UK news

BP plunged into a quarterly net loss of almost $16.85 billion as the coronavirus pandemic ravaged oil demand and prices, triggering huge asset writedowns, the British energy giant announced

: Published: 05 August 2020

The Lunt family from Bath, in western England, had planned to visit Spain this summer but like so many British holidaymakers have had their plans upended by the coronavirus pandemic.

: Published: 31 July 2020

Britain's Lloyds Banking Group on Thursday logged a first-half net loss after booking a vast £3.8-billion ($4.9-billion, 4.2-billion-euro) hit as coronavirus sparked a "significant deterioration" in

: Published: 30 July 2020

British bank Barclays said Wednesday that first-half net profits sank by two thirds, as it set aside £3.7 billion ($4.7 billion, 4.0 billion euros) to deal with coronavirus fallout.

: Published: 29 July 2020

The British government on Tuesday defended its decision to quarantine all travellers arriving from Spain after it was openly criticised by the Spanish prime minister.

: Published: 28 July 2020

Passengers arriving from Spain will have to self-isolate for two weeks, the UK government has said, in a move that has reportedly caught out its transport minister who is holidaying in the

: Published: 26 July 2020

Nearly 200 historians on Wednesday denounced what they said was the "misrepresentation of slavery and empire" in the history section of Britain's citizenship test, calling for it to be corrected.

: Published: 22 July 2020

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will meet British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday following London's diplomatically fraught severing of ties with China's Huawei and retaliation for

: Published: 21 July 2020

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said he will only impose another nationwide coronavirus lockdown as a last resort, comparing the tool to "a nuclear deterrent" in a Sunday newspaper

: Published: 19 July 2020

The number of workers on UK company payrolls slumped by 650,000 during Britain's coronavirus lockdown, official data showed Thursday, with the situation set to worsen as the government

: Published: 16 July 2020

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Sport

Fernandes closing in on Premier League history as assist record looms

Bruno Fernandes is edging ever closer to rewriting the Premier League record books after another influential display for Manchester United. The Portuguese playmaker registered his 17th assist

Premier League confirms 2026/27 fixture release date and season schedule

The Premier League has officially announced when fans can expect the fixture list for the 2026/27 campaign, offering an early glimpse into what promises to be another tightly packed season

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

Crackdown on football ‘tailgating’: new UK law makes ticketless stadium entry a criminal offence

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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.

Education

Historic UK university accused of ‘anti-white discrimination’ over controversial admissions scheme
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London primary school offers hit record high as applications continue to fall
Nearly all children set to begin primary school in London this September have secured a place at one of their preferred schools, according to newly released admissions data, highlighting both
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UK set to rejoin Erasmus+ in 2027, marking a new chapter in EU–UK educational cooperation
The European Union and the United Kingdom have reached a landmark agreement to bring the UK back into the Erasmus+ programme starting in 2027, signalling a renewed commitment to
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UK government targets junk food in schools amid rising child obesity crisis
In a sweeping reform of school meal policies, the UK government has announced plans to remove high-sugar and deep-fried foods from school menus, marking the most significant update to
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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 across
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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 Tunisia
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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 for
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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 modern
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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.
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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.
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