Culture
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British High Commission hosts Sheku Kanneh-Mason and the Kanneh-Mason family
Britain’s most exciting classical music performers, Sheku Kanneh-Mason and the Kanneh-Mason family will be joining British High Commissioner H.E. Vicki Treadell for aRead More... -
LGBTQI+ community organisations invited to apply to run London’s Pride
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today announced that LGBTQI+ community-led organisations can now apply to deliver London’s world-famous Pride celebrationsRead More... -
70 facts to mark The Queen's Platinum Jubilee
1. On 9th September 2015, The Queen became the longest reigning Monarch in British history, surpassing the reign of her great-great-grandmother Queen Victoria. In a speech given...Read More... -
Eid in the Square celebrations return to Trafalgar Square
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has announced that Eid in the Square returns to the capital on Saturday 7 May.Read More... -
Mayor invites families and visitors to ‘Spring into London’
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today announced a free programme of fantastic outdoor art and performance events to encourage Londoners and visitors toRead More... -
Mayor and Assembly commemorate Holocaust Memorial
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, and Chair of the London Assembly, Andrew Boff AM, will today (Monday 24th January) join Jewish community leaders, Holocaust and genocide survivors atRead More... -
British Library and University of Westminster announce major research collaboration into black British music
Today the British Library and University of Westminster announce a new partnership to develop a landmark exhibition exploring the history of black British music.Read More... -
New exhibition exploring Beethoven’s creative imagination and determination opens at the British Library
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London’s sky to be lit up with Borealis spectacular this Winter
A free Northern Lights inspired spectacular in the heart of London has been announced today by the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan. It is part of a series of excitingRead More... -
Mayor's Diversity Commission to celebrate London’s Untold Stories
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan has today announced details of a £1million fund to help champion diversity in the capital’s public spaces and ensure London’s landmarks and monumentsRead More... -
Mayor announces return of Diwali celebrations in Trafalgar Square
Trafalgar Square will once again be transformed into a beacon of light and colour to celebrate Diwali on Saturday 23 October, the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan announced today.Read More... -
Stirling among places longlisted for UK City of Culture 2025
Stirling has been named among eight areas longlisted for UK City of Culture 2025, unveiled today by Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries.Read More... -
Mayor and film industry urge Londoners 'Back to the Big Screen’
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today joined with Richard Curtis, Simon Pegg, Mark Hamill, the team behind Rocks and leaders of the film industry to encourage Londoners and visitorsRead More...
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UK News
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Mayor urges Government to tackle the cost of living crisis
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today urged the Government to focus on tackling the spiralling cost of living and stop this becoming a national...15 August 2022Read More... -
Highlands and Islands play 'key role' in UK defence
Key defence sites in western Scotland were visited by UK Defence Procurement Minister, Jeremy Quin, to meet personnel and tour the facilities.14 August 2022Read More... -
Mayor announces latest recipients of £1m fund to address inequalities
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today announced the latest recipients of a funding programme for community-led organisations that are supporting...12 August 2022Read More... -
Mayor's Right to Buy-back sees 1,500 homes return to council ownership
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan has thanked boroughs for using his flagship Right to Buy-back scheme to bring more than 1,500 homes back into public...10 August 2022Read More... -
Vital A38 upgrades to support thousands of new homes and jobs in Worcestershire
People in Worcestershire are set to benefit from more than £43 million of government funding for A38 upgrades to tackle congestion, improve local...08 August 2022Read More... -
Mayor announces £4m funding for a greener, more climate-resilient city
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today awarded £4m as part of his Green and Healthy Streets Fund to deliver vital greening projects on the capital’s...05 August 2022Read More... -
Renewable energy innovation boosted by £37 million government funding across the UK
Innovative biomass projects across the UK have today (Thursday 4 August) been awarded £37 million in funding, as the government drives forward its...04 August 2022Read More... -
England Coast Path takes a step forward in Hampshire2
The nearly 52 mile continuous walking route takes you from Calshot to Portsmouth via Gosport.03 August 2022Read More... -
World-leading UK safety tech sector sees strong sales and job growth
Safety tech sector’s revenue is up 21 per cent in the last year, topping £381 million02 August 2022Read More... -
Millions of Londoners to breathe cleaner air if ULEZ expanded
Five million people are expected to breathe cleaner air if ULEZ is expanded to outer London. The expansion would reduce the number of Londoners living...31 July 2022Read More... -
Mayor encourages Londoners to make the most of capital this summer
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today encouraged Londoners to enjoy the best of their city this summer by promoting free and cut-price events...29 July 2022Read More... -
Mayor launches mass-tree planting package to combat climate change
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today launched a massive £3.1m tree planting package to protect and future-proof London, in response to the catastrophic...28 July 2022Read More... -
Mayor unveils £5m funding package for young Londoners this summer
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today announced his Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) has invested £5 million to help support all 32 London Boroughs...27 July 2022Read More... -
Mayor calls for urgent action to tackle the court backlog
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today called on the Government to take urgent steps to support victims of rape and sexual offences as the crisis...26 July 2022Read More... -
Mayor celebrates 10th anniversary of London 2012 Olympics
Today the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan will mark the 10th anniversary of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park...24 July 2022Read More...
