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Most Britons do not know scale of UK’s involvement in slavery, survey finds
Vast majority unaware how many people were enslaved and for how long, although poll finds support for reparations is rising. Britons are widely ignorant of the scale and legacy of Britain’s ...The Guardian - 2d -
Briton dies in Kenya after being hit by vehicle in president’s motorcade
Edgar Charles Frederick, 79, was killed in the hit-and-run incident in Nairobi on Thursday. A British national has died in Kenya after being struck by a government vehicle that was part of the ...The Guardian - Mar. 14 -
Thousands of Britons to have welfare income cut by more than 60%
FT calculations point to dramatic impact of government reforms to benefits systemFinancial Times - 4d -
Britons cutting back on spending as confidence in economy falls, survey shows
Most feel financial secure but think UK’s economy is worsening, as chancellor plans welfare cuts in spring statement. Consumers are cutting back spending on everyday items amid falling confidence ...The Guardian - 2d -
Britons could make satellite calls using smartphones by end of 2025
Ofcom hopes to end ‘not spots’ in networks, but access is likely to be limited to very rural areasFinancial Times - 2d -
Mario Pinto, UFC’s next heavyweight star: ‘This is a blood sport, but it’s fair – you have to take ownership’
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Exclusive interview: The Portuguese-Briton discusses his successful UFC debut, after a captivating knockout of Austen LaneYahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Brady upsets Edwards with dominant display
Sean Brady upsets Leon Edwards with a dominant display, submitting the Briton in the fourth round of the pair's welterweight contest at UFC London.BBC News - 5d -
Tom Aspinall provides promising update on Jon Jones fight after UFC meeting
The Briton, who holds the interim heavyweight title, met UFC brass before attending UFC London on SaturdayYahoo Sports - 2d -
Boulter and Norrie knocked out of Indian Wells
There are only two Britons left in Indian Wells after Katie Boulter and Cameron Norrie suffer straight-set defeats in the third round.BBC News - Mar. 10 -
Lewis Hamilton says outside pressure ‘nonexistent’ before F1 Ferrari debut
Briton ‘under no assumptions that it will be easy’ Hopes high at Melbourne for Hamilton and Ferrari Lewis Hamilton has insisted he has nothing to prove and feels no pressure going into his first ...The Guardian - Mar. 13 -
‘He’ll have a blast’: Nigel Mansell, the lion of Ferrari, has high hopes for Lewis Hamilton
The former world champion enjoyed two epic seasons in the scarlet car and believes his fellow Briton will be similarly inspired. Regardless of how Lewis Hamilton’s hugely anticipated debut for ...The Guardian - Mar. 15 -
Jack Draper dismantles Holger Rune to claim Indian Wells title
Briton now world No 7 after 6-2, 6-2 victory Mirra Andreeva, 17, beats Sabalenka for women’s crown In the aftermath of the most brilliant win of his career, Saturday’s grimy, gutsy three-set ...The Guardian - Mar. 16 -
Jeremiah Azu storms to world 60m gold just weeks after winning European title
23-year-old Briton triumphs at world indoors in Nanjing Hunter Bell targeting medal in women’s 1500m final For a man who did not have a senior individual title to his name a fortnight ago, ...The Guardian - 6d -
Emma Raducanu hits Miami hot streak as her persistence finally pays off | Tumaini Carayol
Briton is looking a tougher athlete but can still learn lessons from her quarter-final opponent, Jessica Pegula. Jessica Pegula began her professional tennis journey with a head start on most of ...The Guardian - 2d -
Jack Draper survives scare to defeat Jenson Brooksby at Indian Wells
Briton trails 4-1 in first set but roars back to win 7-5, 6-4 Jamie Murray ‘proud’ after reaching doubles milestone Jack Draper survived a scare to defeat Jenson Brooksby 7-5, 6-4 and book his ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
Indian Wells champion Jack Draper dealt reality check by Jakub Mensik
Briton loses 7-6 (2) 7-6 (3) in Miami Open second round Jacob Fearnley also exits at hands of Alexander Zverev Just under a week after pulling off the greatest achievement of his career so far, ...The Guardian - 5d -
Emma Raducanu’s Miami Open run continues with breeze past Amanda Anisimova
Briton into quarter-finals with 6-1, 6-3 victory First time she has made last eight of a WTA 1000 event Her confidence growing and her game blossoming further with every match, Emma Raducanu ...The Guardian - 3d -
Emma Raducanu’s Miami Open run ends in spirited defeat to Jessica Pegula
Briton loses first career WTA 1000 quarter-final 6-4, 6-7 (3), 6-2 No 4 seed to face Alexandra Eala after her upset win over Iga Swiatek Emma Raducanu’s encouraging run at the Miami Open came to ...The Guardian - 20h