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Premier League playmaker race 2025/26: Fernandes leads as Salah, Haaland and Cherki chase assist crown
Premier League playmaker race 2025/26: Fernandes leads as Salah, Haaland and Cherki chase assist crown
Premier League playmaker race 2025/26: who will finish top for assists?
Read More... 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
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UK launches independent review into antisemitism in schools after surge in classroom incidents
The British government has ordered an independent review into antisemitism across England’s schools and colleges, following a sharp rise in classroom-relatedRead More... -
First 100 schools cut energy bills as Great British Energy solar rollout expands across England
The first 100 schools and colleges across England are now generating their own clean power, cutting energy bills thanks to new solar panels funded by Great BritishRead More... -
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...
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UK arrests three men over alleged China espionage links, reports say one is partner of MP
British counter-terrorism police have arrested three men on suspicion of assisting China’s foreign intelligence services, escalating tensions between London and BeijingRead More... -
UK imposes emergency visa curbs on students and Afghan workers as asylum claims surge
Britain will block study visas for nationals of four countries and suspend work visas for Afghans in a sweeping move the government says is needed to stem a sharp rise in asylum claims madeRead More... -
UK pumps £30m into satellite communications push to win bigger slice of £40bn global market
The UK government is stepping up its bid to become a major force in satellite communications, unveiling £30 million in fresh funding for British space firms targeting aRead More... -
UK expands flights from Oman to evacuate vulnerable Britons as Gulf tensions rise
The UK government is working with commercial airlines to increase the number of flights leaving Oman, as it moves to prioritise the evacuation of vulnerable British nationals from the region.Read More... -
Royal Docks unveils UK’s first Circular Construction Hub, powering London’s path to Net Zero by 2030
London has taken a major step towards a greener future with the launch of the UK’s first Circular Construction Hub in the Royal Docks — a flagship project that aims toRead More...
Culture
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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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World News
On Tuesday 11 May, Iraqi security forces encountered a group of Daesh terrorists in a strong defensive position some twenty five miles south west of Mosul. Coming under heavy small arms
Over 4,500 non-state actors from across the global economy have committed to halving emissions by 2030, joining the UN-backed Race to Zero campaign. These actors from over 92 countries
The UK has secured a trade deal with Australia eliminating tariffs on all UK goods and boosting jobs and businesses across the country, in the first major trade deal negotiated from scratch by
G7 leaders are expected to agree plans today (Sunday) to transform the financing of infrastructure projects in developing countries, part of a raft of measures at the Summit to address the
The EPP Group supports the proposal of Svetlana Tikhanovskaya to initiate an international summit on the crisis in Belarus.
The UEFA EURO 2020 trophy will arrive in Kings Cross this morning for the final leg of a tour across all the tournament’s 11 host cities.
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).
