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On Monday, September 25, London's Gatwick Airport announced the cancellation of more than 160 flights scheduled for this week due to an exceptional shortage of air
In a prominent address delivered in Washington, D.C., Suella Braverman, the Home Secretary, has voiced her concerns over the current state of international refugee
Car and van scams have seen a significant surge, increasing by 74% in the first six months of 2023, resulting in victims losing an average of £998 to these fraudulent
In a momentous diplomatic event, the President of South Korea is poised to embark on a State Visit to the United Kingdom. King Charles III, alongside Queen Camilla,
New research indicates that sick days taken by UK workers have reached their highest level in the past decade.
A major hospital trust in Newcastle has disclosed that a computer error resulted in the failure to dispatch 24,000 letters from senior doctors to patients and their General
The UK's decision to delay the ban on new fossil fuel car sales until 2035 may not significantly impact the transition to electric vehicles (EVs), despite concerns from
Tens of thousands of 16-24-year-olds will be given access to additional support in finding and securing work following the expansion of the Department for Work and
Barnsley Council's planning committee is set to review a proposal for the construction of approximately 100 new homes on a former agricultural field located along Barnburgh
The Army has been deactivated from assisting the Metropolitan Police after numerous officers temporarily stepped away from their firearms duties. This development
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Haaland hat-trick powers Manchester City past Liverpool 4-0 as Chelsea hit seven in FA cup rout
Haaland hat-trick powers Manchester City past Liverpool 4-0 as Chelsea hit seven in FA cup rout
Erling Haaland delivered a devastating performance to send Manchester City marching into the FA Cup semi-finals, scoring a hat-trick in a commanding 4-0 victory over Liverpool at the Etihad
Read More... Chelsea FC reports record £262m loss despite revenue growth and European success in 2024–25 season
Chelsea FC reports record £262m loss despite revenue growth and European success in 2024–25 season
Chelsea FC has posted the largest financial loss ever recorded in English football, revealing a pre-tax deficit of £262.4 million ($349.5 million) for the 2024–25 season.
Read More... UK government announces £10m boost for grassroots sport as Football Foundation marks 25 years
UK government announces £10m boost for grassroots sport as Football Foundation marks 25 years
The UK government has unveiled fresh investment in grassroots sport, pledging an additional £10 million to improve community facilities, as the Football Foundation celebrated its 25th
Read More... Global student talent heads to Lausanne for record-breaking Olympic Case Study final 2026
Global student talent heads to Lausanne for record-breaking Olympic Case Study final 2026
A record number of universities have taken part in this year’s International Olympic Case Study Competition (CSC), with the top student teams now set to face off in the global final in
Read More... Milano Cortina 2026 draws record media interest with over 13,000 accredited journalists and broadcasters
Milano Cortina 2026 draws record media interest with over 13,000 accredited journalists and broadcasters
The upcoming Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games is already shaping up to be one of the most widely covered Winter Olympics in history, with a remarkable 13,478 media
Read More... Wimbledon expansion wins key court battle, clearing path for major upgrade
Wimbledon expansion wins key court battle, clearing path for major upgrade
Wimbledon’s ambitious expansion project has secured a significant legal victory after London’s High Court dismissed a challenge aimed at halting the development of new tennis facilities.
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Premier League set for five Champions League spots again? Here’s what needs to happen for 2026/27
Premier League set for five Champions League spots again? Here’s what needs to happen for 2026/27
The Premier League is edging closer to securing a fifth UEFA Champions League qualification spot for the 2026/27 season—potentially repeating a historic expansion seen just a year earlier.
Read More... 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?
