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Bankes and Nightingale make British Olympic history with dramatic snowboard cross gold
Bankes and Nightingale make British Olympic history with dramatic snowboard cross gold
Great Britain are finally Olympic champions on snow. After 102 years of waiting, that stubborn statistic was swept away in spectacular fashion as Charlotte Bankes and Huw Nightingale
Read More... Matt Weston makes history with dominant Olympic skeleton gold for Team GB
Matt Weston makes history with dominant Olympic skeleton gold for Team GB
Matt Weston delivered a performance for the ages as he powered to Olympic skeleton gold, sealing Great Britain’s first top-step finish of the Winter Games in
Read More... Italy clears biathlete Rebecca Passler to compete at Winter Olympics after positive doping test
Italy clears biathlete Rebecca Passler to compete at Winter Olympics after positive doping test
Italian biathlete Rebecca Passler has been cleared to compete at the Winter Olympics after Italy’s anti-doping authorities overturned her provisional suspension, the Italian Ski Federation
Read More... Federica Brignone’s golden comeback: Italian star claims super-G glory at Milano-Cortina
Federica Brignone’s golden comeback: Italian star claims super-G glory at Milano-Cortina
Federica Brignone capped one of the most inspiring comeback stories in Alpine skiing by storming to super-G gold on home snow at the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics on Thursday.
Read More... Liverpool set to launch groundbreaking inclusive sport and culture festival in 2027
Liverpool set to launch groundbreaking inclusive sport and culture festival in 2027
Liverpool is set to transform its historic waterfront into a hub of sport, art, and creativity with a pioneering inclusive festival in May 2027. The week-long event will
Read More... Lindsey Vonn crashes in Olympic Downhill as breezy Johnson claims gold at Milan-Cortina Games
Lindsey Vonn crashes in Olympic Downhill as breezy Johnson claims gold at Milan-Cortina Games
Lindsey Vonn’s emotional bid for Olympic glory ended in heartbreak on Sunday as the alpine skiing great crashed out of the women’s downhill at the Milan-Cortina
Read More... Ukraine endorses Olympic truce proposal for Milano Cortina games, urges Russia to show will for peace
Ukraine endorses Olympic truce proposal for Milano Cortina games, urges Russia to show will for peace
Ukraine has thrown its support behind a call for a temporary ceasefire with Russia during the upcoming Winter Olympics, backing an appeal rooted in the ancient Olympic tradition of laying
Read More... Europe’s royals gather in Italy ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics
Europe’s royals gather in Italy ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics
While many royals make a point of attending the Summer Olympic Games, far fewer regularly appear at the Winter Olympics. However, with the Milano Cortina
Read More... Premier League publishes special edition of British Journal of Sports Medicine on player health and concussion management
Premier League publishes special edition of British Journal of Sports Medicine on player health and concussion management
The Premier League has released a dedicated special edition of the 'British Journal of Sports Medicine' (BJSM), highlighting the League’s commitment to
Read More... Man City set up EFL Cup final clash with Arsenal after dominant win over Newcastle
Man City set up EFL Cup final clash with Arsenal after dominant win over Newcastle
Manchester City booked their place in next month’s EFL Cup final with a commanding 3-1 victory over Newcastle United at the Etihad Stadium, completing a thumping 5-1 aggregate win in the
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AI-designed metals promise longer-lasting naval ships in harsh ocean conditions
Saltwater, freezing depths, heat, and relentless currents make the ocean one of the most punishing environments on the planet. For ships—especially naval vessels—Read More... -
Government unveils £126m kinship care investment to support grandparents and relatives raising vulnerable children
The government has announced a major new investment aimed at strengthening support for kinship carers – family members such as grandparents, aunts andRead More... -
UK youth job crisis deepens as nearly 1 million young people are out of work or education
Nearly one million young people in the UK are now outside work, education or training, underlining growing pressure in the youth labour market as economic andRead More... -
Schools white paper pledges funding shake-up to close the disadvantage gap and transform life chances
The government has unveiled a sweeping schools white paper that promises to rewire England’s education system, overhaul how deprivation funding is allocated, and break what ministersRead More...
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Unite Group flags 2026 earnings dip as international student demand cools
UK student accommodation giant Unite Group has warned that its profits are set to fall in 2026, as softer demand and slower booking trends—particularly fromRead More... -
Labour sparks school funding row with plan to link pupil support to parents’ income
Labour has ignited a fierce political row after unveiling plans to overhaul how billions of pounds in school funding are distributed, with critics accusing the party ofRead More... -
Government moves to cap independent special school fees and put children first
The government has announced a major overhaul of the independent special school system, aiming to rein in spiralling fees and ensure public money is spent on improving outcomes forRead More...
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UK unveils ambitious AI strategy to power science, healthcare and public service innovation
The UK has set out a bold new vision to harness artificial intelligence as a driving force behind world-leading science, research and innovation — from earlierRead More... -
Too much school pressure at 15 may raise depression and self-harm risk well into adulthood, study finds
Academic pressure during the teenage years may leave a far deeper mark on mental health than previously thought, according to new research led by scientists atRead More... -
Government unveils new employer grant to raise standards in early years education
A major new government funding package is set to strengthen the early years workforce, helping nurseries and childcare providers improve the quality of education for young children whileRead More...
