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Chelsea eye potential Mason Mount replacement with £35m move for Fulham midfielder, mocking Man Utd's decision to sell him
Chelsea eye potential Mason Mount replacement with £35m move for Fulham midfielder, mocking Man Utd's decision to sell him
According to a report, Chelsea Football Club has shown interest in Andreas Pereira, a former midfielder of Manchester United who is currently playing for Fulham in the Premier League.
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Redevelopment of London Docklands opens up possibility of hosting F1 race
Redevelopment of London Docklands opens up possibility of hosting F1 race
The LDN Collective and DAR consultancy firm have proposed a redevelopment plan for the riverfront area in East London, envisioning a "globally recognised waterfront destination for sports,
Read More... Supporting ukrainians: man plans to walk London Marathon backwards
Supporting ukrainians: man plans to walk London Marathon backwards
Tom Harrison, a project manager from Buckinghamshire, has announced that he will be walking the London Marathon backwards to raise awareness and funds for Ukrainians affected by the
Read More... UK government calls on Olympic sponsors to help uphold ban on Russian athletes
UK government calls on Olympic sponsors to help uphold ban on Russian athletes
The UK government has written to major sponsors of the Olympic Games, including Coca-Cola, Intel, Samsung, and Visa, urging them to put pressure on the International Olympic Committee
Read More... Half of British youths view female athletes as role models, study finds
Half of British youths view female athletes as role models, study finds
The research also reveals that half (48%) of young Britons see female athletes as role models, together with huge demand for increased media coverage of women’s sport. More than half
Read More... London fund to help under-served young Londoners get into sport and physical activity
London fund to help under-served young Londoners get into sport and physical activity
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today launched the capital’s biggest ever community sports fund to help under-served and vulnerable young Londoners to access and enjoy sport and
Read More... Pep Guardiola ends communication with Premier League amid Man City's breach charges and referee unfairness claims
Pep Guardiola ends communication with Premier League amid Man City's breach charges and referee unfairness claims
Pep Guardiola, the manager of Manchester City, has announced that he has cut off communication with the Premier League following a series of charges against his club over alleged breaches
Read More... Poland among countries to boycott World Boxing Championships over inclusion of Russian and Belarusian athletes
Poland among countries to boycott World Boxing Championships over inclusion of Russian and Belarusian athletes
According to recent news reports, Poland has announced it will join a number of other countries in boycotting this year's amateur world boxing championships due to the participation of
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Education
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Academics win age discrimination claim against Oxford University's retirement policy aimed at promoting diversity
Four academics who were forced to retire at the age of 68 have won their age discrimination claim against Oxford University. The academics successfully challenged the Employer JustifiedRead More... -
University of Leeds settles lawsuit with Jewish graduate over alleged antisemitism
The University of Leeds in the UK has settled a lawsuit for an undisclosed amount of money that claimed several professors had given a Jewish sociology student a failing mark for a paper thatRead More... -
Trinity College at Cambridge University to hire researcher to explore its legacies of slavery
Trinity College at Cambridge University has announced its plan to appoint an academic to a four-year post to examine the college's legacies of slavery. The Legacies of Slavery Research andRead More... -
Oxford University to prohibit staff-student intimate relationships
The University of Oxford has announced a new policy that will ban “intimate or close personal relationships” between staff and students. The policy will come into effect on 17 April and will...Read More...
