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Daniel Levy steps down as Spurs chairman after nearly 25 years
Daniel Levy steps down as Spurs chairman after nearly 25 years
Tottenham Hotspur’s long-time chairman Daniel Levy has stepped down from his role, bringing an end to a tenure that stretched almost a quarter of a century.
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Roger Federer officially joins the billionaire club, says Forbes
Roger Federer officially joins the billionaire club, says Forbes
Swiss tennis icon Roger Federer has officially reached billionaire status, according to Forbes.
Read More... Premier League boss warns: racist abuse will lead to bans and possible prosecution
Premier League boss warns: racist abuse will lead to bans and possible prosecution
Premier League chief executive Richard Masters has made it clear: racist abuse will not be tolerated in football. Offenders risk being banned from stadiums—and could even
Read More... London City Lionesses bring in Spanish defender Jana Fernández
London City Lionesses bring in Spanish defender Jana Fernández
London City Lionesses have confirmed the signing of Spanish defender Jana Fernández from Barcelona.
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Ex-Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey appears in court over rape and sexual assault charges
Ex-Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey appears in court over rape and sexual assault charges
Former Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey has appeared in court facing serious allegations of sexual offences.
Read More... New UK Esports initiative to strengthen digital and cyber skills in defence
New UK Esports initiative to strengthen digital and cyber skills in defence
A groundbreaking partnership with the International Defence Esports Games (IDEG) will enhance the digital and cyber capabilities of UK Armed Forces personnel, with a particular focus on AI,
Read More... Al-Nassr seal £43.7m deal for Chelsea forward Joao Felix
Al-Nassr seal £43.7m deal for Chelsea forward Joao Felix
Al-Nassr have reached an agreement with Chelsea to sign Joao Felix in a deal worth up to £43.7 million.
Read More... Downing Street to host special celebration for victorious Lionesses
Downing Street to host special celebration for victorious Lionesses
England’s triumphant Lionesses will be honoured at a special reception at 10 Downing Street today, following their historic win in the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 final.
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Oxford University marks 10 years of cultural leadership with new local programme
Oxford University is celebrating a decade of its renowned cultural leadership programme by launching a special Oxfordshire-focused edition.Read More... -
Parents set to save thousands as government expands childcare support
With the new school term just around the corner, families are getting some welcome news: from next month, working parents will be able to save up to £7,500 a year thanks to the governmentRead More... -
UK opens path for dozens of Gazan students to study at British universities
Dozens of students from Gaza have been given the green light to begin their studies at British universities this fall, after the UK government agreed to make special changes toRead More... -
Queen Mary University of London climbs in global rankings
Queen Mary University of London has strengthened its reputation as one of the world’s leading universities, rising an impressive 35 places in the QS World University Rankings over theRead More... -
The best universities in Britain for a degree in business: our definitive guide for 2026
The University of Reading has been crowned the best place to study business in Britain, according to the 2026 edition of the ‘Daily Mail University Guide’.Read More... -
Oxford named UK’s second-best university in 2026 ranking
Oxford University has been ranked the second-best university in the UK for 2026, according to a new league table published by The Daily Mail.Read More...
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Oxfordshire private school sells for £4.5m following closure
A Banbury-based private school has been sold for £4.5 million, just months after it announced it would close.Read More... -
East London state school beats Eton with record-breaking A-Level results
A state school in one of London’s most deprived boroughs has outperformed Eton College, with more than 250 students achieving straight A grades on A-level results day.Read More... -
Young people across England celebrate exam success
Thousands of students in England are celebrating today (14 August) after receiving their A level, T Level and Vocational Technical Qualification (VTQ) results. Education SecretaryRead More... -
Less processed diets may boost weight loss, UCL study finds
Eating minimally processed foods could significantly enhance weight loss compared to ultra-processed alternatives, even when both diets are nutritionally identical, according to a new clinicalRead More...
