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Arsenal stumble but extend Premier League lead as Carrick sparks Manchester United derby revival
Arsenal stumble but extend Premier League lead as Carrick sparks Manchester United derby revival
Arsenal may have been left frustrated on the road, but the bigger picture still looks rosy for Mikel Arteta’s side. A goalless draw at Nottingham Forest on Saturday was enough to send the
Read More... Mayor and NBA pledge £2m boost for basketball as London prepares for NBA London Game 2026
Mayor and NBA pledge £2m boost for basketball as London prepares for NBA London Game 2026
London’s basketball scene is set for a major uplift as Mayor Sadiq Khan and the NBA unveil a near £2 million investment aimed at improving facilities, developing coaches and creating new
Read More... UK Sport targets record-breaking medal haul at Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Games
UK Sport targets record-breaking medal haul at Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Games
UK Sport has unveiled its medal ambitions for the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, outlining cautious but growing confidence in the strength and depth of British
Read More... England golf enjoys record-breaking 2025 as participation, handicaps and digital pathways hit all-time highs
England golf enjoys record-breaking 2025 as participation, handicaps and digital pathways hit all-time highs
England Golf has hailed 2025 as one of the most successful years in the organisation’s history, with participation levels, score submissions and digital engagement all reaching unprecedented
Read More... Premier League clubs and top authors unite to launch National Year of Reading
Premier League clubs and top authors unite to launch National Year of Reading
Football stars, bestselling writers and the government have joined forces to spark a nationwide love of reading, as the National Year of Reading officially gets underway.
Read More... 2026 British Chess Championships head to Coventry: University of Warwick to host UK’s biggest chess festival
2026 British Chess Championships head to Coventry: University of Warwick to host UK’s biggest chess festival
Coventry is set to become the beating heart of British chess in the summer of 2026, as the University of Warwick hosts the British Chess Championships from
Read More... FA Cup fourth-round draw sets up Liverpool vs Brighton and Aston Villa vs Newcastle showdowns
FA Cup fourth-round draw sets up Liverpool vs Brighton and Aston Villa vs Newcastle showdowns
The FA Cup fourth round has delivered a pair of eye-catching all-Premier League clashes after Monday night’s draw, with Liverpool hosting Brighton & Hove Albion and
Read More... James Milner makes Premier League history at 40 as Brighton veteran closes in on appearance record
James Milner makes Premier League history at 40 as Brighton veteran closes in on appearance record
James Milner has added another remarkable chapter to his long Premier League career, becoming just the fifth outfield player to feature in the competition at
Read More... Man City complete Antoine Semenyo signing from Bournemouth on long-term deal
Man City complete Antoine Semenyo signing from Bournemouth on long-term deal
Man City sign Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth
Read More... Extremist campaign seeks to push Jews out of football, antisemitism adviser warns
Extremist campaign seeks to push Jews out of football, antisemitism adviser warns
Organised extremist groups are attempting to drive Jewish people out of football, according to the Government’s independent adviser on antisemitism, Lord Mann.
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Why understanding consumer motivation, not moral messaging, is key to cutting ivory demand
Conservation campaigns aimed at stopping the illegal ivory trade could be far more effective if they focused less on moral condemnation and more on understanding why people buy ivory inRead More... -
Stopping weight-loss drugs triggers faster weight regain than ending diet and exercise, major Oxford review finds
People who stop taking weight-loss medications tend to regain weight quickly — and significantly faster than those who finish structured diet and exercise programmesRead More... -
Glasgow University Rector rejects antisemitism claims at Medical Tribunal
The Rector of the University of Glasgow has rejected allegations of antisemitism and support for Hamas during a hearing before medical regulators, insisting his wordsRead More... -
Children in substandard housing miss weeks of school, study finds
Children growing up in damp and overcrowded homes miss significantly more school and achieve lower exam results than their peers living in better-quality housing, according to new researchRead More... -
Imperial researchers back drive for cleaner film and TV power
The UK film and television industry has set its sights on using only clean power on location by 2030, after a new industry roadmap was independently reviewed and validated by researchersRead More... -
UK research sees greater impact through Horizon, new analysis finds
Studies involving UK teams under the Horizon programme were more widely cited and more likely to reach completion, as Britain marks two years in Horizon Europe.Read More... -
Switzerland rejoins Horizon Europe with early success, officials say
Switzerland has been swiftly and successfully reintegrated into Horizon Europe, the European Union’s flagship research and innovation programme, according to theRead More... -
Iryna Kotlyarevska: A unified philosophy - literature as a space of inner freedom
At the heart of all Irina Kotlyarevskaya’s books lies a single philosophy—rarely spelled out, yet unmistakably present in every story: a child is not a “future adult,” but a complete human...Read More... -
Sir Mark Caulfield honoured by Kuwaiti Embassy for advancing UK–Kuwait ties
Professor Sir Mark Caulfield has been awarded a medal by the Embassy of the State of Kuwait in recognition of his contributions to UK–Kuwait relations and his leadership in medical science.Read More... -
Cold snaps and heatwaves cost NHS England billions, study finds
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Cold weather and rising heat are placing a significant and year-round strain on NHS England, with temperature-related illness accounting for around 3% of spending across primary and
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Scotland’s First Minister signals fresh independence drive if SNP wins may majority
Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney has said a majority victory for the Scottish National Party (SNP) in May’s Holyrood elections would trigger a renewed push for Scottish independence, aRead More... -
20-year-old woman arrested in London over alleged online support for Daesh
A 20-year-old woman has been arrested in south London as part of an ongoing counter-terrorism investigation into suspected online activity linked to the extremist group Daesh.Read More... -
UK Prime Minister reaffirms support for United Nations in talks with António Guterres at Downing Street
The Prime Minister welcomed United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres to Downing Street on 16 January 2026, reaffirming the United Kingdom’s strong and enduring commitment toRead More... -
Government launches CustomerFirst to modernise public services with AI and industry experts
The government has announced a major push to modernise public services with the launch of CustomerFirst, a new specialist unit designed to cut delays, reduce bureaucracy and improve theRead More...