World News
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NZ and UK must maintain Pacific climate focus says UK Minister
Tackling climate change and biodiversity loss in the Pacific remains top priority says UK Minister,16 August 2022Read More... -
Capacity building for sustaining peace in Africa
Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the Security Council open debate on peace and security in Africa09 August 2022Read More... -
UK and Morocco’s growing partnership
Minister of State for South and Central Asia, North Africa, UN and the Commonwealth, Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon visited Morocco from 25 to 27...01 August 2022Read More... -
EU takes steps to invest almost €1.2 billion to support 61 defence industrial cooperation projects
Today, the Commission announced plans to grant a total EU funding of almost €1.2 billion supporting 61 collaborative defence research and development...25 July 2022Read More... -
RAF fighter aircraft deploy to Finland and Sweden for joint training
The deployments, which took place over the last month at the request of the host nations, allowed the partner air forces to develop their joint tactics...12 July 2022Read More... -
EU – New Zealand Trade Agreement: Unlocking sustainable economic growth
The EU and New Zealand have today concluded negotiations for a Trade Agreement, which is set to open significant economic opportunities for companies...02 July 2022Read More... -
Oligarch Kenes Rakishev’s Links To Scandal-Plagued Israeli Mogul Revealed
A controversial Kazakh oligarch facing sanctions over his links to Russia is a close associate of one of Israel’s most scandal-prone businessmen,...02 July 2022Read More... -
Mayor reaffirms his support for Hongkongers arriving in London
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today reaffirmed his support for Hongkongers arriving in the capital on the second anniversary of the imposition...30 June 2022Read More... -
PM to tell NATO: Allies must dig deep to prepare for a more dangerous decade ahead
The PM will urge NATO allies to invest more to modernise defence and restore deterrence in Europe, warning that the decade ahead is likely to be more...29 June 2022Read More... -
Joint statement by UK MOD, US DOD, and German Defence Ministry
The United States, United Kingdom, and Germany are deeply committed to supporting Ukraine as it defends itself against Russia’s unprovoked invasion. ...16 June 2022Read More... -
Protecting EU transport in times of crisis: Commission adopts Contingency Plan for Transport
Today, the Commission adopted a Contingency Plan for Transport to strengthen the resilience of EU transport in times of crisis. The plan draws lessons...23 May 2022Read More... -
London and Los Angeles work together to tackle the climate emergency
Today, the Mayor of London and Chair of C40 Cities, Sadiq Khan, visits the Los...13 May 2022Read More... -
Mayor in Silicon Valley to boost London’s position as global tech hub
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan is leading a trade mission to Silicon Valley in the US as new research reveals leading US tech companies are setting...11 May 2022Read More... -
PM address at the Brave Ukraine fundraising event
Thank you very much, what an honour to speak after my friend Volodymyr Zelenskyy, truly one of the most incredible leaders of modern times.06 May 2022Read More... -
“This is Ukraine’s finest hour” – PM to address Ukrainian Parliament
The Prime Minister is expected to hail Ukraine’s resistance against tyranny as an exemplar for the world in a live address to the country’s Parliament,...03 May 2022Read More...
Media
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Joint Expeditionary Force deploys to the Baltics
The Standing Joint Force Headquarters (SJFHQ) is usually based in Northwood, London and is now operating across a further two temporary locations in...21 May 2022Read More... -
£18m Skills Bootcamps programme to support Londoners into good work
The Mayor of London has today announced £18m of funding to support Londoners into good jobs.19 May 2022Read More... -
The future of Defence Armed Forces recruiting reaches a new milestone
The Ministry of Defence has invited four bidders to compete in dialogue with the winning bidder set to deliver the tri-Service recruiting solution...12 April 2022Read More... -
First £22 million MINERVA satellite supports 100 UK jobs
The first in a network of new satellites to support military operations will be designed and built under a new three-year, £22 million contract with...05 April 2022Read More... -
92 per cent of vehicles comply with expanded ULEZ one month on
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today released a new report evaluating the first month’s impact of his expanded Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ)...10 December 2021Read More... -
Review of rape cases reveals victims discouraged from pursuing justice
London’s Independent Victims’ Commissioner, Claire Waxman, has today, Tuesday 7thDecember, revealed shocking new data that shows two thirds of...07 December 2021Read More...