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FA to ban transgender women from women's football in England

The decision comes in response to the Supreme Court's ruling last month that the term 'woman' in equality law refers to a 'biological woman'.

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Artists support Kneecap as UK police confirm investigation

London’s Metropolitan Police force has issued a statement saying that further investigation is needed regarding two controversial videos. Politicians are putting pressure on festivals to axe Kneecap from their line-ups, while an open letter has been signed by various artists to support the trio.

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Nigel Farage's Reform party faces crucial test in UK local elections

Farage ran for election to the House of Commons eight times, losing every attempt until he was elected as an MP for the Clacton constituency in 2024.

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EU-UK defence pact could be main deliverable of upcoming London summit

Talks between Brussels and London for a security and defence partnership are ongoing with EU ambassadors scheduled to discuss a first draft put together by the Commission's External Action Service next week.

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UK transgender judge plans to take government to ECHR

A controversial decision recently issued by the UK's Supreme Court ruled that existing equalities legislation does not protect trans people from sex discrimination according to their preferred gender.

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Eurovision winner Nemo speaks out on UK court ruling over trans women

Nemo called the ruling of Britain’s highest court an “attack on trans+ rights”. Doctors at the British Medical Association have condemned the ruling, and now, the UK's only judge to publicly say they are transgender plans to take the UK governement to the European Court of Human Rights.

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UK trial told Sycamore Gap tree felling was a 'mindless' act

The tree, revered for its symmetrical perch between two hills along ancient Hadrian’s Wall, was cut down in the early hours of 28 September 2023, damaging the stone wall as it crashed to the ground.

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Rap group Kneecap apologise to families for 'kill your MP' remarks

A clip of the band allegedly calling for the death of Conservative MPs is being investigated by the Metropolitan Police’s counter-terror unit. The daughter of a murdered MP has spoken out and the band has apologised. However, Kneecap said that they are facing a "co-ordinated smear campaign."

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Daughter of murdered UK MP asks rappers Kneecap for apology

A clip of the band allegedly calling for the death of Conservative MPs is being investigated by the Metropolitan Police’s counter-terror unit. Now, the daughter of a murdered MP has spoken out and demanded an apology.

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UK counter-terror police investigating two Kneecap videos

In a video of the Irish group from 2023, one member is alleged to have said: "The only good Tory is a dead Tory. Kill your local MP." This follows another video from last year that allegedly shows a Kneecap member shouting: "Up Hamas, up Hezbollah".

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Inside the new sound exhibition from immersive theatre legends

Punchdrunk's Stephen Dobbie and Colin Nightingale want you to be fully immersed for their new sound installation with A Right / Left Project.

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Letter suggests Shakespeare did not abandon his wife in Stratford

New analysis of a letter fragment mentioning Shakespeare and his wife suggests the couple lived together in London in the early 17th century.

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UK chancellor: EU trade relations 'arguably' more important than US

A day after the meeting between the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, the UK finance minister said that trade relations with the EU may take precedence over those with the US.

Economy

Foreign jobseekers ditch UK market — with one surprising exception

Foreign interest in UK jobs declined in early 2025. However, interest from the US saw the biggest rise. Experts link this trend to policies under Donald Trump.

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UK lifts sanctions on some Syrian agencies, media outlets

The new authorities in Damascus have made a push for harsh sanctions imposed by western countries on Assad's government to be lifted, with limited success.

Lifestyle

‘Protect the dolls’: How a t-shirt became a symbol for trans rights

The t-shirt, designed by Conner Ives, gained popularity when it was sported by several A-list celebrities. All proceeds from the sales are donated to US-based charity Trans Lifeline.

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Did Gladiators fight lions in Britain? New evidence suggest they did

Are you not entertained? New analysis from the bones of an ancient gladiator discovered in York suggests that British fighters may have been attacked by ferocious big cats during arena battles.

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Bizarre medieval burial site in Cardiff sparks new mysteries

A medieval cemetery discovered in Wales is continuing to baffle archaeologists, revealing a community of women buried with signs of wealth, including a mysterious outcast thrown into a ditch.

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Freddie Mercury's sister spent £3m buying back brother's possessions

Kashmira Bulsara spent a fortune on the biggest auction of the Queen star's belongings.

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Turner Prize unveils shortlist on 250th anniversary of artist's birth

From huge paintings to complex installations, this year's shortlisted artists for the Turner Prize embrace the 250-year-old artist's ambition.

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