Monzo’s long‑running American experiment has come to an abrupt end. After years of pilot programs, partnerships, and regulatory roadblocks, the UK’s brightest neobank has quietly stepped back from its most ambitious expansion.

Tyson Fury returns on 11 April 2026 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to face Arslanbek Makhmudov, alongside Conor Benn meeting former two‑time world champion Regis Prograis in the co‑main event.

The idea of Tottenham Hotspur being dragged into a relegation battle would normally sound unthinkable. However, a recent run of poor form has been enough to spark concern, frustration, and more than a few dramatic headlines.

This year's Oscars delivered a record-breaking year for movies, with some of the industry's greatest talent in attendance for the 98th Ceremony. Starting with a skit led by host Conan O'Brien, who ran through many of the nominated films whilst being chased by a large group of children, reminiscent of Weapons, before getting into the nitty-gritty.

Britain is growing older, and the economic effects of this demographic shift are becoming impossible to ignore. With life expectancy rising and birth rates falling, the balance between working‑age adults and retirees is steadily tilting, placing new pressures on everything from public finances to the labour market.

As with every month, Sony and Microsoft will be releasing a fresh batch of Free games for their Membership-holders to download in March; here's what to expect!

The UK is entering a more turbulent phase in its labour market, with unemployment climbing to levels not seen in several years. Recent figures show the jobless rate rising to around 5.2%, its highest point in nearly half a decade, reflecting a broader cooling of economic momentum and a growing sense of uncertainty among employers.

The NBA All-Star Weekend came to dazzle at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, home of the LA Clippers. The weekend included star performances from VJ Edgecombe as the Rising Stars MVP, the Team Knicks duo, Brunson & Towns, in the skills challenge, Damian Lillard shooting lights out to win his third three-point contest, Keshad Johnson's slam dunk contest victory, and Anthony Edwards' All-Star Game MVP.

London's theatre scene isn't just restricted to the usual favourites such as Hamilton or Les Misérables; the City continues to offer a range of new plays and musicals, whether it's an interpretation of an old classic from Shakespeare or T.S. Eliot, or something completely new. Here are some upcoming theatrical experiences to get engrossed by, some with more limited runs than others.

The 2020s have marked one of the most dramatic transitions in modern tennis history. Often, we find ourselves reminiscing about the Big Three Era, but midway into the decade, a new hierarchy is forming, and the 2026 roadmap has begun. With Alcaraz and Rybakina's victories in the AO 2026, for the upcoming ATP and WTA tours, the sport feels both settled and wide open.

For decades, the Super Bowl has been as much a cultural spectacle as a sporting event. The halftime show, celebrity cameos, viral commercials, and social-media theatrics often overshadow the game itself. Yet Super Bowl LX marked a noticeable shift — not just in who won, but in how the game was won, and what it suggests about the future of football. This wasn’t simply another championship. It felt like a turning point.

Manchester has entered a new chapter—one defined not by its industrial past but by its unmistakable momentum. Once the engine of the Industrial Revolution, the city has reinvented itself as the UK’s fastest‑growing city

Elena Rybakina’s victory at the Australian Open boosts her ranking significantly: she moves up to world No. 3 in the WTA rankings as a result of her Grand Slam title run, on the mens side Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 in the men’s singles final at the 2026 Australian Open in Melbourne.

As anyone will know, the Fast & Furious franchise has been churning out movies for many, MANY years now, with some high points, some slightly bumpier moments, and numerous returns from the dead for characters.

Late January came the announcement that 6-time Champion Coach Bill Belichick did not receive enough votes (40 of 50) to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Deep debate arose because voters are overwhelmingly journalists, not former players, coaches, or executives.

The 2026 Australian Open — held at Melbourne Park through late January — has delivered high-stakes tennis and major storylines across both the men’s and women’s draws. On the women’s side, world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka has been dominant, reaching her fourth straight Australian Open final without dropping a set. On the men’s side, the semifinals are set with Carlos Alcaraz vs Alexander Zverev and Novak Djokovic vs Jannik Sinner.

The U.S., led by President Donald Trump, has reignited an intense push to elevate its role in Greenland’s future — including controversial talk about acquiring or gaining firm control over the island. Trump argues that Greenland is vital to U.S. national security, particularly in the Arctic, as competition with Russia and China intensifies.

A major government announcement is expected to set out the most significant overhaul of northern and Midlands rail links in a generation, with confirmation of the £45 billion Northern Powerhouse Rail programme and early plans for a new Manchester–Birmingham line.

With a fresh set of Oscar nominations, there is always disappointment, elation, and shocks for audiences and industry players; this year has brought a range of newbie actors to the table, some returning faces, and a big record-breaker for the industry.

This is a year to truly be excited as a cinema fan; whether you enjoy biopics, adrenaline-pumping thrillers, or superhero dazzle, this guide breaks down the top movies from January to June, covering plot, directors/ cast and whether it's worth either watching in the cinema or at-home streaming.