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Millions of phones blast sirens as UK runs emergency alert test
On Sunday afternoon, phones across the UK suddenly lit up and wailed with loud sirens as the government carried out its second nationwide test of the emergency alert system.Read More... -
UK pay settlements fall to lowest level since 2021 as hiring slows
British workers are seeing the weakest pay deals in over three-and-a-half years, with new data showing pay settlements fell again in July. Hiring is still slowing, though the pace of decline hasRead More... -
Nearly 900 arrested at London protest against Palestine Action ban, say police
Almost 900 people were arrested in central London on Saturday during a protest against the government’s decision to ban the activist group Palestine Action.Read More... -
Tube strike continues to disrupt travel across London
Commuters in London are facing another day of travel chaos as the Tube strike enters its second day.Read More... -
Over 1,000 people cross the Channel in a single day as migration debate intensifies
More than 1,000 people are believed to have crossed the English Channel on Saturday, marking the largest single-day total since May, when more than 1,195 arrivals were recorded.Read More...
Culture
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Part of Victorian building collapses in Cleckheaton
A section of a former Victorian church, now used as a wedding venue, has collapsed onto a busy street in Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire.Read More... -
Black culture festival returns to Trafalgar Square this weekend
Trafalgar Square is set to come alive this weekend with the return of Black On The Square—a free festival celebrating Black culture, creativity, and community. Running from 12pm to 6pm, theRead More... -
Take a book, leave a Book: South London gets four new mini libraries
If you love books and the idea of swapping stories with your community, you’re in luck—Penguin Books is setting up four new “Book Stops” across South London this month.Read More... -
His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant Certificates of Merit awards 2026–2027
Nominations are now open for the 2026 His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant Certificates of Merit awards.Read More... -
“Toxic bullying culture” and “pandering to far right”: South London councillor walks away from Labour
A Lambeth councillor has dramatically quit the Labour Party, accusing it of fostering a “toxic culture of bullying” and “pandering to the far right.”Read More... -
For the very first time, Queen Marie of Romania’s delicate floral watercolors are heading to London
From September 18 to October 12, her works—kept safe for over a century in the manuscripts of the Romanian Academy—will be shown at The King’s Foundation Garrison Chapel Gallery,Read More... -
A huge Japanese food & culture festival is coming to London next month – and it’s totally free
For one day only, Trafalgar Square will transform into a vibrant hub of Japanese food, music, and traditions – and you won’t want to miss it. On September 21, the UK’s biggest annualRead More... -
Why England’s streets are suddenly covered in flags
Lately, if you’ve been driving around parts of England, you’ve probably noticed something unusual: lampposts covered in Union Jacks and St George’s crosses. In places like Birmingham,Read More... -
Notting Hill Carnival safety crackdown: 100 arrests and 50 weapons seized
Police have launched a major safety operation ahead of this year’s Notting Hill Carnival, arresting 100 people and seizing dozens of weapons in a bid to keep the huge celebration safe.Read More... -
Norwich castle reopens after £27.5 million transformation
After nearly five years behind scaffolding, one of England’s most iconic Norman landmarks has reopened its doors. Norwich Castle Keep – first built almost 900 years ago – has undergone aRead More... -
Kneecap rapper faces terror charge in London over Hezbollah flag
One of the members of Irish rap group Kneecap appeared in a London court on Wednesday, facing a terrorism charge for allegedly displaying a Hezbollah flag during a performance.Read More... -
Soho House goes private in $2.7B deal — with Ashton Kutcher joining the board
Soho House, the exclusive members-only club that started above a London café in the ’90s, is set to go private again in a $2.7 billion deal. The move is being led by New York–based MCRRead More...
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer criticized Russia for sacrificing its citizens in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine during his first address to the United Nations Security Council
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The director of the Auschwitz Museum has confirmed that Russia will not be invited to participate in the 80th anniversary commemoration of the liberation of Auschwitz
Mercedes-Benz announced plans to enhance its automated driving system, enabling cars to drive autonomously at speeds of up to 95 kilometers per hour on German
British actor and broadcaster Stephen Fry has expressed his gratitude to Austria for granting him citizenship, along with the right to vote in the country's upcoming
UK Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds has defended the country’s arms export policies, stating that restrictions placed on arms exports to Israel are both
Germany's center-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and its Bavarian sister party, the Christian Social Union (CSU), have named CDU leader Friedrich Merz as their
Russian forces targeted energy infrastructure in Ukraine's northeastern Sumy region, disrupting power in several districts and forcing authorities to rely on backup systems, local officials
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