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UCAS, Department for Education and apprenticeship statistics reveal changing trends in how young people enter higher education and the workforce. Young people are increasingly choosing apprenticeships alongside, and in some cases instead of, traditional university degrees as rising tuition fees and growing demand for skilled workers reshape post-18 education choices. …

At varying points throughout its history, Rome’s Colosseum could hold an estimated 50,000 to 80,000 spectators. It is the largest ancient amphitheatre ever to have been built. Emperors and Vestals, Senators, Slaves and Citizens,...

The government granted emergency licences for all pubs across the country to stay open until 5am ahead of the England‘s World Cup game against Mexico on Sunday. The kick-off time was scheduled for 1am, later than many of the other matches. Being a Sunday night coupled with all the logistics …

Property prices in London have slumped for the ninth month in a row according to new data from the Office for National Statistics. House prices have underperformed across the capital, falling by 2.1% annually, with central London and the inner boroughs particularly affected. Westminster saw prices fall by nearly 20% …

When the Windrush scandal hit headlines in 2018, Charlotte Tobierre’s first reaction was relief.

Over the past few years there has been somewhat of a folk revival taking place across London. Google searches for ‘folk London’ are at a five year high and more and more folk-themed event posters on Instagram and across the city have been advertised. Musician and model Florence Rose turned …

In still image alone, there is very little – other than peroxide – that separates Norma Jeane from Marilyn Monroe. At 14, with ringlet curls and red lipstick, Jeane grins film-star like into the lens of an automatic photobooth; at 36, with her hands clasped and hair ruffled, Monroe blows …

London’s homicide rate is at a record low, with a decrease throughout the UK yet female homicide figures remain stagnant, fueling concerns that misogyny and violence are contributing to a potential femicide crisis. The homicide rate across England and Wales was 8.6 per million in the year ending March 2025, …

Latin American campaign groups in the UK have been fighting in another round for recognition from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) ahead of the 2031 census. The Coalition of Latin Americans in the UK (CLAUK) is awaiting a response from the ONS after the consultation for additional ethnicity needs …

The number of households on the social housing waitlist in London has increased by 30% in the past 10 years, data from the London Assembly shows. As of December 2025 there were 341,421 households on the waitlist across London, compared to 263,493 a decade prior. The increase of households on …

Abortions in England and Wales have reached their highest level on record, with experts pointing to widespread misinformation, worsening access to contraception, and the cost-of-living crisis as key factors behind the rise. There were almost 278,000 abortions in 2023, according to the latest data from the Department of Health and …

When cinemas closed during the pandemic and streaming platforms surged, some predicted that this would mark the end of traditional moviegoing and the curtains would close on cinema forever. And while the cinema industry is recovering, figures are still trailing behind those pre-pandemic, the UK Cinema Association’s (UCA) box office …

The fairytale continues for Shrek and Fiona as they return to cinemas to celebrate the film’s 25th anniversary. Cineworld is hosting exclusive 4DX screenings of Shrek across the UK, with the Dreamworks classic beginning its limited run from 15 May. Inspired by William Steig’s 1990 children’s book, Shrek debuted in …

More than 400 rare and sought-after artefacts from music history will go under the hammer this April, as items from some of the world’s most celebrated artists come to auction in London. Propstore, a leading entertainment memorabilia auction house, has announced that the sale – which is open to bidders …

With a gruelling twenty-one miles of cold, choppy sea, the English Channel has challenged even the best long-distance swimmers. Before 1926, no female swimmer had successfully made the trip, until 19-year-old Gertrude Ederle made history with a record-breaking swim. This summer, Bryony Rowe will mark the centenary of Ederle’s monumental …

Protests erupted in Brixton last night over Lambeth Council’s decision to approve the development of International House and the site next door. The campaign group Save International House were joined by tenants of the building to protest on the evening the decision on the planning application was made. Save International …

A campaign group has criticised Lambeth Council for a redevelopment project which will see the eviction of over 100 not-for-profit organisations, community initiatives, and charities. Save International House also criticized the council for the sale to London Square, a property development company owned by Aldar Properties, which is in turn …

Hounslow Council has announced a new arts award which invites artists to submit their work for an exhibition at Hogarth’s House. The winner of the main category of The Hogarth Prize will be awarded a six-week solo show at Hogarth’s House in 2027 and a £3,000 cash prize The prize …

The National Archive’s ‘Love Letters’ exhibit has been an unparalleled success, drawing its highest ever visitor count in a single day. On Valentine’s Day, the free exhibition, located in Kew, Richmond, drew 759 people to the National Archives, a stark increase from the rolling weekly average of 158 visitors per …

A weekly singing group in Teddington is striking a chord with those living with dementia and their support systems. Led by Carl Speck, 43, the class focuses on what can be offered now for those living with dementia, which is routine, belonging and joy. ‘Singing for the Brain’, launched by …

The British Medical Association (BMA) are again calling on the government to ‘Stop the Drop’ in final year medical student loans, five months after mistakenly claiming victory.

Young people are abandoning the Labour Party. Anger over Gaza, repeated U-turns, and internal purges of the left have all contributed to youth membership plummeting from 100,000 to 30,000. So, who are the remaining young people in the Labour Party – and what do they think needs to change?

The sun seemed to never set on the British Empire, until it finally did. As the spirit of liberation enveloped Africa in the 1960s, the British reluctantly acknowledged that the writing was on the wall. One by one, nations across the continent tasted freedom from decades of European colonialism. But …

Rates of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) among young people have increased significantly over the past decade, according to new NHS data — though the reasons may be more complex than they appear.

In Angell Town, Brixton, work is underway on a new community hub for local residents in south London. upCYCLE is a social enterprise established in July 2020, when founder Philip Dobson began fixing bikes destined for landfill and donating them to charities, in the midst of the pandemic and Black …

On a quiet stretch of Park Lane in Teddington, something quietly extraordinary is happening.

The United Kingdom’s love of Thai food is undeniable. A recent YouGov survey polled Thai as one of Britain’s favourite cuisines, only behind Chinese, Indian and Italian food - which have long been established here. Thai food has muscled its way into the UK’s extremely competitive hospitality sector, with more …

Residents of a Lambeth estate have feared losing their homes for 14 years, amidst ongoing council plans for regeneration

The Government has revealed its thrice-delayed plan to halve what ministers call a ‘national emergency’ of violence against women and girls over the next decade

The Government has revealed its thrice-delayed plan to halve what ministers call a ‘national emergency’ of violence against women and girls over the next decade