Guardian University Guide 2026: UK Subject Rankings Revealed
The definitive Guardian University Guide 2026 is out now. Discover which UK institutions have topped the rankings for your subject and find the perfect course for your future.
The definitive Guardian University Guide 2026 is out now. Discover which UK institutions have topped the rankings for your subject and find the perfect course for your future.
A prominent UK supermarket chain has unveiled plans to close a number of its stores, impacting several communities. The move is part of a strategic review to ensure long-term viability in a competitive retail market.
Alabama State University and the University of Virginia were plunged into lockdown after receiving chilling terror threats. Students and staff were ordered to shelter in place as law enforcement launched major security operations.
The University of Kent and the University of Greenwich are set to merge in a landmark deal, forming a powerful new higher education institution to rival the UK's elite. The move aims to enhance research, teaching, and regional economic impact.
High street bakery titan Greggs has abruptly closed several of its stores, leaving staff and customers reeling. The sudden move, attributed to a 'number of factors', has sparked concern for the future of other locations.
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Exclusive: The University of Kent and the University of Greenwich are in advanced discussions over a potential 'strategic partnership', a move that could reshape higher education in South East England. The talks, described as 'exploratory', could lead to
Exclusive: Major UK banks including Barclays, Lloyds, and HSBC announce a fresh wave of branch closures for Autumn 2025, leaving communities without vital local banking services and raising concerns about financial exclusion.
Britain's world-class university system faces existential threat from unsustainable funding models, chronic underinvestment, and political short-termism. Urgent reform is needed to prevent irreversible damage.
Major UK banks are accelerating branch closures, shutting down 74 locations across England, Scotland, and Wales in a devastating six-week blow to local communities and the elderly.
Lloyds Banking Group announces the closure of 45 Lloyds and Halifax branches across England and Wales in 2025, citing a dramatic shift to digital banking. Discover if your local branch is affected.
The Body Shop's administrators have announced the immediate closure of nearly half of its 198 UK stores. Find out if your local branch is on the closure list.
Discount retailer BM confirms strategic closure of multiple UK stores in 2024. Find out which locations are affected and the company's future plans.
Major retail chains including Boots, M&S and Iceland are shutting multiple stores across Britain this month. See if your local high street is affected.
Major UK beauty retailer falls into administration, triggering immediate closure of 32 stores and devastating 450 job losses across the country in latest high street blow.
Northwestern University's president steps down following severe federal funding cuts imposed by the Trump administration, triggering academic turmoil and research programme suspensions.
Northwestern University President Michael Schill announces his resignation following intense backlash over a controversial $25 million donation from a family with ties to Donald Trump, sparking a fierce debate on academic freedom and ethical funding.
Exclusive: A damning University of Cambridge and Bournemouth University study exposes a 'devastating postcode lottery' in trauma care, with ministers urged to overhaul support for millions of sufferers.
The Trump administration has moved to sever federal funding to Harvard University, citing concerns over free speech, foreign influence, and institutional bias. This decision sends shockwaves through the academic world and raises questions about the politi
Halifax confirms 13 more bank branches will permanently close by early 2025, dealing another blow to the UK's struggling high streets. See the full list of affected locations and dates.
Groundbreaking UK research reveals how the body's natural process for creating proteins becomes 'clogged', leading to the motor neurone damage seen in MND, opening new avenues for treatment.
Exclusive: Parents and free speech advocates condemn Columbia University for severe disciplinary actions against students involved in pro-Palestinian protests, alleging a failure of due process and a chilling effect on campus activism.
The University of Bath has suspended its EEG Society following a shocking incident where a student was subjected to an unauthorised 'electric shock' experiment. An internal investigation is now underway.
The Glasgow University community is in mourning after the sudden death of 20-year-old student Rory MacDonald. Tributes pour in for the 'kind-hearted' politics and business student as friends highlight the urgent need for mental health support.
Poundland confirms 11 additional UK stores are set to close permanently in 2024, following a strategic review by parent company Pepco. Discover the full list of affected locations and what it means for the high street.
NatWest Group has confirmed it will shut down 55 of its high street branches across the UK in 2024, citing a major shift towards online and mobile banking. This move impacts communities from London to rural Scotland.
The University of Nottingham plunges into crisis as it announces up to 250 compulsory redundancies following a failed voluntary severance scheme, sparking outrage from staff and unions.
Forget Paris and Milan. Discover why British university campuses are now the most influential fashion catwalks, driving global trends and redefining student style in a post-lockdown era.
A prominent UK supermarket chain is set to close 60 stores and cut hundreds of jobs in a drastic restructuring plan aimed at reducing costs and adapting to changing consumer habits.
Groundbreaking research from the University of Galway and the University of Arizona uncovers how cyclical changes in Earth's orbit and axial tilt directly impact the amount of solar energy we receive, with profound implications for understanding long-term