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Government sets out action to stop online racist abuse in football
Government sets out action to stop online racist abuse in football
The Prime Minister has set out action to tackle online racist abuse in football following the abhorrent social media attacks on black England players after the Euro 2020 final.
Read More... Prime Minister announces £50 million investment in grassroots football pitches
Prime Minister announces £50 million investment in grassroots football pitches
The Prime Minister has announced an additional £50 million in grassroots football pitches, to boost the wave of national interest in EURO 2020 and Women’s EURO 2022, and inspire the stars
Read More... Mayor announces public ballot for places at UEFA Euro 2020 Fan Zone
Mayor announces public ballot for places at UEFA Euro 2020 Fan Zone
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan has confirmed that the UEFA Euro 2020 Trafalgar Square Fan Zone will continue to host London key workers and community groups for the rest of England’s
Read More... EURO 2020 Fan Zone to host key workers for England’s group games
EURO 2020 Fan Zone to host key workers for England’s group games
Key workers from across London, including NHS and London Ambulance Service staff, police officers and transport workers will be offered access to watch England’s three group matches of the
Read More... West Ham sign Czech defender Coufal
West Ham sign Czech defender Coufal
West Ham have signed Czech Republic defender Vladimir Coufal from Slavia Prague for a fee reported to be around £5 million ($6.5 million).
Read More... Liverpool stars back Williams after social media abuse
Liverpool stars back Williams after social media abuse
Liverpool stars including Virgil van Dijk have backed Neco Williams after the young defender received social media abuse.
Read More... Boris Becker pleads not guilty to charges over bankruptcy
Boris Becker pleads not guilty to charges over bankruptcy
German tennis great Boris Becker pleaded not guilty at a British court on Thursday to a series of criminal charges relating to his bankruptcy as he was told he could face seven years in jail.
Read More... Man City want to win everything this season: De Bruyne
Man City want to win everything this season: De Bruyne
Kevin De Bruyne says Manchester City want to reassert their superiority by winning all four major trophies this season.
Read More... Thiago bids emotional farewell to Bayern ahead of Liverpool move
Thiago bids emotional farewell to Bayern ahead of Liverpool move
Thiago Alcantara says agreeing to leave Champions League winners Bayern Munich for English champions Liverpool was the most difficult decision of his career.
Read More... Aubameyang vows to become Arsenal 'legend' after signing new contract
Aubameyang vows to become Arsenal 'legend' after signing new contract
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang vowed to become an Arsenal "legend" as the Gunners captain ended speculation over his future by signing a new three-year contract on Tuesday.
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Low-cost battery-like device absorbs CO2 emissions while it charges
The supercapacitor device, which is similar to a rechargeable battery, is the size of a two-pence coin, and is made in part from sustainable materials including coconut shells and seawater.Read More... -
University leaders support much-needed flexible learning revolution
University leaders are backing reforms in England that would allow people to upskill and retrain through flexible higher education courses.Read More... -
Winners of the Fourth Plinth School Awards 2022 announced
Artist Samson Kambalu and Justine Simons OBE, Deputy Mayor for Culture and the Creative Industries, today announced the winners of the Fourth Plinth SchoolsRead More... -
New VRU programme to deliver therapeutic support for young people
A new programme centred on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is being delivered to 2,500 children and young people at greatest risk of violence in every London borough.Read More... -
High protein diets decrease testosterone by 37%
A new study conducted at the University of Worcester and published in the academic journal: Nutrition and Health, has found high protein diets decrease men’s testosterone by 37%.Read More... -
Mayor invests £11.5m to help young Londoners into high-quality careers
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, is today launching four Careers Hubs across the capital to give young Londoners a head start in finding great jobs and planning theirRead More... -
Report shows impact of young people exposed to explicit content online
New research into the impact of COVID-19 on online harms revealed that more than two thirds of young people interviewed had seen content online that was either violent or explicit duringRead More... -
National Primary Offer Day 2021 - 98% get a preferred school place
98 per cent of children due to start primary school in London this September have been offered a place at one of their preferred schools, according to figures published on National PrimaryRead More... -
New study finds that School Streets reduced nitrogen dioxide by up to 23 per cent during morning drop off
Closing the roads around schools to traffic at pick-up and drop-off times has reduced polluting nitrogen dioxide levels by up to 23 per cent and is strongly supported by parents, new researchRead More... -
Sadiq Khan launches London Schools Pollution Helpdesk
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, today launched the new London Schools Pollution Helpdesk - a free to use service for all London schools as part of plans to clean up toxic air at schools inRead More...
