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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
Read More... Noni Madueke officially credited with goal in Arsenal’s 4-0 rout of Leeds
Noni Madueke officially credited with goal in Arsenal’s 4-0 rout of Leeds
Noni Madueke has officially been awarded Arsenal’s second goal in their emphatic 4-0 victory over Leeds United, following a saying by the Premier League’s Goal Accreditation Panel.
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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... -
Barnsley College hosts clean energy jobs fair as 20,000 new roles loom for Yorkshire
More than 170 school pupils and college students from across South Yorkshire gathered at Barnsley College this week to explore future careers in clean energy, asRead More... -
UK universities expand Into India as immigration curbs squeeze international student intake
Facing tightening immigration rules and financial pressure at home, British universities are increasingly looking east — and setting up shop in India.Read More... -
New 10-year government plan to rebuild schools, boost inclusion and future-proof classrooms
Schools to be designed for inclusion, with dedicated support bases and modern, climate-resilient buildingsRead More... -
Using social science to protect vulnerable people in emergencies
When emergencies strike—whether floods, power cuts or disease outbreaks—the impacts are rarely felt equally. While crises can disrupt daily life for everyone,Read More... -
Celebrating 18 years of scholarly impact: the Centre for European Democracy Studies (CEDS)
In 2026, the Centre for European Democracy Studies (CEDS) proudly marks its 18th anniversary, a milestone that underscores nearly two decades of rigorousRead More... -
Clarendon Fund at Oxford celebrates 25 years of supporting world-class graduate scholars
Oxford University is marking a major milestone this academic year as the Clarendon Fund, its largest and most prestigious graduate scholarship programme, celebrates 25 years of impact.Read More... -
Ofqual fines University of West London £150,000 over exam failures impacting thousands of music students
The University of West London (UWL) has been fined £150,000 by exams regulator Ofqual after serious regulatory failures affected thousands of students takingRead More... -
Parents favour primary schools with free breakfast clubs as 300,000 children set to benefit
Parents across the country are increasingly prioritising primary schools that offer free breakfast clubs, as new government figures reveal the growing impact of the Best Start programme onRead More... -
London school rolls fall sharply, raising fears over funding cuts and education standards
A steep decline in pupil numbers across London is threatening school budgets, staff levels and curriculum breadth, with councils warning that education standardsRead More...
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London Luton Airport launches evening bag drop for early morning Wizz Air flights
Passengers flying out early from London Luton Airport this February half term can now enjoy a smoother start to their journey, thanks to a brand-new evening bagRead More... -
British army to deploy SONUS acoustic weapon detector five years early, boosting troop safety and UK defence jobs
British soldiers will soon head into operations with a powerful new advantage: an advanced acoustic system that can pinpoint enemy gunfire, mortars andRead More... -
UK jails two men for Islamic State-inspired plot targeting Jewish community
Two men have been handed lengthy prison sentences in the United Kingdom after a court found they were preparing an Islamic State-inspired terrorist attackRead More... -
UK boosts defence power with £400m investment in hypersonic and long-range missiles alongside European allies
The UK is sharply accelerating its military modernisation, committing more than £400 million this financial year to the development of long-range precision andRead More... -
London to launch 30 new community hubs with £1.8m investment to tackle loneliness and social division
A new network of 30 community spaces will be created across London following a £1.8 million investment by the Mayor of London and the National LotteryRead More...
Culture
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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... -
London Zoo’s giraffes take centre stage in New London Underground poster celebrating 200 years of ZSL
London Zoo’s iconic giraffes have stepped into the spotlight with the launch of a striking new London Underground poster, marking the start of ZSL’s 200th anniversaryRead More... -
Rare 18th-century ‘Shock Dog’ sculpture by Anne Damer faces possible export from the UK
A rare 18th-century terracotta sculpture of a dog by pioneering British artist Anne Seymour Damer has been placed under a temporary export bar, amid concerns it could leave the UK unless aRead More... -
Astronomers Take Over: hands-on space gallery and live Planetarium shows launch at the National Maritime Museum
A new space adventure is landing in Greenwich. ‘Astronomers Take Over’, a playful, hands-on gallery led by real astronomers, opens at the National Maritime MuseumRead More... -
UK Prime Minister champions British theatre’s growing success in China during Shanghai visit
The Prime Minister has highlighted the growing global influence of British theatre during a visit to Shanghai, underlining how the UK’s creative industries are driving economic growth andRead More... -
King Charles and Queen Camilla host green carpet premiere at Windsor Castle for new Amazon prime film
King Charles, with Queen Camilla by his side, opened the doors of the longest-occupied castle in Europe for a sparkling evening at Windsor Castle, marking the premiere of ‘Finding Harmony –Read More... -
Karen Newman appointed to sculpt Queen Elizabeth II for National Memorial in St James’s Park
Renowned British sculptor Karen Newman MRSS has been appointed to create a new sculpture of Queen Elizabeth II as part of the UK’s national memorial to the late Monarch, the QueenRead More...
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World News
The Prime Minister will take part in live classroom link-up with schoolchildren in Kenya today (13 May 2021) to urge world leaders to invest in education, supporting the UK’s ambition to get 40
The Prime Minister spoke to German Chancellor Angela Merkel this afternoon, ahead of the Petersburg Climate Dialogue tomorrow.
More than 6,500 new jobs will be created around the UK thanks to £1bn of new UK-India trade and investment announced by the Prime Minister today (Tuesday 4 May 2021).
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace and Iceland’s Ambassador to the UK Sturla Sigurjónsson today signed a Note of Joining that welcomes Iceland into the JEF alongside the UK, Denmark, Estonia,
Lord Frost, Minister of State in the Cabinet Office, met Commission Vice President Šefčovič yesterday evening in Brussels.
Minister Akar is on a two-day visit to the UK to reaffirm our two countries’ close cooperation on defence and security as NATO Allies.
The UK will pioneer the world’s largest ocean wildlife monitoring system to help protect life below water as part of the UK Government Blue Belt programme.
As part of the agreement, RAF Leeming in North Yorkshire will become the British base for the new UK-Qatar joint Hawk training squadron, utilising Qatar’s recently
Prime Minister Boris Johnson's joint article with other world leaders.