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£30 million fund acknowledges Lionesses' trailblazing achievements
£30 million fund acknowledges Lionesses' trailblazing achievements
Thousands of women and girls across England are set to benefit from a substantial £30 million cash injection from the Government and The Football Association (FA) to turbocharge the
Read More... Maguire accepts Ghana MP's apology amidst economic debate sparks
Maguire accepts Ghana MP's apology amidst economic debate sparks
Harry Maguire, the Manchester United footballer, has graciously accepted an apology from Ghanaian MP Isaac Adongo, who previously mocked him during a parliamentary debate on the
Read More... Wales football fans arrested in Armenia spark outrage
Wales football fans arrested in Armenia spark outrage
More than 30 Wales football supporters have been arrested in Armenia ahead of the European Championships qualifying game, leaving the Welsh fans and authorities perplexed and frustrated.
Read More... Ultra-marathon runner banned for using a car during 50-mile race, accepts third place trophy
Ultra-marathon runner banned for using a car during 50-mile race, accepts third place trophy
UK Athletics has imposed a 12-month ban on Dr. Joasia Zakrewski, a Scottish ultra-marathon runner, for employing a car during a 50-mile race. This penalty was enacted despite Zakrewski
Read More... Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk set to clash in ‘Ring of Fire’ on February 17th
Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk set to clash in ‘Ring of Fire’ on February 17th
WBA, WBO, IBF, and Ring Magazine champion Oleksandr Usyk (21-0, 14 KOs) is slated to take on WBC titleholder Tyson Fury (34-0-1, 24 KOs) at Riyadh’s Kingdom Arena in Saudi Arabia on
Read More... France pledges to host the inaugural sustainable Olympics in 2030
France pledges to host the inaugural sustainable Olympics in 2030
The Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur regions officially submitted their bid for the 2030 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games to the International Olympic Committee on
Read More... Sport England unveils major funding reorganization to tackle physical inactivity
Sport England unveils major funding reorganization to tackle physical inactivity
Sport England has announced a significant shift in funding allocation, described as "one of the most substantial reconfigurations in decades," with £250 million being redirected towards
Read More... Jim Ratcliffe to invest $300 million in Manchester United's infrastructure alongside 25% stake bid
Jim Ratcliffe to invest $300 million in Manchester United's infrastructure alongside 25% stake bid
Ineos CEO Jim Ratcliffe is set to bolster his investment in Manchester United, planning to inject an additional $300 million into the club's infrastructure. This substantial commitment
Read More... Anthony Joshua invests £30 million in expansive commercial property venture
Anthony Joshua invests £30 million in expansive commercial property venture
Renowned British heavyweight boxer, Anthony Joshua, has ventured into a new territory by investing a significant £30 million in a substantial commercial property, marking a strategic move to
Read More... Cristiano Ronaldo responds to Lionel Messi's Ballon d'Or win taunts
Cristiano Ronaldo responds to Lionel Messi's Ballon d'Or win taunts
During a game in Saudi Arabia, Cristiano Ronaldo displayed his irritation as fans chanted Lionel Messi's name, following Messi's eighth Ballon d'Or win.
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1,000 students impacted as go North East bus strikes hamper college commutes
New College Durham (NCD) has reported the dire situation of nearly 1,000 students unable to attend classes due to the ongoing Go North East bus strike, compelling the college to seekRead More... -
Northern Ireland schools to shut down amid five-day teacher strike
Northern Ireland is set to witness school closures as teachers from five unions prepare for a half-day walkout, followed by four additional days of strikes due to a prolonged dispute over pay.Read More... -
Inquiry recommends schools shift from Ofsted inspections to self-evaluation
An inquiry led by former schools minister Lord Jim Knight, funded by the National Education Union, has proposed a significant overhaul in school inspections, urging a departure from OfstedRead More... -
Hillary and Bill Clinton to deliver leadership talk in Swansea
Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, accompanied by her husband, Bill Clinton, is scheduled to speak at Swansea University, addressing the topic of leadership. The event aims to delveRead More... -
Oscar-winning advocate: Rachel Shenton receives honorary doctorate for deaf advocacy and contributions to film industry
Oscar-winning actress and producer Rachel Shenton was bestowed with an honorary doctorate from Staffordshire University in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the film industryRead More... -
Ofcom issues initial guidance for tech platforms on online safety act compliance
Ofcom, the communications watchdog, has released its first guidance for tech platforms under the Online Safety Act, focusing on addressing illegal content, including online child abuse.Read More... -
Harvard academic awarded $100,000 Adam Smith Prize for groundbreaking work
In celebration of the 300th anniversary of Scottish writer and philosopher Adam Smith's birth, Dr. Joseph Henrich, a distinguished American academic from Harvard University, has beenRead More... -
New Swindon school receives lowest Ofsted rating
The Deanery CE Academy in Wichelstowe, near Swindon, which opened in 2019, has received the lowest possible rating from Ofsted. Inspectors found numerous areas of concern, includingRead More... -
Minister Davies inspects green retrofit of Bangor University research ship
A £5.5 million green retrofit using UK Government funding is underway on a research vessel based at Bangor University.Read More... -
Oxford University gathers World War two memorabilia for National Archive
A team from the University of Oxford is embarking on a project known as "Their Finest Hour," supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund, to create a national archive focused on World War Two.Read More...
