Culture
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Cheers to change: cutting red tape could bring more food, music and fun to your local
The Government is kicking off a fast-track review to scrap outdated licensing rules that have been holding back pubs, bars, and community events — and they want to hear directly from theRead More... -
£20 million boost to keep local museums open and thriving
Millions of people across England will continue to enjoy their local museums thanks to a new £20 million government investment.Read More... -
Robbie Williams’ Istanbul concert canceled over safety concerns
British pop star Robbie Williams announced that his upcoming concert in Istanbul has been canceled after local authorities decided to call off the show due to safety concerns.Read More... -
Aloha London: British Museum honors the Hawaiian Kingdom’s journey across cceans
Two hundred years after Hawaiian royalty first set foot in London, their story will be brought to life in a new British Museum exhibition titled “Hawai‘i: A Kingdom Crossing Oceans”.Read More... -
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...
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UK News
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London secures £36 million to tackle rising homelessness
The government has announced an £84 million national funding package aimed at preventing homelessness and supporting children living in temporary...12 October 2025Read More... -
Man and woman charged after £90,000 worth of drugs found in Highland car stop
A man and a woman have been charged after police discovered more than £90,000 worth of drugs in a car on the A9 near Tain over the weekend.12 October 2025Read More... -
Royal Marines hit bullseye to stop £35 million drug shipment in the Middle East
Royal Marines have struck another major victory against drug traffickers in the Gulf of Oman, stopping a high-speed smuggling boat with a single, pinpoint...12 October 2025Read More... -
UK orders universities to crack down on antisemitism after Manchester terror attack
The British government has told universities to take tougher action against antisemitism following a deadly terror attack outside a synagogue in Manchester....12 October 2025Read More... -
Chinese firm plans £1.5bn wind turbine factory in Scotland, creating 1,500 jobs
A Chinese renewable energy giant, Ming Yang Smart Energy, has unveiled plans to build what will become the UK’s largest wind turbine manufacturing...11 October 2025Read More... -
Lucky UK player wins £25 million EuroMillions jackpot
A lucky lottery player in the UK has struck gold, taking home an incredible £25.7 million in Friday night’s EuroMillions draw after matching all...11 October 2025Read More... -
New British passports to feature King Charles III’s Coat of Arms
Starting this December, the first British passports featuring His Majesty King Charles III’s official Coat of Arms will begin rolling out, marking...11 October 2025Read More... -
Royal Mail and TikTok Shop join forces to strengthen UK e-commerce delivery network
In a move that highlights the growing intersection of social media and e-commerce, Royal Mail has announced a new partnership with TikTok Shop, giving...11 October 2025Read More... -
UK uses new powers to keep Google’s search dominance in check
The UK has taken a major step in regulating Big Tech by giving Google “strategic market status” in online search — the first time the country’s...10 October 2025Read More... -
Casino gets green light for iconic Central London site
A landmark building near Piccadilly Circus is set for a new lease of life after Westminster councillors approved plans to turn it into a casino.10 October 2025Read More... -
Palestinian rights group appeals UK court ruling on F-35 jet parts sent to Israel
A Palestinian human rights group, Al-Haq, has appealed a British court decision that allowed the UK government to continue sending parts for F-35 fighter...10 October 2025Read More... -
Britain shortlists 82 jobs for temporary work visas to tackle Labour shortages
Britain has announced a new list of 82 mid-skilled jobs eligible for temporary work visas as part of a fresh migration plan designed to address ongoing...09 October 2025Read More... -
570,000 families dodge Hallowe’en scares with tax-free childcare
As the Hallowe’en holidays creep closer, more than half a million families are keeping childcare costs from becoming truly frightening — thanks...09 October 2025Read More... -
Azerbaijan’s oil fund invests $66 million in London’s Gatwick Airport
Azerbaijan’s sovereign wealth fund, SOFAZ, has announced a new investment of £50 million (around $66 million) in London’s Gatwick Airport, marking...09 October 2025Read More... -
Protecting communities and powering renewal: over 24,000 homes and businesses now safer from flooding
151 new flood defence schemes completed in just 12 months, strengthening protection for communities across the country.08 October 2025Read More...
World News
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Starmer to attend Egypt summit on Gaza peace plan, No 10 confirms
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will travel to Egypt on Monday to attend an international peace summit where a new Gaza peace plan is expected to be...12 October 2025Read More... -
British High Commission celebrates Day of the Girl Child with a game of football
To mark the International Day of the Girl Child (11 October), the British High Commission in New Delhi hosted a special football match with young girls...11 October 2025Read More... -
María Corina Machado of Venezuela wins the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, honoring her steadfast fight for democracy in one of...10 October 2025Read More... -
Trump awaits Nobel Peace Prize decision after Gaza ceasefire deal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has sparked buzz online after posting an AI-generated image of himself handing Donald Trump a Nobel Peace...10 October 2025Read More... -
Rishi Sunak joins Microsoft and Anthropic as senior adviser
Former British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has taken on new advisory roles with U.S. tech giant Microsoft and artificial intelligence startup Anthropic,...10 October 2025Read More... -
Macron to appoint new French Prime Minister within 48 hours
French President Emmanuel Macron is set to name a new prime minister within the next two days, according to the Elysee Palace. The announcement comes...09 October 2025Read More... -
US envoy and Trump’s son-in-law to join Gaza peace talks in Egypt
U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, former President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, are heading to Egypt on Wednesday to take part in...08 October 2025Read More... -
UK won’t ease visa rules for India, says Starmer
During his visit to India, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer made it clear that the UK will not be relaxing its visa rules for Indian citizens — despite...08 October 2025Read More... -
Uganda–UK health summit celebrates innovation and lasting partnerships
The British High Commission in Kampala recently brought together senior policymakers, health professionals, diaspora leaders, and development partners...07 October 2025Read More... -
Tesla’s car sales in Germany drop 9.4% in September
Tesla’s sales in Germany took a hit last month, falling 9.4% compared to the same period last year, according to new data from Germany’s Federal...06 October 2025Read More... -
Australia and Papua New Guinea sign major defence pact
Australia and Papua New Guinea (PNG) have signed a landmark defence agreement that deepens their military ties and commits both nations to come to...06 October 2025Read More... -
Inspired by Thatcher, Japan’s Takaichi breaks political barriers on her way to the top
Sanae Takaichi has just shattered one of Japan’s biggest political glass ceilings. On Saturday, the 64-year-old lawmaker won the leadership of the...04 October 2025Read More... -
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...
Media
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RedBird Capital seeks UK approval to take over The Telegraph
RedBird Capital Partners has formally asked the UK government to approve its proposed acquisition of The Telegraph, according to an internal memo seen...11 October 2025Read More... -
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...