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British cycling star Simon Yates announces shock retirement after winning 2025 Giro d’Italia
British cycling star Simon Yates announces shock retirement after winning 2025 Giro d’Italia
British cycling fans were met with a surprise on Wednesday as Simon Yates — one of his generation’s most accomplished Grand Tour riders — announced his retirement
Read More... Gibbs-White’s late penalty sends Forest seven points clear as West Ham slide
Gibbs-White’s late penalty sends Forest seven points clear as West Ham slide
Nottingham Forest gave their Premier League survival hopes a significant boost after coming from behind to beat West Ham United 2-1 at the London Stadium, opening
Read More... Chelsea turn to Liam Rosenior as long-term head coach after Maresca exit
Chelsea turn to Liam Rosenior as long-term head coach after Maresca exit
Chelsea have confirmed the appointment of Liam Rosenior as their new head coach, handing the 41-year-old a long-term contract running until 2032.
Read More... Manchester United part company with Ruben Amorim after 14 months
Manchester United part company with Ruben Amorim after 14 months
Manchester United have announced the departure of head coach Ruben Amorim with immediate effect, bringing an end to the Portuguese coach’s 14-month spell at Old Trafford.
Read More... Declan Rice rises to the moment as Arsenal pass a crucial title test at Bournemouth
Declan Rice rises to the moment as Arsenal pass a crucial title test at Bournemouth
Football writer Dan Edwards assesses the impact of Declan Rice after his two-goal performance in Arsenal’s 3–2 victory over AFC Bournemouth – and why it could prove
Read More... City waste chances as Sunderland stalemate leaves Arsenal four points clear
City waste chances as Sunderland stalemate leaves Arsenal four points clear
Manchester City’s pursuit of a fourth successive Premier League title faltered on Wearside as a profligate display was punished by stubborn Sunderland resistance, a 0-0 draw handing Arsenal a
Read More... The Premier League’s best: Ranking the 11 standout players of 2025
The Premier League’s best: Ranking the 11 standout players of 2025
The Premier League has once again delivered a year of standout performances, landmark records and breakout stars. Over the past 12 months, elite quality has emerged across every position
Read More... Hoffman and Levy honoured in King’s New Year list
Hoffman and Levy honoured in King’s New Year list
Gary Hoffman and Daniel Levy have been awarded CBEs in the King’s New Year Honours, reflecting the increasing recognition of football’s influence beyond the
Read More... FIFA swamped by record demand for 2026 World Cup tickets
FIFA swamped by record demand for 2026 World Cup tickets
FIFA says it has received more than 150 million ticket requests for the 2026 World Cup, underlining unprecedented global demand for the tournament to be staged across the United States,
Read More... London poised for blockbuster sporting year in 2026
London poised for blockbuster sporting year in 2026
NBA returns to the capital as cricket, tennis, rugby and global championships drive a packed calendar expected to deliver more than £100m to the UK economy.
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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... -
UK research sees greater impact through Horizon, new analysis finds
Studies involving UK teams under the Horizon programme were more widely cited and more likely to reach completion, as Britain marks two years in Horizon Europe.Read More... -
Switzerland rejoins Horizon Europe with early success, officials say
Switzerland has been swiftly and successfully reintegrated into Horizon Europe, the European Union’s flagship research and innovation programme, according to theRead More... -
Iryna Kotlyarevska: A unified philosophy - literature as a space of inner freedom
At the heart of all Irina Kotlyarevskaya’s books lies a single philosophy—rarely spelled out, yet unmistakably present in every story: a child is not a “future adult,” but a complete human...Read More... -
Sir Mark Caulfield honoured by Kuwaiti Embassy for advancing UK–Kuwait ties
Professor Sir Mark Caulfield has been awarded a medal by the Embassy of the State of Kuwait in recognition of his contributions to UK–Kuwait relations and his leadership in medical science.Read More... -
Cold snaps and heatwaves cost NHS England billions, study finds
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Cold weather and rising heat are placing a significant and year-round strain on NHS England, with temperature-related illness accounting for around 3% of spending across primary and -
Ukraine’s foreign minister calls on Poland to confront xenophobia after Ukrainian schoolgirl bullied in Warsaw
Ukraine’s foreign minister has urged Polish authorities to take firm action against xenophobic behaviour following reports that a Ukrainian schoolgirl was verbally abused by classmates at aRead More... -
Liverpool researchers secure £1.2M to tackle region’s economic inactivity crisis
University of Liverpool researchers have secured £1.2 million from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) to launch an ambitious project designed to improve economic activity in communitiesRead More...
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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... -
Barbican to host Liam Young’s first UK solo exhibition in 2026
The Barbican has announced ‘In Other Worlds’, the first UK solo exhibition by artist, director and BAFTA-nominated producer Liam Young. Opening May 2026, the immersive show will exploreRead More... -
The Manchester Museum displays thousands of African artefacts it knows little about
A museum in northwest England has unveiled a new gallery showcasing thousands of African artefacts, many of which the institution admits it knows very little about. The exhibition aims toRead More... -
Captain John Narbrough’s journal faces export ban amid fears it could leave the UK
A rare 17th-century manuscript journal documenting Captain John Narbrough’s secret expedition to Spanish America and the Pacific has been placed under a temporary export ban, giving UKRead More... -
Earliest evidence of human fire-making unearthed in Suffolk
A team led by the British Museum has uncovered what is now the earliest known evidence of humans deliberately making fire—dating back around 400,000 years—at a site in Barnham,Read More... -
Rothschild 15th-century prayer book set to fetch up to $7 million at Sotheby’s auction
Ultra-rare 15th-century mahzor features vivid medieval illustrationsRead More... -
Ray Winstone honoured with Freedom of the City of London
Ray Winstone, one of the UK’s most celebrated ‘hard man’ actors, has been awarded the Freedom of the City of London in recognition of his extensive charitable and fundraising work.Read More... -
Golden Globe 2026 nominations announced ahead of January ceremony
The nominations for the 83rd annual Golden Globe Awards were unveiled on Monday, setting the stage for the first major awards ceremony of the season on January 11.Read More...
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Nigel Farage is doubling down on his tough stance against small boat crossings, saying Reform UK would push through mass deportations if they were in power.
Good news for families looking for affordable adventures – you can still reach some of the UK’s top attractions for no more than £3 a bus journey, thanks to the government’s extended
London Underground workers are preparing to stage seven days of strike action next month in a row over pay and working conditions.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under fresh fire over immigration after new figures revealed asylum claims in the UK have reached record highs. The data shows a sharp rise in the
New figures show the number of asylum seekers housed in UK hotels has gone up by 8% since Labour took office a year ago.
WH Smith has been hit hard after discovering a major accounting mistake in its North American business, forcing the retailer to slash its profit forecast and sending its shares crashing by more
Marks & Spencer is making a big move to grow its food business. The British retailer announced it will spend £340 million (around $457 million) on a huge new robotic warehouse in Daventry,
Thousands of Airbus employees in the UK are preparing to walk off the job for 10 days next month, demanding better pay in the face of rising living costs. The strike action, announced by the
Ferry services to and from the Isle of Man are facing further delays as repair work continues on the Steam Packet Company’s fleet.
Southwark has seen a sharp rise in child homelessness, with new figures showing nearly 3,500 children in the borough are now living in temporary accommodation (TA). That’s a 77% jump