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• BBC director general to depart in April after resignation - BBC28 January 2026, 1:54 pm
  BBC director general to depart in April after resignation  BBCBBC confirms arrangements for Interim Director General  BBCRhodri Talfan Davies confirmed as interim BBC director-general  The IndependentBBC announces Tim Davie replacement after broadcaster's Director General forced to resign over Donald Trump crisis  GB NewsBBC names interim replacement for outgoing director-general Tim Davie  C21media
  
• Ofsted finds no political bias at Bristol school criticised for cancelling MP’s visit - The Guardian28 January 2026, 1:50 pm
  Ofsted finds no political bias at Bristol school criticised for cancelling MP’s visit  The GuardianOfsted clears school that cancelled Jewish MP’s visit  The Telegraph'No evidence of bias' at school that delayed MP visit  BBCOfsted: No evidence of political bias at Bristol school that postponed MP visit | ITV News  ITVX'No evidence of bias' at Bristol school that postponed MP visit  BBC
  
• Tyson Fury to face Arslanbek Makhmudov in UK on 11 April - BBC28 January 2026, 1:36 pm
  Tyson Fury to face Arslanbek Makhmudov in UK on 11 April  BBCTyson Fury confirms comeback fight against Arslanbek Makhmudov for April 11  Sky SportsTyson Fury set for heavyweight boxing comeback in April on Netflix  The GuardianTyson Fury told his comeback from retirement is 'pointless'  The MirrorTyson Fury confirms opponent in return to the ring after coming out of retirement  The Independent
  
• Harry Styles to break Wembley Stadium record with 12 shows - BBC28 January 2026, 1:18 pm
  Harry Styles to break Wembley Stadium record with 12 shows  BBCHarry Styles fans are furious at his tour ticket prices – but are they actually unreasonable?  The IndependentHarry Styles supporting small music venues with tour donation  BBCSo you're buying tickets for Harry Styles' tour. Can artists control the prices?  NPRHarry Styles Adds More European Shows Amid Record-Breaking Demand for NYC Residency  Rolling Stone
  
• Badenoch apologises for Braverman mental health claim - BBC28 January 2026, 12:56 pm
  Badenoch apologises for Braverman mental health claim  BBC‘Not surprised at all’: Fareham voters size up Suella Braverman’s Reform switch  The GuardianWill Suella Braverman's defection prompt a by-election?  BBCSuella Braverman defects: is Reform becoming a magnet for Tory baggage?  The ConversationSuella Braverman has been vilified for telling the truth  The Telegraph
  
• David Lammy pressed on business rates by Andrew Griffith at deputy PMQs - BBC28 January 2026, 12:42 pm
  David Lammy pressed on business rates by Andrew Griffith at deputy PMQs  BBCPMQs live updates: Andrew Griffith presses David Lammy on business rates  BBCStarmer says he is ‘focused on our national interest’ as he begins China visit – UK politics live  The GuardianPMQs: Lammy dismisses Tory attacks on business rates  politico.euWhat we learnt from PMQs: David Lammy is saved by Andrew Griffith  New Statesman
  
• England’s most deprived areas to get worse by next election, report for No 10 finds - The Guardian28 January 2026, 12:37 pm
  England’s most deprived areas to get worse by next election, report for No 10 finds  The GuardianKeir Starmer could pump billions into areas where Reform is leading  The TimesRevealed: The UK’s most deprived neighbourhoods where crime and unemployment will rise the most  The IndependentCall for large-scale investment in neighbourhood recovery  LocalGov.co.ukThe Left Behind: Deprived Areas to Get Worse Under Current Policy  streamlinefeed.co.ke
  
• New Archbishop of Canterbury Dame Sarah Mullally says she will speak out on misogyny - BBC28 January 2026, 12:31 pm
  New Archbishop of Canterbury Dame Sarah Mullally says she will speak out on misogyny  BBCBishop Sarah Mullally to be confirmed Archbishop of Canterbury  archbishopofcanterbury.orgChurch defends Archbishop of Canterbury’s record over abuse scandals  The TelegraphFirst female Archbishop of Canterbury pledges help for ‘fractured world’  The TimesArchbishop of Canterbury latest: Dame Sarah Mullally becomes first woman to ever lead church - as heckler interrupts ceremony  Sky News
  