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Oleg Kozerod: "We are witnessing a unique historical event: the collapse of the Russian Empire"
The London weekly: You are one of the few representatives of Ukrainian academic science actively promoting the image of Ukraine and interest in the country in Europe.Read More... -
UK Government to invest heavily in AI, nuclear fusion, and genetics with £360m to make Britain a science superpower
The UK government is investing £360 million in artificial intelligence (AI), nuclear fusion, and genetics to transform the country into a science ‘superpower’ by the end of the decade.Read More... -
UK poised to rejoin Horizon Europe research programme following Brexit deal
The United Kingdom is expected to regain access to the European Union’s Horizon Europe funding programme soon, following an agreement on the status of Northern Ireland after Brexit.Read More... -
Leading charity in south London schools promotes inclusion and supports teachers with help of VRU funding
A targeted programme funded by London’s Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) has supported hundreds of young people, teachers and families in tackling exclusions and improving engagement andRead More... -
Third day of national teacher strikes forces school closures in London, South East and Wales
Teachers in London, the South East, and Wales staged a third day of strikes on Thursday, following similar action in the Midlands and northern England earlier in the week. The NationalRead More... -
Universities divided as Oxford and Cambridge ban ChatGPT for plagiarism while others embrace AI Bot
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) is causing a split among the UK’s top universities in how to respond to plagiarism concerns, with some embracing it while others, including Oxford andRead More...
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Culture
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Over 70 cultural venues, museums and libraries supported with £60 million boost
More than 70 cultural organisations across the country are to be given a financial boost by the government so they can improve people’s access to arts, support local economic growth throughRead More... -
London Transport Museum unveils exclusive Hidden London tours to uncover the city's secrets
The London Transport Museum has announced that bookings are now open for this year's exclusive Hidden London tours, which provide access to locations that are normally off-limits to theRead More... -
Croydon unveils a yearlong calendar of music and art celebrations
The London Borough of Croydon has announced a year-long programme of music and art events as part of its designation as London Borough of Culture for 2023. The events, which will runRead More... -
New research reveals Leonardo da Vinci's mother was a slave, making him only half-Italian
New research has revealed that Leonardo da Vinci, renowned artist of the Renaissance and painter of the 'Mona Lisa,' was only half-Italian, as his mother was a slave from the Caucasus.Read More... -
London at risk of losing high-end shoppers to Paris and Milan
London's luxury retail industry is concerned that the city is losing its allure as a shopping destination. Tourists from the United States, China, and the Gulf are flocking to Paris and Milan where...Read More... -
Survey exposes shocking reality: many British artists forced to work for a mere £2.60 an hour
According to a recent survey, many artists in the UK are earning only £2.60 per hour, which is way below the country's legal minimum wage of £9.50 per hour. The survey was conducted on aRead More... -
British Kebab Awards 2023: London takes home top honors
London has dominated this year's British Kebab Awards, with six awards going to local businesses. The eleventh annual ceremony, which took place on February 28 at the Park Plaza byRead More... -
Marston's to sell The Crooked House, known as Britain's wonkiest pub
Marston's PLC, the Wolverhampton-based company that owns about 1,500 pubs across the UK, has put up for sale the Crooked House on Himley Road, near Dudley, which is consideredRead More... -
Explore David Hockney's art at a new immersive exhibition in London
If you're looking for a unique reason to visit London this spring, an immersive art exhibition is the perfect excuse. David Hockney: Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away) is currently...Read More... -
10,000 objects from Museum of London to be relocated to new site in a two-year project
The Museum of London is undergoing a major transition as it prepares to move to a new location, resulting in the removal of items from its display. The museum's previous site at the LondonRead More... -
Gladiator fights in Roman-occupied Britain supported by Colchester Vase evidence
New research suggests that gladiator fights were once staged in Roman-occupied Britain, according to tests on an ancient artefact, the Colchester Vase. The vase depicts a fight betweenRead More... -
Book on polish diplomatic efforts to aid jews in WWII by british historian to be published
Renowned British historian Roger Moorhouse is set to release a new book detailing the little-known efforts of Polish World War II diplomats in Switzerland to save Jews from the Holocaust.Read More...
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Business Taskforce for Early Childhood established by Princess of Wales
The Princess of Wales has announced the launch of a new business taskforce that will support the early years. The Business Taskforce for Early Childhood...21 March 2023Read More...
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Birmingham man burned while walking home from mosque
A man has suffered facial burns after being set alight while walking home from a mosque in Edgbaston, Birmingham. The incident occurred on Monday...21 March 2023Read More...
