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EU unveils first pilot measures to accelerate circular economy and revive plastic recycling
The European Commission on Wednesday presented a first package of pilot measures aimed at speeding up Europe’s transition to a circular economy, with plastics firmly in the spotlight.Read More... -
Ukraine and US finalise revised 20-point peace proposal as deadly bombings hit Moscow
Ukraine and the United States have agreed on an updated 20-point peace proposal aimed at ending the war with Russia, as Moscow was struck by another deadly bombing, the second suchRead More... -
Russia rejects Poland’s order to vacate Gdańsk consulate building
Russia has refused to hand over a consulate building in the northern Polish city of Gdańsk, despite an order from Warsaw to close the facility following an alleged act of sabotageRead More... -
Australia revokes visa of British man charged over display of Nazi symbol amid antisemitism crackdown
Australia has cancelled the visa of a British national charged with displaying a banned Nazi symbol, the immigration minister said on Wednesday, as authorities intensify efforts to combatRead More...

Culture
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War-torn Trafalgar Union Flag faces possible departure from UK
A rare Union Flag that led the British charge at the Battle of Trafalgar has been placed under an export bar, giving UK institutions the chance to keep the historic relic in the country.Read More... -
Barbican to host Liam Young’s first UK solo exhibition in 2026
The Barbican has announced ‘In Other Worlds’, the first UK solo exhibition by artist, director and BAFTA-nominated producer Liam Young. Opening May 2026, the immersive show will exploreRead More... -
The Manchester Museum displays thousands of African artefacts it knows little about
A museum in northwest England has unveiled a new gallery showcasing thousands of African artefacts, many of which the institution admits it knows very little about. The exhibition aims toRead More... -
Captain John Narbrough’s journal faces export ban amid fears it could leave the UK
A rare 17th-century manuscript journal documenting Captain John Narbrough’s secret expedition to Spanish America and the Pacific has been placed under a temporary export ban, giving UKRead More... -
Earliest evidence of human fire-making unearthed in Suffolk
A team led by the British Museum has uncovered what is now the earliest known evidence of humans deliberately making fire—dating back around 400,000 years—at a site in Barnham,Read More... -
Rothschild 15th-century prayer book set to fetch up to $7 million at Sotheby’s auction
Ultra-rare 15th-century mahzor features vivid medieval illustrationsRead More... -
Ray Winstone honoured with Freedom of the City of London
Ray Winstone, one of the UK’s most celebrated ‘hard man’ actors, has been awarded the Freedom of the City of London in recognition of his extensive charitable and fundraising work.Read More... -
Golden Globe 2026 nominations announced ahead of January ceremony
The nominations for the 83rd annual Golden Globe Awards were unveiled on Monday, setting the stage for the first major awards ceremony of the season on January 11.Read More... -
Mayor of London granted right to use historic GLC coat of arms
The Mayor of London has been officially granted permission to use the historic coat of arms once belonging to the former Greater London Council (GLC), following approval from the King.Read More... -
Who will shape the National Gallery’s tomorrow? Architects shortlisted for landmark expansion
The National Gallery has announced a shortlist of six architectural teams competing to design a major new wing as part of its ambitious £750 million Project DomaniRead More... -
National Gallery unveils ambitious exhibition programme for 2026
The National Gallery has announced a landmark line-up of exhibitions for 2026, spanning five centuries of European art and bringing together rare loans, first-ever UK presentations, and iconicRead More... -
OUP India launches 100 libraries for underprivileged children across Uttar Pradesh
Oxford University Press (OUP) India has partnered with the National Book Trust (NBT) to establish 100 libraries for underprivileged children across Anganwadi centres inRead More...

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Indian police have opened an investigation into a protest at the Indian High Commission in London, UK, on Sunday, March 19, where protesters with "Khalistan" banners took down an Indian

The government has hailed the British public’s generosity and their enduring commitment to freedom one year on from the first Homes for Ukraine arrival.

According to reports from Sky News, the UK government plans to begin moving migrants out of hotels and into military bases "within weeks". The move is part of an effort to end the use of

Jewish Care has honoured the UK’s ambassador to Ukraine, Dame Melinda Simmons, at its Women of Distinction lunch held at St John’s Wood Synagogue on Tuesday. The ambassador’s

Britain's financial regulatory body, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), has joined forces with the country's finance ministry to call for an update to the rules inherited from the European

An investigation by the National Food Crime Unit (NFCU) into an alleged food factory that supplied Booths supermarket with beef labelled incorrectly as British has resulted in the arrest of three
Fen Farm Dairy, located in Bungay, has received the prestigious title of the best British cheese brand for the 2022/23 season in the Fine Food Digest awards. The cheesemakers behind the raw

Shepherd Neame, the oldest brewer in Britain, has warned that prices in its pubs are set to increase due to rising inflation and the cost of living crisis. With 303 pubs and hotels predominantly

A group of eight celebrities, including Lindsay Lohan and Jake Paul, have been charged by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) with promoting two crypto tokens without

Prince William embarked on an unannounced visit to Poland on Wednesday to express his gratitude to British and Polish troops who are providing support to Ukraine. The prince's visit was kept