• Centrist ideas no longer wanted in Conservative party, says Kemi Badenoch - The Guardian28 January 2026, 12:14 pm
  Centrist ideas no longer wanted in Conservative party, says Kemi Badenoch  The GuardianBadenoch mocks Jenrick and Braverman as she tries to get Tories back on track after Reform defections  The IndependentTories say they’re not the ‘drama queens’ of British politics anymore  politico.euKemi Badenoch calls Reform UK defectors 'drama queens' in a 'psychodrama'  ITVXKemi Badenoch begins purge of suspected Tory traitors  The Telegraph
  
• Chris Brown appears in London court over alleged 'bottle attack' - Sky News28 January 2026, 12:03 pm
  Chris Brown appears in London court over alleged 'bottle attack'  Sky NewsUS singer Chris Brown in UK court ahead of October assault trial  ReutersChris Brown appears at London court in 'bottle attack' case  RTE.ieChris Brown in court RECAP: Singer waves at fans as he's flanked by security  The Mirror£5m bail for Chris Brown as he denies tequila bottle attack at Mayfair club  upday News
  
• Mobo Awards 2026: Olivia Dean set to perform - BBC28 January 2026, 11:44 am
  Mobo Awards 2026: Olivia Dean set to perform  BBCMOBO confirms Olivia Dean, FLO and Tiwa Savage as first artist performers for 2026 ceremony  Music WeekEve and Eddie Kadi to host MOBO Awards in Manchester, with Olivia Dean set to perform  manchestersfinest.comExclusive: MOBO Awards Hosts Eve & Eddie Kadi Dish on Hosting Milestone 30th Anniversary Show  That Grape Juice.netHip-hop icon Eve and Eddie Kadi to host 2026 MOBO Awards as first performers announced  Contactmusic.com
  
• Windows 11’s ability to resume Android apps on your PC is getting closer - The Verge28 January 2026, 11:18 am
  Windows 11’s ability to resume Android apps on your PC is getting closer  The VergeMicrosoft is finally fixing Windows 11 under the hood — and this could be a make-or-break moment for the OS  TechRadarWindows 11 version 26H2: Everything you need to know  Windows CentralWindows 11 25H2 and 24H2 get new features and useful fixes in the latest builds  NeowinWindows 11's most underused feature is getting a boost soon  XDA
  
• Transfer news LIVE! Alvarez to Arsenal; Chelsea handed new boost - standard.co.uk28 January 2026, 10:41 am
  Transfer news LIVE! Alvarez to Arsenal; Chelsea handed new boost  standard.co.ukArsenal weighing up Julián Álvarez summer transfer - sources  ESPNArsenal get Julian Alvarez £87m update as boss hopes deal 'will take shape soon'  Daily StarArsenal transfer news: £87m statement signing 'explored' as Mikel Arteta gets immediate boost  The MirrorSources: Arsenal told £80m Julian Alvarez offer will be accepted  Football Insider
  
• Google Exploring Ways To Allow Sites To Opt Out Of AI Overviews & AI Mode - Search Engine Roundtable28 January 2026, 10:40 am
  Google Exploring Ways To Allow Sites To Opt Out Of AI Overviews & AI Mode  Search Engine RoundtableUK media groups should be allowed to opt out of Google AI Overviews, CMA says  The GuardianGoogle forced to end AI ‘exploitation’ of websites  The TelegraphCMA targets Google AI overviews in push to loosen search dominance  Financial TimesGoogle faces making changes to search services under watchdog proposals  The Independent
  
• The surprisingly big health benefits of just a little exercise - Nature28 January 2026, 10:18 am
  The surprisingly big health benefits of just a little exercise  NatureHealth and fitness  eastsuffolk.gov.ukMove Over, Hour-Long Gym Sessions - Movement Snacks Are Trending as *The* Way To Get In Your Best Shape Ever  Marie Claire UKHow long do you need to spend in the gym to get strong? Less than you think  wgbh.orgHow much exercise should you do?  BBC