with music, food and family events
London’s annual Eid on the Square celebration will return to Trafalgar Square on Saturday, 30 May, as the popular event marks its 20th anniversary in the heart of the capital.Read More... -
Beatles’ final rooftop performance to be preserved in new London museum
The rooftop where The Beatles staged their iconic final live performance is set to become the centerpiece of a new museum celebrating the legendary band’s legacy.Read More... -
Rare Declaration of Independence to headline landmark exhibition on America’s founding
A major new exhibition marking 250 years since the birth of the United States is set to open this summer, bringing together some of the most important documents from the AmericanRead More...
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