
Culture
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London launches Inclusive Talent Strategy to drive skills revolution and open up new job opportunities
London Councils and the Mayor of London have unveiled a new Inclusive Talent Strategy, backed by a £147.2 million investment aimed at transforming the capital’s skills system and supportingRead More... -
Prince William teams up with Matthew McConaughey, Kylie Minogue, and more for Earthshot Prize in Brazil
In just two weeks, Prince William will be heading to Rio de Janeiro for his fifth annual Earthshot Prize awards — and he’s bringing a star-studded lineup along for the ride.Read More... -
David Attenborough becomes oldest-ever daytime Emmy winner
Legendary broadcaster Sir David Attenborough has made history once again — this time as the oldest winner of a Daytime Emmy Award.Read More... -
National Children’s Choir of Great Britain opens London auditions across four dates
Children aged 9-19 who love singing may audition to join the choirs from Easter 2026Read More... -
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The Government is kicking off a fast-track review to scrap outdated licensing rules that have been holding back pubs, bars, and community events — and they want to hear directly from theRead More...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...

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UK News
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Social housing sector sees modest growth as rents rise, says regulator
England’s social housing sector has grown modestly over the past year, with nearly 38,000 more affordable homes added since 2024, according to new...29 October 2025Read More... -
Britain’s Reform party faces its first local government tests
Britain’s populist Reform UK party, buoyed by fiery rhetoric against illegal immigration, the European Union, and the traditional political establishment,...29 October 2025Read More... -
Largest crackdown on illegal workers in UK history
The UK government has launched its biggest ever operation against illegal working, with arrests reaching record highs following an unprecedented...29 October 2025Read More... -
Two RSIPF senior officers complete UK leadership training
Two senior officers from the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) have returned home after successfully completing a five-week International...29 October 2025Read More... -
Labour hits record low in polls as Reform and Greens surge ahead
Labour has slumped to its lowest ever level in a YouGov poll, with Sir Keir Starmer’s party now almost neck and neck with the Conservatives, Greens,...28 October 2025Read More... -
Uncertainty for UK staff as Amazon confirms 14,000 job cuts worldwide
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New era for Britain’s buses: landmark bill puts passengers back in control
Thousands of bus passengers across England are set to benefit from more reliable and safer journeys after the government’s Bus Services Act officially...28 October 2025Read More... -
UK shop prices fall for first time since March as retailers slash food costs
British shop prices declined in October for the first time in seven months, driven by the sharpest drop in food prices in nearly five years, according...28 October 2025Read More... -
London issues over 9 million parking and traffic fines in 2024–25, data reveals
London’s motorists were hit with more than 9.4 million Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) in the past year, according to new figures from London Councils....27 October 2025Read More... -
Over 2,000 jobs at risk as Petrofac enters administration
More than 2,000 jobs in Scotland are under threat after oil and energy services firm Petrofac filed for administration.27 October 2025Read More... -
MPs accuse Home Office of ‘squandering billions’ on asylum hotels
The Home Office has “squandered billions” of pounds in public money on housing asylum seekers in hotels, a damning report by MPs has found.27 October 2025Read More... -
Fee scrapped to help protect victims from being tracked by abusers
From November, survivors of domestic abuse and violence will no longer have to pay more than £300 to keep their personal details hidden from public...27 October 2025Read More... -
Factory investment slumps to post-Brexit lows in blow to Reeves
Britain’s manufacturers have slashed spending on new equipment to the lowest level since the aftermath of the Brexit vote, amid growing fears that...27 October 2025Read More... -
King Charles to urge Prince Andrew to leave Royal Lodge after 22 years rent-free
King Charles is expected to press ahead with efforts to persuade his brother, Prince Andrew, to vacate Royal Lodge — the 30-room mansion in Windsor...26 October 2025Read More...
World News
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Update on the UK–Switzerland services mobility agreement
The UK and Switzerland have agreed to extend the existing Services Mobility Agreement (SMA) for another four years, ensuring it remains in place until...29 October 2025Read More... -
Two arrested after daring €88m jewel heist at the Louvre
French police have arrested two suspects in connection with the audacious daylight theft of crown jewels worth €88 million from the Louvre Museum...26 October 2025Read More... -
UK and Kuwait strengthen partnership at 22nd Joint Steering Group Meeting in London
The United Kingdom hosted the 22nd UK-Kuwait Joint Steering Group (JSG) on 23 October, reaffirming the long-standing and close relationship between...26 October 2025Read More... -
Mystery donor gives $130 million to keep US troops paid during shutdown
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Ivory Coast votes as President Ouattara’s age and legacy take center stage
Ivory Coast heads to the polls today in a closely watched presidential election that could mark the end of an era. More than eight million registered...25 October 2025Read More... -
Royal Navy shadows Spanish patrol vessel leaving Gibraltar waters
A Royal Navy patrol boat has escorted a Spanish Navy vessel out of British Gibraltar Territorial Waters in the latest maritime encounter between the...25 October 2025Read More... -
Chinese oil giants pause Russian crude purchases amid U.S. sanctions
Chinese state-owned oil companies have temporarily halted their purchases of Russian seaborne crude after the United States hit Moscow’s two largest...24 October 2025Read More... -
German police seize millions in suspected art forgeries — including fake Picassos
German investigators have uncovered a trove of suspected forged artworks worth millions of euros, including pieces falsely attributed to Pablo Picasso,...24 October 2025Read More... -
King Charles and Pope Leo pray together in historic first since Anglican-Catholic split
In a moment of historic reconciliation, King Charles III on Thursday became the first head of the Church of England to pray publicly with a pope—500...23 October 2025Read More... -
US strike sinks suspected drug boat in Pacific, killing two
US forces have carried out another strike on a vessel suspected of drug trafficking — this time in the Pacific Ocean — killing two people on board,...22 October 2025Read More... -
From £5,000 start-up to global exporter: Leeds entrepreneur expands into North America
What began as a £5,000 start-up in Leeds has grown into an international success story. Yorkshire entrepreneur Tayo Adebisi, founder of Tilz Prosperitas,...21 October 2025Read More... -
Nobel Institute probes possible spying ahead of Peace Prize announcement
Officials at the Norwegian Nobel Institute in Oslo have brought in international cybersecurity experts to investigate a possible case of espionage....21 October 2025Read More... -
Half the Internet’ knocked offline after massive Amazon cloud outage — experts warn cyberattack can’t be ruled out
A massive internet outage sent shockwaves across the globe on Monday morning after Amazon Web Services (AWS) — the backbone of much of the internet...20 October 2025Read More... -
Louvre closes after bold daylight heist as police hunt experienced thieves
The Louvre Museum in Paris will remain closed Monday as French police continue their search for the team of thieves behind a daring daylight robbery...20 October 2025Read More...
Media
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Thousands of Vodafone customers left without internet after major outage
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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...