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Scottish Greens propose new private school tax to fund state education amid wider reform debate
The Scottish Greens have unveiled plans to introduce a new tax on private schools, arguing the measure would help address chronic underfunding in state education and public services acrossRead More... -
Oxford University secures £2m gift to boost primary care in Tunisia, extending legacy of global health philanthropy
The University of Oxford has received a further £2 million donation from Fondation Docteur Sadok Besrour, deepening its efforts to expand primary health care research and education in TunisiaRead More... -
Oxford historian Lyndal Roper wins 2026 Holberg Prize for groundbreaking research on Witch Hunts and Martin Luther
Lyndal Roper, Emeritus Regius Professor of History at University of Oxford, has been named the 2026 laureate of the prestigious Holberg Prize—one of the world’s most significant honours forRead More... -
UK issues first official screen time guidance for under-5s as parents struggle with digital overload
The UK government has unveiled its first clear national guidance on screen time for children under five, stepping into what many parents describe as one of the toughest challenges of modernRead More... -
UK expands school-based nurseries to cut childcare costs by thousands for families in need
The UK government has announced a major expansion of school-based nurseries, aiming to ease childcare costs and improve access for families in the country’s most disadvantaged areas.Read More... -
London launches school uniform reuse network to cut costs, reduce waste, and support families
A new London-wide initiative aimed at tackling rising school uniform costs and reducing textile waste has officially launched, offering practical support to both families and schools.Read More... -
Ofsted launches pilot to bring more serving school and college leaders into inspection teams
Ofsted has announced a new pilot programme aimed at bringing more serving school and college leaders into inspection teams across England’s education system. The initiative is designed toRead More... -
Ofsted report warns children in care face education ‘lottery’ due to inconsistent local authority support
A new report from Ofsted has highlighted significant barriers preventing many children in care from reaching their full academic potential, despite strong efforts by schools and collegesRead More... -
UK regulators warn Meta, TikTok, YouTube and Snapchat to strengthen age checks to protect children online
Britain’s media and privacy watchdogs have issued a stark warning to the world’s largest social media companies, urging them to do far more to prevent children from accessing platformsRead More... -
King Charles III awards Queen Elizabeth Prizes to Oxford researchers for groundbreaking health data platform
Researchers from the University of Oxford have been honoured with the prestigious Queen Elizabeth Prizes for Higher and Further Education during a ceremony hosted at St James's Palace inRead More...
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Who stood behind Western support for Ukraine’s independence?
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London secures £4.66m lifeline for Notting Hill Carnival as iconic festival marks 60 years
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has stepped in with a crucial £4.66 million funding package to ensure the Notting Hill Carnival goes ahead this August, as the world-famous event celebratesRead More... -
Paul McCartney announces new album “The Boys of Dungeon Lane,” a nostalgic return to Liverpool roots
Legendary musician Paul McCartney is set to release his first solo album in more than five years, offering fans an intimate journey back to his childhood streets in Liverpool. The upcomingRead More... -
The National Gallery visitor numbers surge 29% in 2025 after bicentenary and Sainsbury Wing reopening
The National Gallery has reported a remarkable resurgence in visitor numbers, with a 29% increase in attendance during 2025 following its landmark bicentenary celebrations and theRead More... -
The National Lottery Heritage Fund has awarded £141,000 to preserve historic synagogues
A new grant from the National Lottery will help preserve historic synagogues in areas such as Wales, Brighton, and the East End, addressing the challenges of declining congregations andRead More... -
Lady Mayor hosts landmark Mansion House dinner celebrating women leaders and future trailblazers in the UK
In a historic first for Mansion House, the official residence of the City of London’s Lord Mayor, a special dinner was held to honour the achievements of women leaders across the UK and theRead More... -
Natural History Museum becomes UK’s most visited attraction in 2025, surpassing British Museum
London’s Natural History Museum has claimed the spot as the United Kingdom’s most popular tourist attraction in 2025, drawing a record-breaking 7.1 million visitors over the year.Read More... -
IWM acquires Dame Vera Lynn’s wartime archive: 600 letters reveal untold stories of love and loss
The Imperial War Museums (IWM) has secured a remarkable piece of British history with the acquisition of the complete Second World War archive of Dame Vera Lynn — the belovedRead More... -
UK City of Culture 2029: nine destinations shortlisted as cultural race heats up
Nine destinations across the UK have been officially longlisted in the race to become the UK City of Culture for 2029, marking the next phase of one of the country’s most influential culturalRead More... -
Paris museum unveils enchanting “Unicorns!” exhibition exploring myth across cultures
The Musée National du Moyen Âge, also known as the Musée de Cluny, is inviting visitors into a world where myth meets history with its captivating exhibition, “Unicorns!”. The show delvesRead More...
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