There are just 10 days to go until the Paris 2024 Paralympics begin, so to mark that occasion here are 10 British athletes to watch in the French capital. Paralympic …
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Crafty Londoners to create sign for renamed Overground line
A textile version of a new London Overground sign will be created at public weaving sessions, Transport for London (TfL) has announced. Participants will work together to make a Weaver …
Emergency move to avoid jail overcrowding may be used soon as rioters sentenced
The government could trigger an emergency plan to avoid prison overcrowding “at some point next week” as rioters are sentenced, according to the Prison Officers’ Association. It followed reports in …
Ivan Toney left out of Brentford squad – Thomas Frank explains why
Brentford and England striker Ivan Toney has been left out of the squad for today’s Premier League opener against Crystal Palace amid transfer interest. Toney, 28, has scored 72 goals …
Yvette Cooper pledges crackdown on ‘hateful beliefs’ to counter extremism
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has pledged to crack down on people “pushing harmful and hateful beliefs” and to “kickstart” a new approach to fighting extremism. The Home Office has commissioned …
Tottenham clear-out gathers pace as Leicester agree £20m transfer
Tottenham Hotspur are set to continue their summer clear-out by selling midfielder Oliver Skipp to Leicester City for a fee of more than £20m. Skipp, 23, is expected to complete …
Hays set to reveal profit slump amid tough recruitment market
Hays is set to be the latest recruiter to reveal lower profits in the face of a challenging hiring market next week. The FTSE 250 commercial recruitment firm has already …
England announce 150th anniversary Test match against Australia in 2027
England men will travel to Australia for a one-off match in March 2027 to mark the 150th anniversary of cricket’s first ever Test, which was contested by the two sides. …
Watchdog says ‘all options’ should be on table to save universities
The university watchdog has declared “all options” should be on the table to fix the struggling sector, warning the “golden age of higher education” could be over. Office for Students …
Gallery remains open as Somerset House closes following fire
Part of the Somerset House complex will remain open to the public, despite the fire which damaged the roof of the arts venue on Saturday. An investigation is taking place …