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Media
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Advocating journalism's vital role in society and democracy
PEN International, the British Embassy, PEN Honduras and the Association for Democracy and Human Rights (ASOPODEHU) presented #PENsarLibres, a campaign about the impact of22 November 2023Read More... -
James Dyson: reputation undermined by 'hurtful' Mirror publication
James Dyson is currently in a legal battle with Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN) over a damaging article that questioned his integrity. The piece, published in January 2022, labeled Dyson as a21 November 2023Read More... -
Britain's King Charles to grace Big Issue cover for 75th birthday
King Charles of Britain will be featured on the cover of the Big Issue, a magazine sold by homeless and vulnerable individuals, as he commemorates his 75th birthday, shedding light on the13 November 2023Read More... -
Reach plc, owner of UK's Daily Mirror, to reduce workforce by 450 positions
UK's Daily Mirror owner, Reach plc, is set to cut approximately 450 more jobs, equivalent to about 10% of its workforce, in an effort to counter anticipated "inflationary pressures" expected in08 November 2023Read More...
Culture
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Greece expresses outrage as UK's Sunak cancels Parthenon Marbles discussion
Greek officials have expressed their intent to continue discussions with the British Museum regarding the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Athens, despite a recent decision by UK PrimeRead More... -
Salisbury Cathedral showcases art exhibiting refugees' recovered belongings
In an upcoming exhibition titled "Leviathan" at Salisbury Cathedral, artist Shezad Dawood will display artwork featuring personal possessions retrieved from the Mediterranean seabed afterRead More... -
Swansea University welcomes rare Egyptian artifacts to Wales
A stunning collection of several hundred rare Egyptian artifacts, some dating back 7,000 years, is poised for public display until May.Read More... -
David Bowie's handwritten lyrics up for auction: expected to fetch £100,000
David Bowie's handwritten lyrics for two of his songs are set to be auctioned off, potentially fetching up to £100,000. These lyrics, featuring his corrections, drafts, and notes, belong to theRead More... -
Proposed expansion: Stonehenge Visitor Centre set for new educational buildings
The Stonehenge Visitor Centre might undergo a transformation with the potential addition of new structures. English Heritage has proposed constructing two buildings as part of an initiative toRead More... -
The British Library faces ransom threat following cyber attack
In the wake of a cyber attack on the British Library, hackers known as the Rhysida ransomware group have announced intentions to auction off purportedly stolen data. The attack, occurringRead More... -
Napoleon Bonaparte's hat fetches €1.9m in Paris auction
Napoleon Bonaparte's iconic hat from his reign as the French Emperor in the 19th century has fetched an impressive €1.9m ($2.1m; £1.7m) at an auction held in Paris.Read More... -
Glastonbury Festival 2024 tickets gone in less than an hour
The highly anticipated Glastonbury Festival 2024 saw all its tickets snapped up in less than an hour. Demand surged to the point that by 10:00 GMT, all tickets for the upcoming festival wereRead More... -
King Charles joins exclusive group of longest-living British monarchs at 75
On his 75th birthday, King Charles III enters the ranks of the longest-living British monarchs, a list currently topped by five predecessors. Here's a glimpse at the monarchs who have surpassedRead More... -
Counterfeit Robert Burns manuscripts from 1880s continue to generate millions
Fake Robert Burns manuscripts, crafted in Edinburgh 140 years ago, are still in circulation, raking in millions of pounds, according to experts. The forgeries, produced by a skilled counterfeiterRead More... -
'Remarkable' Titanic menu fetches £84,000 in Wiltshire auction
An auction in Wiltshire saw a first-class dinner menu from the RMS Titanic, served on the evening of April 11, 1912, sell for £84,000. The menu, which includes items like oysters, beef, springRead More... -
Picasso's 'Woman with a Watch' sells for $139 million in New York auction
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Pablo Picasso's renowned painting, "Woman with a Watch," fetched an impressive $139.3 million at a Sotheby's auction in New York, marking the second-highest price ever achieved for the -
Historic sites, including Dickens-inspired hotel, added to at-risk register
Over the past year, 159 historic sites have been added to Historic England's Heritage at Risk Register, identifying places at risk of neglect, decay, or inappropriate development. Among theRead More...
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The Centre for European Democracy Studies in Brussels is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year. This research institution was founded in 2008 to study the most pressing issues of
In celebration of 110 years since its first Cambridge English exams, Cambridge University has released a portion of an English test that was administered in 1913. Interestingly, this initial exam
The University of the West of Scotland (UWS) has become the target of a severe cyber attack as a ransomware gang, known as Rhysida, demands 20 bitcoin (equivalent to £450,000) in
Plans by Christ Church, an Oxford college, to move a 300-year-old boundary stone have faced objections from Historic England. The proposal aims to facilitate the construction of 1,450 new
Alumni UK is a global platform available to all graduates of UK universities, helping to facilitate networking and discussions with likeminded alumni.
New analysis suggests that grade inflation at English universities has seen a decline for the first time in ten years. Across 144 institutions, the percentage of students awarded a first-class
The Secretary of State for Education, Gillian Keegan, has announced that she is recommending Sir Martyn Oliver for the post of His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Education, Children’s Services
More girls are set to benefit as the Government publishes a two-year plan to improve equal access and the quality of PE and sport in schools for all pupils. The School Sport and Activity Action
Hundreds of Ukrainian Jewish refugee children residing in Poland are being provided with informal educational programs this summer to strengthen their connection to their Jewish identity.
Students and taxpayers will be better protected against rip-off degree courses that have high drop-out rates, don’t lead to good jobs and leave young people with poor pay and high debts, the