Oxford
- Jun 30
England's maternity system unsafe and discriminatory, review finds as government appoints first commissioner
Baroness Amos's long-awaited investigation finds a system marked by poor care, racism, and a failure to listen, while bereaved families label a proposed national maternity commissioner 'fundamentally dangerous' and renew calls for a statutory public inquiry.
- Jun 18
Anti-racism protesters block streets as Tommy Robinson debates at Oxford Union
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Oxford on Wednesday to oppose a debate featuring far-right activist Tommy Robinson, forcing street closures and a delayed, near‑empty event.
- May 26
British Historian Timothy Garton Ash Wins 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for Social Sciences
The British historian, journalist and essayist Timothy Garton Ash has been awarded the 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for Social Sciences for his chronicling of Europe's democratic struggles and his defense of liberal values.
