Career Diplomat Christian Turner Named New UK Ambassador to US
Sir Keir Starmer appoints veteran diplomat Christian Turner as Britain's new ambassador to Washington, replacing Lord Mandelson. Discover the challenges he faces.
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UK strategy tackles violence against women, targets deepfakes
The UK government has published its long-awaited strategy to tackle violence against women and girls. The plan addresses deepfake pornography and 'toxic ideas' in schools. Read the full details here.
Stansted expansion green-lit, set to be UK's 2nd busiest airport
Stansted Airport's expansion plans are approved, paving the way for 51 million annual passengers and 4,500 new jobs. Discover how this will reshape UK air travel.
UK actors vote 99% against AI scanning, threaten strike
UK actors' union Equity votes overwhelmingly to reject AI digital scanning, paving the way for potential industrial action in 2025. Read the full story.
UK's Worst-Case Climate Scenarios Revealed
Scientists warn the UK must prepare for 'plausible' extreme climate impacts, including a 4C temperature rise and 2-metre sea level rise. Discover the risks and the urgent need for resilience planning.
UK Cuts £35m Sierra Leone Maternal Health Grant
Sierra Leone faces severe cuts to UK aid, losing a vital £35m grant for maternal and newborn health. Experts warn lives are at stake. Read the full investigation.
GB Sends Only One Short-Track Skater to 2026 Olympics
Niall Treacy will be Team GB's sole short-track speed skater at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Games following severe UK Sport funding cuts. Discover the impact on British winter sports.
Taylor Swift Disney+ Doc Episodes 3 & 4 Release Time
Taylor Swift: The End of an Era episodes 3 and 4 land on Disney+ this week. Here are the UK and global release times for the next instalments of the Eras Tour documentary.
Award-winning fish and chips in Norfolk's Wells-next-the-Sea
Discover Wells-next-the-Sea, the Norfolk coastal gem home to French's Fish Shop, a top-rated chippy, and a stunning beach with colourful huts. Plan your perfect seaside escape today.
UK's Top 20 Engineering Feats Ranked in New Poll
From the London Underground to the World Wide Web, discover the UK's most impressive engineering feats in a new ranking. 94% of Brits take pride in this heritage. Explore the full list and insights.
Belfast Fish & Chip Restaurant Named Among UK's Best
A Belfast city centre gem, Fish City, has been ranked in the UK's top 10 fish and chip restaurants by Fry Magazine. Discover why this sustainable spot is a must-visit.
Unseasonal birdsong sparks climate debate in UK
Mild UK winters trigger unusual December birdsong from skylarks and thrushes. Is it a charming natural event or a stark climate crisis warning? Read the analysis.
Podcast: Reviewing 2025's biggest political moments
John Harris, Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey analyse the defining political events of 2025 and look ahead to 2026. Listen to the Politics Weekly UK podcast now.
Commonwealth Games Cancelled: Blow to Athletics Star
Rising British athletics star Georgie Gourley confronts unexpected career hurdle as 2026 Commonwealth Games cancellation threatens her championship ambitions and training trajectory.
Coe's stark warning: Athletics faces existential doping threat
World Athletics President Sebastian Coe delivers sobering assessment of sport's future amid ongoing doping scandals and integrity challenges.
World Athletics bars transgender women from female competition
World Athletics implements new regulations excluding transgender women from female category competitions, citing fairness and integrity concerns in elite sport.
Track Cycling World Champs 2024: Full Results & GB Medals
Complete guide to the 2024 UCI Track Cycling World Championships in Glasgow - medal results, British team successes, and where to watch the action.
Katie Archibald's Olympic dreams dashed by horror injury
British cycling star Katie Archibald's Olympic dreams hang in the balance after a freak accident involving a garden slab leaves her with a dislocated ankle and two broken bones, ruling her out of the Track World Championships.
Hodgkinson Faces Raducanu-Style Burnout Crisis
Olympic hero Michael Johnson sounds alarm over relentless pressure on young athletes as rising track sensation Keely Hodgkinson battles injury struggles reminiscent of tennis star Emma Raducanu's career challenges
Track Cycling Worlds: Britain's Medal Success Continues
Team GB dominates the UCI Track Cycling World Championships in Denmark with multiple gold medals. Get live results, medal table updates, and how to watch the remaining action.
Gout Gout breaks 30-year school sprint record
Westminster School's sprint sensation Gout Gout breaks 30-year record in emotional final school race, cementing his legacy as one of Britain's most promising young athletes.
Track Cycling Worlds: GB Success in Glasgow
Complete guide to the UCI Track Cycling World Championships in Glasgow - schedule, results, TV coverage and Britain's medal success as home favourites dominate the velodrome.
Gout strikes Olympic hopeful Uwezo Lubenda
British sprinter Uwezo Lubenda's Olympic dreams hang in the balance after being diagnosed with gout, threatening to derail his journey to become the next Usain Bolt.
Keely Hodgkinson's Jungle Barbie triumph in Zurich
British athletics sensation Keely Hodgkinson delivers stunning 800m victory at Weltklasse Zurich, channeling her vibrant 'Jungle Barbie' persona while dominating the track with championship form.
Earth's magnetic field develops growing weak spot
Scientists discover a rapidly expanding weak spot in Earth's protective magnetic shield over South America and the South Atlantic, raising concerns about satellite failures and radiation exposure.
Hodgkinson wins £25k Tiffany tiara at NYC gala
British athletics sensation Keely Hodgkinson claims victory and a stunning Tiffany & Co. tiara worth £25,000 at the star-studded TCS NYC Marathon Opening Night event, hosted by tennis legend Serena Williams and tech entrepreneur Alexis Ohanian.
Keely Hodgkinson injured, out of New York 800m
Team GB's Olympic medal hope Keely Hodgkinson withdraws from New York Grand Prix after picking up injury during training, dealing blow to her early season preparations.
Hodgkinson crowned 800m queen by Serena Williams
British athletics sensation Keely Hodgkinson secures spectacular Diamond League triumph in New York, earning royal praise from tennis legend Serena Williams after dominant 800m performance.
Amy Hunt's X-rated start line message goes viral
Rising athletics sensation Amy Hunt stunned spectators when cameras caught her mouthing an explicit message before her race, revealing the fierce mindset behind her track success.
Laura Muir's coach banned for 22 months over training methods
Olympic medallist Laura Muir faces major disruption as her long-time coach Andy Young is suspended for nearly two years following controversial training practices investigation.
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