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European Pre-Assembly held by Lutheran Church in Great Britain
Delegates from Lutheran World Federation (LWF) member churches across Europe have gathered at Mansfield College, Oxford for the first regional Pre-Assembly,...21 March 2023Read More...
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Government implements measures to support and decarbonize bus sector, boosting public transportation
A new initiative to upskill, recruit and retain a new generation of bus professionals, alongside support to help our bus sector get stronger, has been...21 March 2023Read More... -
45,000 Rural Homes and Businesses to Benefit from Broadband Rollout in Cambridgeshire
Tens of thousands of people in rural Cambridgeshire will enjoy access to lightning-fast broadband after a major contract was signed to upgrade the county’s...21 March 2023Read More... -
Mayor of London statement following Baroness Louise Casey Review
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, said: “Following a series of scandals, I asked for this independent review to be conducted by Baroness Louise Casey...21 March 2023Read More... -
UK financial sector develops blueprint for post-Brexit 'Kickstart'
London’s financial sector leaders have announced plans to create a blueprint that would “kickstart” the city’s role as a global financial...21 March 2023Read More... -
UK and Israel sign agreement to strengthen technology, trade and security ties
The United Kingdom and Israel are set to strengthen their bilateral relationship through a new agreement focused on technology, trade, and security....21 March 2023Read More... -
Private companies profit from housing asylum seekers in UK hotels
Private firms are reportedly making increased profits as the UK government pays millions of pounds a day to house asylum seekers in the country's hotels....21 March 2023Read More... -
Met Police receives scathing report: Force described as "broken, rotten, institutionally racist, corrupt, misogynistic and homophobic" with concerns of more predatory officers like Wayne Couzens and David Carrick
An independent review commissioned after a young woman was raped and killed by a serving officer has found that London police have lost the confidence...21 March 2023Read More... -
London’s supported housing scandal: How rogue providers are targeting the vulnerable for profit
The Mayor needs to act urgently to tackle serious problems with exempt accommodation in London, after the first investigation into this type of supported...20 March 2023Read More... -
London hosts a major international conference on war crimes
Over 40 nations will be represented at the meeting, hosted by UK Deputy Prime Minister, Dominic Raab, and the Netherlands Minister for Justice and Security,...20 March 2023Read More... -
Indian High Commission in London faces security concerns after protest, senior British diplomat summoned
A protest at the Indian High Commission in London resulted in a senior British diplomat being summoned by the Indian foreign ministry. The protest...20 March 2023Read More... -
Bank of England assures the safety of UK's banking system following Credit Suisse's $2bn rescue deal
The recent acquisition of Credit Suisse by UBS has sparked concerns about job losses in the UK and the stability of the banking system. However,...20 March 2023Read More... -
UK Government plans to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda, pending legal approval
The UK government has announced that it could begin deporting asylum-seekers to Rwanda in the coming months, but only if UK courts approve the controversial...20 March 2023Read More...