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Culture
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70 facts to mark The Queen's Platinum Jubilee
1. On 9th September 2015, The Queen became the longest reigning Monarch in British history, surpassing the reign of her great-great-grandmother Queen Victoria. In a speech given...Read More... -
Eid in the Square celebrations return to Trafalgar Square
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has announced that Eid in the Square returns to the capital on Saturday 7 May.Read More... -
Mayor invites families and visitors to ‘Spring into London’
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today announced a free programme of fantastic outdoor art and performance events to encourage Londoners and visitors toRead More... -
Mayor and Assembly commemorate Holocaust Memorial
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, and Chair of the London Assembly, Andrew Boff AM, will today (Monday 24th January) join Jewish community leaders, Holocaust and genocide survivors atRead More... -
British Library and University of Westminster announce major research collaboration into black British music
Today the British Library and University of Westminster announce a new partnership to develop a landmark exhibition exploring the history of black British music.Read More... -
New exhibition exploring Beethoven’s creative imagination and determination opens at the British Library
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London’s sky to be lit up with Borealis spectacular this Winter
A free Northern Lights inspired spectacular in the heart of London has been announced today by the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan. It is part of a series of excitingRead More... -
Mayor's Diversity Commission to celebrate London’s Untold Stories
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan has today announced details of a £1million fund to help champion diversity in the capital’s public spaces and ensure London’s landmarks and monumentsRead More... -
Mayor announces return of Diwali celebrations in Trafalgar Square
Trafalgar Square will once again be transformed into a beacon of light and colour to celebrate Diwali on Saturday 23 October, the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan announced today.Read More... -
Stirling among places longlisted for UK City of Culture 2025
Stirling has been named among eight areas longlisted for UK City of Culture 2025, unveiled today by Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries.Read More... -
Mayor and film industry urge Londoners 'Back to the Big Screen’
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today joined with Richard Curtis, Simon Pegg, Mark Hamill, the team behind Rocks and leaders of the film industry to encourage Londoners and visitorsRead More... -
Mayor to invest nearly £3m in Creative Enterprise Zones
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today announced a new investment of nearly £3m to boost his successful Creative Enterprise Zones (CEZ) programme.Read More... -
Mayor of London funds 35 projects to protect future of high streets
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan has today announced funding for innovative projects all across the capital aimed at ensuring London’s high streets can flourish and thrive as we emerge fromRead More...
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Mayor confirms first steps towards powering Tube with renewable energy
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, announced today (Monday 27 June) that London’s Tube network is moving a step closer to being powered entirely by...28 June 2022Read More...
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Royal Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office announce review of Project Mosquito
The decision, taken by mutual agreement with industry partners, follows a detailed review of the technical demonstrator and the broader Lightweight...27 June 2022Read More...
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Mayor of London bids to get 75,000 digitally excluded Londoners online
A new scheme to help tens of thousands more Londoners get online and reduce digital exclusion has been launched today by the Mayor Sadiq Khan, in partnership...26 June 2022Read More...
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Mayor and London Assembly honour service people at Armed Forces Day
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today joined together with members of the Armed Forces, the London Assembly and the City Hall branch of the British...21 June 2022Read More...
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Mayor calls for urgent action to support refugees
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has called on the Government to take urgent action to support refugees in the capital as stark new figures exposed the...20 June 2022Read More... -
Mayor of London calls for universal free school meals
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan has called on the Government to extend provision of healthy free school meals to all primary school children as the cost...19 June 2022Read More... -
Mayor encourages Londoners to keep cool as 32C temperature predicted
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan has advised Londoners stay hydrated and keep cool as the Met Office predicts a level three heatwave for the capital...17 June 2022Read More... -
Mayor unveils new public health strategy to keep women and girls safe
A new plan that champions a public health approach to ending violence against women and girls has been unveiled today by the Mayor of London, Sadiq...15 June 2022Read More... -
Mayor warns cost of living crisis could reverse fall in violent crime
As a result of the Mayor’s relentless focus on tackling violent crime and its underlying causes, and the hard work of police officers and youth...14 June 2022Read More... -
Nearly half of Londoners now struggling to make ends meet
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan has demanded the Government step up their support to combat the cost-of-living crisis as new City Hall analysis reveals...09 June 2022Read More... -
Prime Minister vows to continue delivering on what matters to the British public
Prime Minister Boris Johnson will bring together his Cabinet today and pledge to continue delivering on what matters to the British people.08 June 2022Read More... -
New Night Time Enterprise Zones to boost high streets
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today announced a new £500,000 programme to create Night Time Enterprise Zones in the capital to help support London’s...07 June 2022Read More... -
HMS Tamar visits Darwin: Royal Navy ships complete first deployment of Indo-Pacific
The Royal Navy vessel HMS Tamar visits Darwin this week (w/c May 30) after successful completion of a first deployment in the Indo-Asia Pacific as...03 June 2022Read More... -
Military personnel honoured in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List
Personnel have been granted state honours for their work in the Armed Forces.02 June 2022Read More... -
Mayor urges Londoners to apply for grants from his Warmer Homes scheme
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, is today urging Londoners living in cold, poorly insulated homes to apply for grants from his £43m Warmer Homes programme. Thevital...31 May 2022Read More...