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Widewater Lagoon lifeline to be restored as Environment Agency plans early 2026 works
A vital piece of infrastructure that helps keep one of West Sussex’s most important wildlife habitats alive is set to be restored early next year.Read More...
Culture
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£9m Claude Lorrain masterpiece faces possible export as UK scrambles to keep Baroque treasure
A Baroque landscape masterpiece valued at £9 million has been placed under a temporary export ban, giving UK institutions a final opportunity to keep the work in the country.Read More... -
Welsh towns invited to compete for first-ever UK Town of Culture title
Could a Welsh town become the very first UK Town of Culture? Communities across Wales are being invited to step into the national spotlight as the UK launches its inaugural Town of CultureRead More... -
In Bloom: How plants shaped Britain and the modern world
Plants surround us every day – in our gardens, our homes and even in our cups of tea – yet few of us stop to consider the extraordinary journeys they have taken to get here.Read More... -
UK launches first town of culture competition to revive local pride and boost economic growth
The government has officially launched the UK’s first-ever Town of Culture competition, marking a major new push to restore pride in communities and drive cultural-led economic growthRead More... -
Government announces academy trust inspections to strengthen school accountability
New academy trust inspections to boost transparency for parents and strengthen outcomes for childrenRead More... -
Cumbrian animated flood film scoops international science award
A short animated film featuring a red squirrel from Cumbria has won an international education award, shining a global spotlight on how trees can help tackle floodingRead More... -
Inside an immersive Guildhall Art Gallery exhibition inspired by the London Tube
The sensory world of the London Tube is brought vividly to life in a new immersive exhibition at Guildhall Art Gallery, uniting painter Jock McFadyen RA with musicianRead More... -
Researchers uncover ‘lost geometric code’ embedded in Oxford and Britain’s historic buildings
Researchers say they have uncovered a long-forgotten geometric code woven into some of Britain’s most famous historic buildings, including landmarks in Oxford.Read More... -
IWM Duxford to open new Second World War rooms revealing unseen artefacts and daily life of wartime pilots
IWM Duxford is set to open three newly restored Second World War spaces, offering visitors an intimate look at the lives of aircrew stationed at the Cambridgeshire airfield during the conflict.Read More... -
War-torn Trafalgar Union Flag faces possible departure from UK
A rare Union Flag that led the British charge at the Battle of Trafalgar has been placed under an export bar, giving UK institutions the chance to keep the historic relic in the country.Read More... -
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...
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Denmark is scrapping one of the world’s heaviest book taxes in an effort to get more people reading.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the U.S. is hopeful but realistic when it comes to brokering peace between Russia and Ukraine.
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is heading to Washington on Monday for what could be one of the toughest meetings of his presidency. He’ll sit down with Donald Trump, who is
French President Emmanuel Macron has admitted that France committed acts of violent repression in Cameroon during and after the country’s fight for independence.
A major clean energy project in South Cotabato, Mindanao, has officially broken ground, set to deliver renewable power to more than 82,000 households and cut carbon emissions by 66,000
King Charles III has paid tribute to those whose service and sacrifice brought an end to World War Two, marking the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan (VJ) Day.
Pakistan will create a new military unit dedicated to overseeing its missile arsenal, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Wednesday, following the country’s most intense clashes with
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is in Berlin today for a series of high-level video conferences hosted by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The meetings come just days before the
Britain’s Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, could be fined up to £2,500 ($3,394) after admitting he went fishing without the required licence during a visit from U.S. Vice President JD Vance last
The wife of South Korea’s imprisoned former president Yoon Suk Yeol has been arrested on multiple charges, including stock manipulation and bribery — marking the first time in the country’s