Culture
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Chained Bibles and tiny dictionaries: 600 years of the Guildhall Library
Six centuries ago, Richard “Dick” Whittington – yes, the very one from the folk tale – left money in his will to set up a library in London. Today, that library is celebrating its 600th birthday...Read More... -
World’s First Youth Culture Museum to open in Camden, London
London is set to welcome the world’s first museum dedicated solely to youth culture this December, based in Camden at the St. Pancras Campus on Georgiana Street. The Museum of YouthRead More... -
YouTube creators added £2.2bn to the UK economy in 2024
YouTube creators pumped an impressive £2.2bn into the UK economy last year, supporting around 45,000 jobs, according to new research from Oxford Economics.Read More... -
Royal visit celebrates the reopening of Lloyd’s Register’s historic London headquarters
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has officially reopened the newly refurbished Lloyd’s Register headquarters in central London—a building steeped in maritime history that is now lookingRead More... -
National Library of Brazil and British Library announce new partnership
The National Library of Brazil (FBN) in Rio and the British Library (BL) in London just signed a partnership to team up on research projects, public engagement, and knowledge-sharing aboutRead More... -
Martin Jennings chosen to sculpt national memorial of Queen Elizabeth II
Renowned British sculptor Martin Jennings has been chosen to create the statue of Queen Elizabeth II that will form the centrepiece of the UK’s national memorial in St James’s Park.Read More... -
British Library to celebrate Agatha Christie with landmark 2026 exhibition
The British Library has just announced something pretty exciting: in October 2026, it’s opening a major exhibition dedicated to the Queen of Crime herself, Agatha Christie.Read More... -
America’s secret party palace in London: where presidents crash and celebrities mingle
Tucked away inside Regent’s Park, on a private stretch of land the size of seven football pitches, sits Winfield House — the official residence of the US ambassador to the UK. On paper, it’s...Read More... -
National Gallery receives £375m boost for landmark expansion
The National Gallery in London is preparing for a major transformation after securing a record-breaking £375 million in donations to fund a brand-new wing.Read More... -
Turns out David Bowie still had one more surprise up his sleeve
When he passed away in 2016, the world thought his last artistic statement was Blackstar – that haunting, brilliant final album shaped by his own awareness of mortality. But tucked away,Read More... -
Part of Victorian building collapses in Cleckheaton
A section of a former Victorian church, now used as a wedding venue, has collapsed onto a busy street in Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire.Read More... -
Black culture festival returns to Trafalgar Square this weekend
Trafalgar Square is set to come alive this weekend with the return of Black On The Square—a free festival celebrating Black culture, creativity, and community. Running from 12pm to 6pm, theRead More...
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UK News
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Thames Water lenders step in with major rescue plan
Thames Water’s lenders have put forward a new lifeline to stop the UK’s biggest water company from collapsing.02 October 2025Read More... -
Boost for jobs and military capability with new defence equipment system
The UK Armed Forces are set to benefit from a major upgrade in how they manage and maintain their equipment, thanks to a new £320 million contract...02 October 2025Read More... -
UK to reform asylum rules to curb small boat crossings
The UK government has announced major changes to its asylum system, removing the automatic right for refugees to settle permanently and bring family...02 October 2025Read More... -
UK manufacturing slows at sharpest rate in five months
UK factories had a tough September, with manufacturing activity shrinking at the fastest pace since April, according to new data.01 October 2025Read More... -
London’s homelessness bill hits £5.5 million every day
London’s homelessness crisis is spiralling, with new figures showing boroughs now spend £5.5 million every single day tackling it. That’s up from...01 October 2025Read More... -
Sterling bounces back after recent losses, markets eye U.S. data
The pound regained some ground on Monday, rising against both the dollar and the euro after two tough weeks of declines. Investors hit pause following...30 September 2025Read More... -
King Charles reportedly draws a line on Prince Harry’s future role
King Charles has made his position clear when it comes to Prince Harry’s place in the royal fold.30 September 2025Read More... -
Britain may tighten rules for migrants seeking permanent residency
The UK government is preparing to make it harder for migrants to secure permanent residency, in a bid to respond to rising political pressure over...30 September 2025Read More... -
UK economy grows modestly, but current account gap widens
Britain’s economy expanded by 0.3% between April and June, according to official figures released on Tuesday. The number matched earlier estimates...30 September 2025Read More... -
Under-25s could lose benefits if they refuse job offers, says Reeves
Young people who have been out of work for more than 18 months will be guaranteed a job under a new Labour scheme — but those who turn down the offer...29 September 2025Read More... -
Keir Starmer calls for Labour unity as Farage’s Reform UK surges in polls
At Labour’s annual conference in Liverpool, Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivered a blunt message to his party: stop the infighting and get behind...29 September 2025Read More... -
UK invests £4m in next-gen aviation tech to boost jobs and go green
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Britain may tighten rules for migrants seeking permanent residency
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Government steps in with £1.5bn support for Jaguar Land Rover after cyber-attack
The UK Government has stepped in to support Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) and its supply chain with a loan guarantee worth up to £1.5 billion, following...28 September 2025Read More...
