Media
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UK financial watchdog issues stark warning to social media influencers on misleading advertisements
Britain’s financial regulatory body issued guidelines on Tuesday to combat misleading advertisements on social media, cautioning "influencers" that endorsing financial products27 March 2024Read More... -
Two British Airways cabin crew dismissed for racist gesture aimed at Asian passengersBritish Airways has terminated the employment of two cabin crew members after they were found to have engaged in racist behavior, mocking Asian passengers in a video circulated online.20 March 2024Read More...
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UK government plans to prohibit foreign state ownership of newspapersThe UK government has announced its intention to ban foreign governments from owning newspapers and news magazines in the country, citing concerns about potential takeovers by entities13 March 2024Read More...
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Labour's proposal: tracking antisemitism incidents to combat extremismLabour's proposal aims to enhance efforts in combating extremism by requiring police to log incidents of antisemitism that do not meet the criminal threshold. Shadow Home Secretary Yvette13 March 2024Read More...
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Government moves forward with renewal of local TV licencesThe UK’s 34 local TV stations can stay on air beyond 2025, subject to media regulator Ofcom’s approval of the stations’ long-term plans, the government has decided following02 February 2024Read More...
Culture
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Controversial Prince Philip statue to be removed from CambridgeA contentious £150,000 sculpture depicting Prince Philip is set to be dismantled after the city council labeled it as potentially the lowest-quality artwork ever submitted.Read More...
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Freddie Mercury’s former London residence hits the market for £30 millionGarden Lodge, the esteemed London abode once inhabited by rock icon Freddie Mercury, is now available for purchase, beckoning those with a penchant for legendary rock history and a heftyRead More...
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Katie Price declared bankrupt again over £750,000 unpaid tax billKatie Price, the 45-year-old former glamour model, has faced bankruptcy for the second time due to her failure to settle over £750,000 in unpaid tax. Unless she can repay the amount owed toRead More...
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Princess Anne presents the Gold CupNesea, situated in Palmanova just 300 meters from the beach and adjacent to the La Vila shopping center, offers an ideal location for those seeking to reside a mere 3 minutes away fromRead More...
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Glastonbury line-up 2024: Dua Lipa, Coldplay, SZA, and Shania Twain top the billDua Lipa, Coldplay, and SZA are set to headline this year's Glastonbury Festival, as announced by organizers.Read More...
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Groucho Club expands beyond London, set to open Yorkshire branchRenowned as one of London's premier private members' clubs, The Groucho Club has announced its plans for expansion into Yorkshire. The new establishment, dubbed Groucho Bretton,Read More...
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Ancient Saxon town unearthed beneath London's National GalleryLondon's renowned National Gallery, nestled in Trafalgar Square, is not just a haven for art enthusiasts but now also a site of archaeological significance. In preparation for its upcomingRead More...
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Raye: singer-songwriter makes history winning six Brit AwardsRaye had a monumental night at the Brit Awards, making history by clinching six out of seven nominations, surpassing the previous record of four wins held by Blur, Adele, and Harry Styles atRead More...
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French screen legend Alain Delon: police seize 72 guns from homeRead More...
French authorities have confiscated 72 firearms and over 3,000 rounds of ammunition from the residence of iconic French actor Alain Delon. -
First edition Harry Potter book fetches £11k at auctionAn extraordinary find in the world of literature recently captivated auction-goers as a first edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, purchased for a mere 13p nearly three decadesRead More...
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Harrison Ford's Star Wars script fetches £10,000 in auctionA piece of cinematic history was auctioned off in Kings Langley, Hertfordshire, as Harrison Ford's Star Wars script found a new owner for a price surpassing its pre-saleRead More...
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Education
Ofsted will conduct a thematic inspection of RAAs this year to understand how key areas of adoption practice contribute to good outcomes for children and others affected by
In a recent development, the British government has issued an immediate directive for the closure of school buildings constructed with a specific type of concrete that has
A private school in Edinburgh has offered an apology for its "brutal and unrestrained" historical abuse, as claims against 20 teaching staff at Edinburgh Academy surfaced.
In a public letter addressed to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, five teenage girls, ranging in age from 13 to 15, have urged him to maintain single-sex restroom facilities in
Over 4,300 Jewish children attending state-funded primary schools across London are set to benefit from free kosher meals as the new school term commences, according to
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, said: “I would like to congratulate every young Londoner who is receiving their GCSE results today. This is a proud day for students, their
The cohort includes one Malaysian who received a Chevening Fellowship to complete a short course at the Oxford Centre of Islamic Students.
The UK Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing, and Communities, Michael Gove, recently visited the Jewish Learning Exchange (JLE) hub in Golders Green. During his
Around 12,000 young people in some of the most disadvantaged areas of the country will benefit from a wave of new free schools, another major step in this government’s work to raise school
Amutri, a specialized startup from Falmouth University, has secured a substantial grant of £492,000 from Innovate UK.