UK news

Newly released documents from 2003 shed light on Tony Blair's push for drastic measures to curb asylum seekers entering the UK. Frustrated by the influx of migrants, Blair sought out what he

: Published: 29 December 2023

A significant disruption looms over the NHS as junior doctors gear up for a historic six-day strike, set to commence on January 3. This walkout, spanning the longest duration in NHS history,

: Published: 28 December 2023

Plans are underway to introduce nationwide kerbside collections for small electrical items like toasters and hairdryers by 2026, aiming to bolster recycling efforts across the UK.

: Published: 28 December 2023

Severe havoc unfolded in Greater Manchester during Storm Gerrit as a fierce phenomenon akin to a tornado ripped through, leaving a trail of destruction. The tempest resulted in roofs torn off

: Published: 28 December 2023

Nottingham's e-scooter rental network has suddenly ceased its services amid reports of its US parent company's withdrawal from the market.

: Published: 27 December 2023

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is set to present the 2024 spring Budget on March 6th, as confirmed by the Treasury. This pivotal announcement will encompass the government's fiscal strategies,

: Published: 27 December 2023

As part of decisive action to ensure greater transparency and tackle corruption in the property sector, it will be made clearer who owns land trusts.

: Published: 27 December 2023

In St Albans, Sharon Allen took matters into her own hands after a burglar pilfered thousands of pounds worth of power tools from her home in October. Conducting her amateur investigation,

: Published: 27 December 2023

Transport Secretary Mark Harper recently discussed the imminent arrival of driverless cars on UK motorways, projecting their viability by 2026. Harper anticipated that car owners could

: Published: 27 December 2023

In rural England, homelessness has surged by 40 percent over the past five years, driven by a combination of factors including a surge in second homes, steep mortgages, and escalating

: Published: 26 December 2023

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Sport

Former police chief among officers investigated over Maccabi Tel Aviv fans ban

A former senior British police chief and three other officers are facing misconduct investigations over the decision to prevent supporters of Israeli football club Maccabi Tel Aviv

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

Education

Malaysia’s new Chevening cohort set to strengthen UK–Malaysia ties
Twenty Malaysian professionals and emerging leaders are preparing to begin postgraduate studies in the United Kingdom after securing places on the prestigious Chevening scholarship
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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 higher
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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 shape
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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 summer
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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.
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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 the
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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's
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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 across
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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 while
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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 for
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London

Culture

Europol sounds alarm over more violent museum heists across Europe
Museum robberies are taking a more dangerous turn across Europe, with organised criminal groups increasingly using heavy tools, explosives and other forms of force to steal valuable
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London marks UNESCO day with call for action, memory and justice on the legacy of the transatlantic slave trade
City Hall brings together community leaders, artists, young Londoners and historians to honour those affected by the transatlantic slave trade and celebrate the strength of African and
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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 an
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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 around
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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.
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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 the
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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 licensing
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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 in
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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.
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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 remarkable
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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 the
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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 the
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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.
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