World News
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Free choir concert in Solomon Islands promotes peace and unity
The British High Commission in Solomon Islands and Nauru, British Council, Solomon Islands Christian Association (SICA) and Solomon Islands full gospel...21 March 2023Read More... -
British Armed Forces Minister offers help to Poland for air defence gaps following MiG-29 delivery
According to a statement by British Armed Forces Minister James Heappey on Monday (March 20), Britain is willing to assist Poland in filling the...21 March 2023Read More... -
Gallup survey shows americans Favor Canada and Britain, view Russia and North Korea least favorably
Canada and Great Britain continue to be held in high regard by Americans, according to Gallup’s annual World Affairs survey. The survey, which...21 March 2023Read More... -
Taiwan urges UK to back its Pacific trade pact bid
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen has called on Britain to support its bid to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership...21 March 2023Read More... -
Britain informs Afghans in hiding that they are welcome to visit the country, but only if the Taliban accepts their travel documents
Afghans fleeing the Taliban in desperate hiding have been informed they may only enter Britain safely if the Islamists from whom they are attempting...20 March 2023Read More... -
UK signs historic trade deal with Ukraine as part of enhanced support
The UK today [Monday 20 March] signed a pivotal digital trade deal with Ukraine that will support the country’s economy and greatly enhance the UK-Ukraine...20 March 2023Read More... -
UK foreign minister signs agreement to help develop alternative export routes for Kazakhstan and secure critical minerals
British Foreign Minister James Cleverly has pledged to assist Kazakhstan in developing alternative export routes that bypass Russia. On a visit to...19 March 2023Read More... -
UBS acquires Credit Suisse in effort to soothe market fears
Swiss bank Credit Suisse, which has been struggling in the wake of major bank failures. In a bid to avoid further market turbulence, UBS has agreed...19 March 2023Read More... -
Plans to relocate Red Light district in Amsterdam attract and repel british tourists
According to a recent study conducted by Opinium Amsterdam, the plan to relocate the red light district to an erotic center may discourage some British...18 March 2023Read More... -
Israel refuses to host EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, citing controversial remarks
Israeli officials have said that they will not meet with the European Union's (EU) high representative for foreign affairs and security policy, Josep...18 March 2023Read More... -
King Charles III sends St. Patrick’s Day message celebrating "warm friendship"
To celebrate St. Patrick's Day, King Charles III sent a special message to President Michael D. Higgins of Ireland. The King conveyed his warmest...18 March 2023Read More... -
HSBC-backed Silicon Valley Bank UK gives £15m in bonuses after £1 rescue
HSBC, the new owner of Silicon Valley Bank UK, has approved millions of pounds in employee bonuses just days after the bank was rescued from insolvency...18 March 2023Read More... -
UK Interior minister meets with Rwanda officials to discuss controversial deportation plan
On March 18, British Interior Minister Suella Braverman visited Rwanda to discuss the country’s acceptance of migrants who arrive in the UK without...18 March 2023Read More... -
SVB Financial Group files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection amidst ongoing banking instability
SVB Financial Group has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection to seek buyers for its assets, following the recent takeover of its former unit,...17 March 2023Read More... -
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to make official visit to London next week
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to visit London for an official visit next week, according to an announcement made by his office...17 March 2023Read More...
Media
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Meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan
On Friday 17 March 2023, His Majesty’s Ambassador Ms Lucia Wilde had a courtesy meeting with the newly appointed Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs...21 March 2023Read More...
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West London welcomes back beavers with the support of Amazon as rewilding projects aid in nature's recovery
Rewilding initiatives have been launched in the UK's capital with the support of Amazon's Right Now Climate Fund. The projects, which aim to boost...21 March 2023Read More... -
Scientists discover a superfruit that may aid in achieving a leaner and fitter body
Blueberries may help with weight loss, according to American researchers from the California State Polytechnic University and the Department of Kinesiology...20 March 2023Read More... -
The Dorchester Hotel unveils its new Vesper Bar, inspired by James Bond
The Dorchester Hotel in London is a luxury hotel that has been a fixture of the city since 1931. Throughout the years, the hotel has undergone several...18 March 2023Read More... -
London Mayor allocates an additional £2m funding for critical rough sleeping services
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has committed to helping a further 500 people off the streets by pledging an extra £2m to support charities and support...17 March 2023Read More... -
Zara's parent company achieves £28.8bn in sales as younger generations prioritize fashion over cost of living challenges
Inditex, the parent company of fashion chain Zara, reported a sales growth of €32.6bn (£28.8bn) for the year, up 17.5% from the same period last...15 March 2023Read More... -
BBC's regional and local services hit by 24-hour strike against proposed radio show mergers
The BBC’s regional TV bulletins, local radio shows, and online content in England have been disrupted by a 24-hour strike that took place on Wednesday...15 March 2023Read More...