UK news

Nearly 600 homeless people in England and Wales died the last year -- a 24 percent rise over the past five years, according to official estimates released Thursday.

: Published: 20 December 2018

Prime Minister Theresa May will on Monday (Dec 17) warn MPs against supporting a second referendum, saying it would do "irreparable damage" to British politics.

: Published: 17 December 2018

British Prime Minister Theresa May faces a fight for her political life this week in a parliamentary vote that will decide the fate of her Brexit divorce deal.

: Published: 10 December 2018

Ecuador's president said Thursday that conditions have been met for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to leave the country's embassy in London, which would end a six-year standoff with

: Published: 07 December 2018

A Japan Airlines pilot was jailed for 10 months on Thursday (Nov 29) after he was caught for being 10 times over the alcohol limit shortly before take-off from London Heathrow Airport.

: Published: 30 November 2018

European leaders resolved a last-minute dispute over the rock Gibraltar on Saturday, clearing the way for a summit to approve a deal on Britain's withdrawal from the bloc.

: Published: 24 November 2018

It is the right time to check out what is under the sofa at your house! 50 pence coins issued to commemorate the 250^th anniversary of Samuel Johnson's English Dictionary are being sold

: Published: 19 November 2018

The latest market gyrations came as the nation’s business sector gave a lukewarm verdict to the proposed agreement, and amid worries that British Prime Minister Theresa May could soon

: Published: 16 November 2018

The woman targeted by Britain's first Unexplained Wealth Order (UWO), who spent £16 million (S$28 million) in department store Harrods, will appear in court on

: Published: 08 November 2018

"Single-use" was named the Collins Dictionary word of the year on Wednesday, following a four-fold increase in usage since 2013 in a reflection of increased concerns about sustainability.

: Published: 07 November 2018

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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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