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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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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... -
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...
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TfL’s Sarah Hope Line marks 10 years of supporting victims of traumatic transport incidents
Transport for London (TfL) is marking the 10th anniversary of the Sarah Hope Line, a dedicated support service that has helped hundreds of people affected byRead More... -
Debenhams secures £40m in oversubscribed share sale to strengthen balance sheet
British fashion retailer Debenhams has raised around £40 million (about $54 million) after investors snapped up a new share placement that exceededRead More... -
Iconic London chocolate maker Marasu’s Petit Fours enters administration after 40 years
One of Britain’s most respected luxury chocolate manufacturers has collapsed into administration, bringing an end to four decades of production at the heart of London’s premiumRead More... -
London launches £4.5m mobile phone theft crackdown
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has announced a major new push to tackle mobile phone theft across the capital, unveiling plans for a dedicated Mobile PhoneRead More... -
£110m North Hykeham relief road to unlock 4,500 new homes and jobs across Lincolnshire
Major government-backed road scheme promises faster journeys, reduced congestion and long-term economic growthRead More...
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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... -
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...
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