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£1bn helicopter contract anchors 3,300 UK jobs and puts Yeovil at heart of global defence exports
A £1 billion defence contract awarded to Leonardo UK will secure thousands of skilled British jobs, strengthen the Armed Forces’ battlefield capabilities and open the door to as much as £15Read More... -
Rail fare freeze saves passengers £600m as government ends decades of price rises
Millions of rail passengers across England are beginning to feel the benefit of a landmark rail fare freeze, the first in 30 years, as the government moves to halt decadesRead More... -
UK house prices edge higher as mortgage demand signals steady recovery
British house prices picked up slightly more momentum than expected in February, pointing to a tentative recovery after a late-2025 slowdown sparked by budget-related uncertainty, accordingRead More...
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UK urges Washington to explain legal grounds for Iran strikes as regional tensions escalate
Britain has stopped short of endorsing recent U.S. and Israeli air strikes on Iran, saying it is up to Washington to clearly spell out the legal justification for the operationRead More...
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UK music exports get £1.4m boost as 68 independent artists win global growth grants
Rising British music talent is set for a global push after 68 independent UK acts secured a combined £1.4 million in government-backed funding designed to grow international audiences, boostRead More... -
Emery Walker revealed: new exhibition explores the man behind the arts and crafts legend
A new exhibition opening this spring at Emery Walker’s House sets out to restore depth, warmth, and personality to one of Britain’s most influential yetRead More... -
London confirms St Patrick’s Day 2026 parade and Trafalgar Square festival
London will turn green once again next spring after the Mayor confirmed the capital’s St Patrick’s Day celebrations will take place on Sunday 15 March 2026, with aRead More... -
Masterpieces beyond the Museum: National Gallery brings life-size art to communities ccross the UK
World-famous paintings from the National Gallery are stepping out of Trafalgar Square and into everyday life, as part of a major touring project that will seeRead More... -
Award-winning Polish writer Mariusz Szczygieł brings ‘Not There’ essay collection on UK tour
Polish writer Mariusz Szczygieł, one of Central Europe’s most acclaimed literary reporters, will tour the UK later this month with a series of public events marking the English-language release...Read More... -
Professor Dame Carol Black GBE reappointed as Chair of the British Library for 2026–2027
The UK Secretary of State has confirmed the extension of Professor Dame Carol Black GBE as Chair of the British Library, continuing her leadership from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027.Read More... -
Climate, community and care: Soma Surovi Jannat’s landmark exhibition at the Ashmolean Museum
From spring through autumn 2026, the Ashmolean Museum presents 'Soma Surovi Jannat: Climate Culture Care', a powerful new exhibition that places climateRead More... -
Londoners on trial: 700 years of crime revealed in a free City archives exhibition
From medieval pickpockets to notorious Victorian figures, seven centuries of crime, punishment and public fascination are laid bare in a new exhibition atRead More... -
Lost for centuries, Henry VIII’s golden love pendant finds a home at the British Museum
A golden heart pendant once symbolizing the doomed marriage of Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon has finally been secured for permanent display at the BritishRead More... -
British High Commission hosts Caledonian Ball in Lahore to celebrate growing Scotland–Pakistan partnership
The British High Commission brought a touch of Scotland to Lahore this week as it hosted the Caledonian Ball at the historic Sir Ganga Ram Residence, celebratingRead More... -
300-year-old Rysbrack Marble putti blocked from export as UK scrambles to save national treasure
A three-century-old marble sculpture by renowned eighteenth-century sculptor Michael Rysbrack has been placed under a temporary UK export ban, giving BritishRead More... -
Inside ICG PR: how an international PR agency shapes reputation for luxury, fashion, and cultural brands
Interview: the co-founder of Iris Consulting Group Iryna Kotlyarevska on building global visibility with cultural intelligenceRead More...
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The United States has pledged to send $2 billion in long-term security assistance to Ukraine, marking the first anniversary of Russia's invasion of the country. The announcement comes just
The UK will bring together foreign governments, philanthropy and business leaders to drive forward action to protect and restore nature at an event taking place today (17 February 2023) at
Weapons seized by Royal Navy ship HMS Montrose have been presented to the UN as evidence, linking an Iranian state organisation – the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) – to the
Minister for the Indo-Pacific visits Brunei and Thailand with a focus on trade, security and science
As the UK seeks to deepen its ties with countries across Southeast Asia, Minister for the Indo-Pacific Anne-Marie Trevelyan spent the week in Brunei and Thailand to build closer links on trade,
A plane carrying 77 UK search and rescue specialists, equipment and four search dogs, has arrived in Gaziantep, Turkey to support the earthquake response.
In its second year of operation, the Modernisation Fund has disbursed a total of €4.11 billion in support of 61 projects in eight beneficiary countries. These projects will help modernise energy
An agreement between Italy and the UK to allow the exchange of driving licences without the need to take a test has been signed today. Edward Llewellyn, the British Ambassador to Italy and
The onward travel scheme for Ukrainian refugees will be extended for 6 months.
The first ever net zero transatlantic flight will take off from the UK next year, with Virgin Atlantic receiving government funding to fly across the pond using solely sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Minister Freeman announces new global research fund to deepen collaboration between the UK and international R&D powers like Japan.