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Premier Padel makes historic debut in London
Premier Padel makes historic debut in London
Premier Padel is set to make its UK debut, partnering with Saudi Arabian events company Sela to bring the Qatar Airways Premier Padel Tour to London for the first time.
Read More... Stars shine at West Ham Foundation Gala as new community hub open
Stars shine at West Ham Foundation Gala as new community hub open
The West Ham United Foundation, supported by headline sponsor Paragon and backed by the Premier League, celebrated another milestone as its annual Gala Dinner & Awards returned on
Read More... A Christmas essential: why Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge tour lights up the festive season
A Christmas essential: why Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge tour lights up the festive season
For Chelsea supporters, football devotees, and anyone with a Blue in the family, Stamford Bridge offers one of London’s standout holiday experiences — and December may be the perfect
Read More... Arsenal facing FA sanctions after six bookings in draw with Chelsea
Arsenal facing FA sanctions after six bookings in draw with Chelsea
Arsenal are expected to face disciplinary action from the Football Association after receiving six yellow cards during Sunday’s 1–1 draw with Chelsea.
Read More... British gymnast Max Whitlock ends retirement, sets sights on Los Angeles 2028
British gymnast Max Whitlock ends retirement, sets sights on Los Angeles 2028
Sixteen months after bidding what many believed was a final farewell to competitive gymnastics, Britain’s Max Whitlock has announced he is stepping out of retirement with one more Olympic
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Football hooligan turned £1m lottery winner issues stark warning to EuroMillions players
Football hooligan turned £1m lottery winner issues stark warning to EuroMillions players
A former football hooligan who scooped a £1 million EuroMillions prize has revealed he almost missed out on the life-changing windfall due to a little-known technicality.
Read More... Man City sweep aside Liverpool to cut Arsenal’s lead as Aston Villa surge up the table
Man City sweep aside Liverpool to cut Arsenal’s lead as Aston Villa surge up the table
Manchester City marked Pep Guardiola’s 1,000th match in management with a commanding 3-0 victory over Liverpool on Sunday, delivering a performance
Read More... Tories urge ethics probe into Starmer over football watchdog appointment
Tories urge ethics probe into Starmer over football watchdog appointment
The Conservative Party has called for Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to face a standards investigation after Labour donor David Kogan was named the government’s preferred candidate to head
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Education
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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... -
UK and Italy open applications for 2026 Young Leaders Programme
Applications are now open for the 2026 edition of the UK-Italy Young Leaders Programme, an initiative designed to strengthen long-term ties between the two countries by bringing togetherRead More... -
Scientists at London’s Natural History Museum have named 262 new species in 2025, marking a prolific year of discovery and research
Scientists at London’s Natural History Museum have unveiled 262 species new to science this year, capping off a remarkable 12 months in which the institution also published more thanRead More... -
University of London to launch joint BSc in Artificial Intelligence with Brunel
The University of London has announced plans to launch a new BSc in Artificial Intelligence in partnership with Brunel University London, with the first intake of students expected in SeptemberRead More... -
UK to rejoin EU’s Erasmus+ student exchange scheme in symbolic post-Brexit breakthrough
In a move widely viewed as a significant step towards rebuilding trust after years of post-Brexit tension, Britain and the European Union announced on Wednesday that the UK will rejoin theRead More... -
Nearly 8,000 animal species face heightened extinction risk as heat and land use pressures intensify
Almost 8,000 animal species could be pushed closer to extinction by the end of the century as climate change–driven extreme heat combines with human land-use change to make large partsRead More... -
Climate change set to reshape human disease risk, global review finds
Climate change is likely to alter the spread of infectious diseases in complex and unpredictable ways, according to new research that underscores how little scientists still know about the linksRead More... -
University of London unveils Pakistani Law course in Islamabad
The University of London has launched a landmark microcredential in Pakistani law, offering thousands of its LLB students in Pakistan a crucial new pathway to prepare for legal practiceRead More... -
Government announces £3bn investment to boost SEND provision
The government has unveiled a £3 billion funding package to expand support for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.Read More... -
Oxford tops global university rankings for tenth consecutive year
The University of Oxford has once again been crowned the best university in the world, securing the top spot for an unprecedented tenth year in the newly released Times Higher EducationRead More...
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UK News
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UK nets extra £8m in North Atlantic fishing quotas for 2026
The UK has struck fresh bilateral fishing deals with Norway and the Faroe Islands for 2026, securing around £8 million worth of additional quota based on historic landing prices.Read More... -
Government unveils landmark animal welfare overhaul
The UK government will today launch what it is calling the biggest shake-up of animal welfare laws in a generation, unveiling a strategy that promises stronger protections for pets, farmRead More... -
Met sets out 10-year plan to put neighbourhood policing at heart of communities
The Metropolitan Police has unveiled a 10-year estate strategy designed to bring neighbourhood officers closer to the communities they serve, with a pledge to base most teams within aRead More... -
Channel crossings hit December record as more than 800 arrive in single day
More than 800 migrants crossed the English Channel on Saturday, setting a new daily record for December and pushing annual arrivals to unprecedented levels.Read More... -
UK households cut savings as tax hikes bite and economy loses steam
British consumers trimmed their savings in the third quarter of this year as higher taxes squeezed disposable incomes, even as households continued to spend, official figures show.Read More...
Culture
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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... -
Mayor of London granted right to use historic GLC coat of arms
The Mayor of London has been officially granted permission to use the historic coat of arms once belonging to the former Greater London Council (GLC), following approval from the King.Read More... -
Who will shape the National Gallery’s tomorrow? Architects shortlisted for landmark expansion
The National Gallery has announced a shortlist of six architectural teams competing to design a major new wing as part of its ambitious £750 million Project DomaniRead More... -
National Gallery unveils ambitious exhibition programme for 2026
The National Gallery has announced a landmark line-up of exhibitions for 2026, spanning five centuries of European art and bringing together rare loans, first-ever UK presentations, and iconicRead More... -
OUP India launches 100 libraries for underprivileged children across Uttar Pradesh
Oxford University Press (OUP) India has partnered with the National Book Trust (NBT) to establish 100 libraries for underprivileged children across Anganwadi centres inRead More... -
Children’s author Iryna Kotlyarevska: “Stories born from family evenings”
Iryna Kotlyarevska is a name increasingly found on the shelves of family libraries. A mother of four, a Bachelor of Philosophy, a Master of Political Science, and the creator of the worlds ofRead More...
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The failure of Silicon Valley Bank, the largest US bank failure since the 2008 financial crisis, has raised concerns about its potential impact on businesses worldwide. However, UK Chancellor
Norwegian King Harald and Crown Prince Haakon recently participated in NATO exercises held in Norway, which involved over 20,000 NATO soldiers. The extensive winter exercise aimed to
China has named General Li Shangfu as its new defence minister. He is a veteran of the People's Liberation Army's (PLA) modernisation effort, which led the United States to sanction him over
The Bank of London is reportedly considering a rescue bid for the UK arm of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB UK), following the collapse of its parent company SVB Financial Group. According to Sky
According to a recent global Reuters poll of property analysts, home prices in several major markets are expected to continue their decline this year. The analysts either predicted slightly
According to a recent study by American and European researchers, individuals who suffer from depression have a 46 percent increased risk of having a stroke, a potentially deadly neurological
French President Emmanuel Macron has called for increased funding from the UK to tackle Channel crossings. The UK and France are currently in discussions about a long-term
Today, the upgraded Schengen Information System (SIS) enters into operation. SIS is the largest information sharing system for security and border management in Europe. It provides