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Trump imposes new fee on foreign travelers to U.S. national parks
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President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order raising fees on foreign tourists to U.S. national parks, while reducing or leaving untouched for American citizens. -
Prime Minister meets with Kenyan President Ruto – 1 July 2025
The Prime Minister welcomed Kenyan President William Ruto to Downing Street today for high-level talks focused on strengthening UK-Kenya relations.Read More... -
24 Iranian Jews remain imprisoned amid widening government crackdown
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UK court upholds Cayman Islands' same-sex civil partnership law in landmark ruling
In a significant victory for LGBTQ+ rights in the Caribbean, a British court has upheld a Cayman Islands law that legalizes same-sex civil partnerships. The ruling, delivered on Monday by theRead More... -
UK-Taiwan trade boost as Minister visits Taipei for strategic talks
UK Trade Minister Douglas Alexander is visiting Taiwan for the 27th annual round of UK-Taiwan trade talks, aimed at expanding investment and exports in line with the UK’s new TradeRead More...
Culture
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The best moments from Oasis’ triumphant return in Cardiff
Oasis made a thunderous comeback in Cardiff, opening their reunion show with Hello and a heartfelt “it’s good to be back,” marking their first performance together in 16 years.Read More... -
Royal Academy of Music to launch new campus in East London
The Royal Academy of Music (RAM) has unveiled plans to open a new campus at London City Island in east London, promising "endless possibilities" for students and staff.Read More... -
Anna Wintour steps down as US Vogue editor-in-chief after 37 years
Dame Anna Wintour is stepping down as editor-in-chief of American Vogue, a position she has held for an unprecedented 37 years.Read More... -
£35m George Street revamp gets council backing despite funding doubts
Plans to transform Edinburgh’s George Street have been approved by city councillors, with construction expected to begin in August 2027—if the money can be secured.Read More... -
Police seek help after £150,000 violin stolen from North London pub
Police are appealing for information after a rare 18th-century violin, valued at over £150,000, was stolen from a pub in north London.Read More... -
Chris Brown denies assault charge in London nightclub incident
Chris Brown has pleaded not guilty to assault charges related to a 2023 nightclub altercation in London. The 36-year-old US singer is accused of attacking music producer Abraham Diaw with aRead More... -
Louvre workers strike over overtourism, forcing sudden museum closure
The Louvre, the world’s most-visited museum, was forced to close its doors Monday after staff staged a spontaneous strike, citing unbearable working conditions and the overwhelming crush ofRead More... -
Pulp score first UK number one album in 27 years with more
Indie rock legends Pulp have returned to the top of the UK album charts for the first time in nearly three decades, with their latest release More debuting at number one, according to theRead More... -
Jonathan Anderson named creative director for both men's and women's collections at Dior
Jonathan Anderson, the celebrated Northern Irish designer, has been appointed creative director of both the men’s and women’s collections at Dior — marking a historic first for the FrenchRead More... -
King Charles to make history with new Canadian throne
When King Charles delivers the Speech from the Throne on Parliament Hill, he’ll mark a historic milestone: he will be the first reigning monarch to sit on Canada’s newly crafted throne.Read More...
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His Majesty's Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of Congo Alyson King's speech on the King's Birthday Party delivered on 19 June.
The actions of Palestine Action may be treated as terrorism in forthcoming changes to the law. Now more than any other time in the last eighty years it is appropriate to read George Orwell,
Joint statement from business groups in support of the Industrial Strategy
Cllr Grace Williams, London Councils’ Executive Member for Housing & Regeneration, said: “Our thoughts remain with the families of those who died in the Grenfell Tower fire, the survivors,
Minister for Data Protection and Telecoms, Sir Chris Bryant, gave a speech at London Tech Week on Wednesday 11 June 2025.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer's remarks at London Tech Week 2025.
Joint statement: “We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European
In an open letter to veterans, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said:
A UK Government spokesperson said: "The UK is appalled by recent attacks against the Druze community in Syria. We urge the authorities to take steps to restore calm, shield civilians from
Excellencies, distinguished delegates, ladies and gentlemen, on behalf of the UK Government, I would like to extend our deepest condolences to the families who lost loved ones in the