World News
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Elon Musk becomes world’s first half-trillionaire
Elon Musk just hit another jaw-dropping milestone—he’s now the first person in history to cross the $500 billion net worth mark.02 October 2025Read More... -
UK launches new AI initiatives to support Africa’s development at G20 summit
At the G20 summit in Cape Town, the UK government unveiled a series of new projects aimed at promoting responsible and inclusive use of artificial...01 October 2025Read More... -
Leaders in Middle East and Europe back Trump’s Gaza peace plan
A new US-led proposal aimed at ending the war in Gaza has drawn support from leaders across Europe and the Middle East. President Donald Trump, standing...30 September 2025Read More... -
King Charles to meet Pope Leo on rescheduled Vatican visit
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are heading back to Rome next month for a very special meeting with Pope Leo XIV.27 September 2025Read More... -
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh wrap up successful visit to Japan
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh have completed a meaningful four-day visit to Japan, highlighting the close and long-standing ties between the UK...26 September 2025Read More... -
Australia may reverse Palestinian recognition if government changes
Australia could reverse its recognition of a Palestinian state if there’s a change in government, the country’s Opposition Leader Sussan Ley told...23 September 2025Read More... -
Macron slams U.S. Ambassador Kushner’s antisemitism criticism as “unacceptable”
French President Emmanuel Macron has sharply pushed back against U.S. Ambassador Charles Kushner, calling his public criticism of France’s handling...23 September 2025Read More... -
European airports slowly recover after major cyberattack on check-in systems
Airports across Europe are gradually getting back to normal after a cyberattack threw check-in systems into chaos, grounding flights and leaving thousands...21 September 2025Read More... -
Starmer set to announce UK recognition of Palestinian state
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is expected to confirm on Sunday that the UK will officially recognise a Palestinian state — a landmark shift in...21 September 2025Read More... -
Trump slaps $100,000 fee on skilled worker visa applicants
President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order that dramatically changes the H-1B visa program, which allows skilled foreign workers to work...20 September 2025Read More... -
Chancellor meets European finance ministers in Copenhagen to unlock growth
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is in Copenhagen today, joining finance ministers from across Europe, as well as Canada and Ukraine, for talks on defence,...20 September 2025Read More... -
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh to visit Japan
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh will make an official visit to Japan from 18 to 22 September 2025, with events in Tokyo and Osaka. Their visit...18 September 2025Read More... -
UK fighter jets to join NATO mission after Russian drone incursions
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Media
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New hearing begins in Duke of Sussex case against Daily Mail publisher
A new High Court hearing in the Duke of Sussex’s case against the Daily Mail’s publisher is scheduled to begin on Wednesday.01 October 2025Read More... -
Facebook and Instagram to charge £2.99 a month in the UK for ad-free option
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BT chief: UK telecom costs are 10 times higher than in Europe
BT’s CEO, Allison Kirkby, has warned that government-imposed taxes and regulatory costs in the UK are ten times higher than in other European countries...25 September 2025Read More... -
Murdoch succession battle ends: Lachlan secures control of media empire
So after years of family drama, the Murdochs have finally settled who takes over the empire. Rupert Murdoch, now 94, has made it official: his son...09 September 2025Read More... -
Starmer has “opened the door to Farage”, says Corbyn
Jeremy Corbyn has launched a sharp criticism of Labour leader Keir Starmer, accusing him of making space for Nigel Farage’s brand of politics.05 September 2025Read More... -
EasyJet cabin manager fired after turning safety briefings into “comedy routines”
Ross Barr, a 48-year-old former easyJet cabin manager, says he lost his job unfairly — claiming he was sacked not because of his behavior, but because...29 August 2025Read More... -
M&S restores click and collect services after 15-week cyberattack disruption
Marks & Spencer has reinstated its click and collect service for clothing, ending a 15-week suspension triggered by a major cyberattack and data...11 August 2025Read More...