World News
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Joint statement by UK MOD, US DOD, and German Defence Ministry
The United States, United Kingdom, and Germany are deeply committed to supporting Ukraine as it defends itself against Russia’s unprovoked invasion. ...16 June 2022Read More... -
Protecting EU transport in times of crisis: Commission adopts Contingency Plan for Transport
Today, the Commission adopted a Contingency Plan for Transport to strengthen the resilience of EU transport in times of crisis. The plan draws lessons...23 May 2022Read More... -
London and Los Angeles work together to tackle the climate emergency
Today, the Mayor of London and Chair of C40 Cities, Sadiq Khan, visits the Los...13 May 2022Read More... -
Mayor in Silicon Valley to boost London’s position as global tech hub
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan is leading a trade mission to Silicon Valley in the US as new research reveals leading US tech companies are setting...11 May 2022Read More... -
PM address at the Brave Ukraine fundraising event
Thank you very much, what an honour to speak after my friend Volodymyr Zelenskyy, truly one of the most incredible leaders of modern times.06 May 2022Read More...
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“This is Ukraine’s finest hour” – PM to address Ukrainian Parliament
The Prime Minister is expected to hail Ukraine’s resistance against tyranny as an exemplar for the world in a live address to the country’s Parliament,...03 May 2022Read More... -
UK boosts humanitarian support to help Ukraine’s hospitals under attack
New ambulances, fire engines, funding for health experts and life-saving medical supplies are being donated to Ukraine as part of the UK’s continued...26 April 2022Read More... -
PM announces £1bn new commercial deals on landmark India visit
Prime Minister Boris Johnson will announce a raft of commercial agreements and hail a new era in the UK and India’s trade, investment and technology...21 April 2022Read More... -
European Commission approves €20 billion German scheme to support companies in context of Russia's invasion of Ukraine
The European Commission has approved an up to €20 billion German scheme to support companies active in all sectors in the context of Russia's invasion...20 April 2022Read More... -
Prime Minister Boris Johnson will visit Gujarat and New Delhi this week
The Prime Minister will visit India this week to deepen our long-term partnership for peace and prosperity with a fellow leading democracy, in the...18 April 2022Read More... -
PM's remarks during joint clip with President Zelenskyy: 9 April 2022
Thank you very much Volodymyr. Thank you for having me today at this incredibly difficult time for you and your country. I want to begin by once again...10 April 2022Read More... -
UK Defence Ministers host Ukrainian government to plan future military aid
UK Defence Ministers hosted a Ukrainian government delegation to Salisbury Plain Training Area this week to consider their equipment requirements and...07 April 2022Read More... -
EU-China Summit: Restoring peace and stability in Ukraine is a shared responsibility
The European Union and China held their 23rd bilateral Summit via videoconference on 1 April 2022. President of the European Council, Charles Michel,...03 April 2022Read More...
Media
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Joint Expeditionary Force deploys to the Baltics
The Standing Joint Force Headquarters (SJFHQ) is usually based in Northwood, London and is now operating across a further two temporary locations in...21 May 2022Read More... -
£18m Skills Bootcamps programme to support Londoners into good work
The Mayor of London has today announced £18m of funding to support Londoners into good jobs.19 May 2022Read More... -
The future of Defence Armed Forces recruiting reaches a new milestone
The Ministry of Defence has invited four bidders to compete in dialogue with the winning bidder set to deliver the tri-Service recruiting solution...12 April 2022Read More... -
First £22 million MINERVA satellite supports 100 UK jobs
The first in a network of new satellites to support military operations will be designed and built under a new three-year, £22 million contract with...05 April 2022Read More... -
92 per cent of vehicles comply with expanded ULEZ one month on
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today released a new report evaluating the first month’s impact of his expanded Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ)...10 December 2021Read More... -
Review of rape cases reveals victims discouraged from pursuing justice
London’s Independent Victims’ Commissioner, Claire Waxman, has today, Tuesday 7thDecember, revealed shocking new data that shows two thirds of...07 December 2021Read More...
