2 h. ago Oxford is still top of the class but UK universities perform their worst in a decade amid warning of 'new world order'

This year's Times Higher Education (THE) league tables found that while some of our universities are still world-leading, there are 'clear warning signs of UK decline'.

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3 h. ago Best Universities in Europe: Here are Europe's top 15 universities

Edinburgh University is the only institution to be recognised among the best in Europe, according to the 2026 THE World University Rankings.

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3 h. ago Home buyer demand weakens for third month in a row as sales fall – surveyors

Uncertainty around potential measures in the Budget is likely adding to cautious sentiment, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors said.

Economics

3 h. ago Government plans to merge benefits could save billions, says think tank

Merging jobseeker’s allowance and employment support allowance could save between £2 billion and £3 billion a year, the IFS has said.

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3 h. ago Brits issued winter energy supply warning with ‘tight days’ ahead

Neso added that imports will be available when needed to help cover demand

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3 h. ago Britain could face ‘tight days’ in winter energy supply, grid operator warns

Early data has suggested that ‘tight days’ are most likely to take place in early December or mid-January.

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3 h. ago Blackout warning risk during two months this winter if there are ‘tight days’, says energy system regulator

WARNINGS of potential blackouts this winter have been issued, with "tight days" for energy supply expected in early December and mid-January. The National Energy System Operator (NESO) has warned that there may still be tight periods this winter where electricity supply struggles to meet demand. In these cases, system notices could be issued to increase...

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3 h. ago Researchers warn doctors could be ‘overtesting’ for prostate cancer

PSA testing remains controversial because it can lead to healthy men being diagnosed and treated unnecessarily

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3 h. ago EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: How does Tony Blair manage to pay staff $100million in a year?

Tony Blair - named on President Donald Trump 's Board of Peace to run post-war Gaza - isn't remotely coy about the fact his eponymous institute is awash with cash

Economics

3 h. ago Charlotte Church has 'complicated' financial situation admitting 'I haven't got a lot'

The pop singer who has been open about her lavish spending habits, has admitted that she's not as wealthy as people might think ahead of her Traitors debut this week.

Politics

3 h. ago China sends horror WW3 threat of nuclear strike hitting in 20 minutes

Victor Gao, Vice President of the Centre for China and Globalisation, warned of "devastating consequences" should China come under attack and boasted of a long-range missile that can hit in minutes

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4 h. ago King Charles warns ‘it’s never been more important to protect our planet’ with launch of new documentary

The documentary will feature the King’s own reflections on his lifelong commitment to promoting a sustainable world

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4 h. ago Keir Starmer's cabinet warned not to use emergency cash to fund public sector pay rises

No10 described the clampdown on the use of the government's reserve funds ahead of next month's Budget as "tough but prudent"

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4 h. ago ‘Don’t collect talent’ – Thomas Tuchel sends warning to Jude Bellingham & Co about World Cup spots after shock snubs

THOMAS TUCHEL claims England will be underdogs at the World Cup finals. And the Three Lions manager, preparing for the friendly with Wales at Wembley, insisted he will not be “collecting talent” when picking his teams with Jude Bellingham, Phil Foden and Jack Grealish all controversially missing out on this squad. Tuchel, who will be...

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4 h. ago No more bailouts to fund public sector pay rises, cabinet ministers warned

Labour chancellor Rachel Reeves tightens purse strings ahead of difficult Autumn Budget

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5 h. ago Footsie and gold soar to record highs as investors shrug off Bank of England's AI 'correction' warning

On a record-breaking day on financial markets, the FTSE 100 rose 0.7%, or 65.29 points to an all-time high of 9548.87, while bullion hit $4,059 an ounce.

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6 h. ago Tuchel insists England should embrace underdog status at 2026 World Cup

Tuchel: ‘I don’t see why we should burden ourselves’Head coach ‘not just collecting most talented players’Thomas Tuchel has said England would be underdogs at the World Cup and would be stronger if they did not allow themselves to become burdened by expectation.Tuchel, who delivered another warning to Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden by reiterating that he is not looking to collect talents, was adamant that his side would not be one of the favourites next summer. The German stressed that England, who have been losing finalists in two successive European Championships, should not get carried away given they have not won the men’s World Cup since 1966. Continue reading...

Politics

6 h. ago The new public defender: Some are turning to ChatGPT to offer legal advice and win small claims cases

Backers say using artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT helps level the playing field for people without access to lawyers, while others warn of potential for ‘hallucinations,’ fines, and inaccurate advice

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7 h. ago Big Brother star George breaks silence after show axe over 'unacceptable behaviour'

George was removed from the Big Brother house after using 'unacceptable language' after repeated warnings - with insiders saying the comments won't be aired

Politics

7 h. ago UNICEF warns that number of children in Haiti displaced by violence has nearly doubled

A new UNICEF report has found that the number of children displaced by violence in Haiti has nearly doubled to 680,000

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