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UK media regulator Ofcom has launched formal investigations into four companies operating a total of 34 pornography websites, checking whether they comply with new age-verification rules
More than 3,500 Best for Britain supporters have complained to Sky News over what they see as excessive coverage of Reform UK, sending emails to the broadcaster within just 18 hours.

Ellen DeGeneres has made her first public appearance in the UK since relocating, revealing that former President Donald Trump’s re-election was the tipping point behind her decision to move.

A year into CEO Josh Schulman’s tenure, investors are seeing encouraging signs of progress at Burberry, even though sales remain in decline.

Blaise Metreweli is set to become the first woman to lead MI6, Britain’s foreign intelligence service, later this year. At 47, Metreweli has risen through the agency’s ranks, previously serving as
Passengers fed up with losing signal on train journeys may soon see relief, as Network Rail has pledged to eliminate mobile blackspots on several major railway lines and tunnels by 2028.
A strong commitment to international law is central to the foreign policy of Sir Keir Starmer’s government, according to Attorney General Lord Richard Hermer.

The London Weekly, one of the capital's most resilient and independent news outlets, proudly celebrates its 17th anniversary this month, marking nearly two decades of dedicated journalism,
Marks & Spencer has reopened its website for online orders, six weeks after a major cyberattack forced the retailer to suspend its digital operations.

Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, widely known as Tommy Robinson, was asked to leave a Hawksmoor restaurant in London after staff and diners reportedly felt uneasy about his presence.
World News
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UK and Malaysia open talks on landmark digital trade pact
The United Kingdom and Malaysia have formally launched negotiations on a new Digital Trade Agreement (DTA), a move aimed at boosting economic growth, supporting British jobs, andRead More... -
UK unveils £13 million Lebanon aid package as Chapman pushes for regional de-escalation
The United Kingdom has announced a new £13 million humanitarian assistance package for Lebanon, as Development Minister Baroness Jenny Chapman concluded a high-profileRead More... -
Final shipment of UK nuclear waste returns safely to Germany
The final shipment of high-level radioactive waste from the United Kingdom to Germany has been successfully completed, marking the conclusion of a long-running waste return programmeRead More... -
UK-French crackdown intensifies as specialist police units deploy to stop Channel crossings
Two new specialist French police units have been deployed along Northern France's coastline under a strengthened UK-France border security agreement, as both governments step upRead More... -
UK intensifies pressure on Russia with major new sanctions targeting war networks
UK announces sweeping new sanctions package targeting Russia’s shadow fleet, military procurement networks and sanctions evasion schemes.Read More...

Culture
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Universal unveils £5 billion UK theme park project, set to open in 2031
Comcast NBCUniversal has confirmed plans to invest more than £5 billion in building its first-ever European theme park and resort, marking one of the largest entertainment investments in theRead More... -
London gears up for biggest-ever summer of live music as global superstars take over the capital
London is preparing for a landmark summer of live music, reinforcing its status as the world's leading music city with an unparalleled programme of exclusive performances from some of theRead More... -
Eid festival marks 20 years in Trafalgar Square with music, food and family events
London’s annual Eid on the Square celebration will return to Trafalgar Square on Saturday, 30 May, as the popular event marks its 20th anniversary in the heart of the capital.Read More... -
Beatles’ final rooftop performance to be preserved in new London museum
The rooftop where The Beatles staged their iconic final live performance is set to become the centerpiece of a new museum celebrating the legendary band’s legacy.Read More... -
Rare Declaration of Independence to headline landmark exhibition on America’s founding
A major new exhibition marking 250 years since the birth of the United States is set to open this summer, bringing together some of the most important documents from the AmericanRead More... -
Newly released UK archives shed light on early years of Northern Ireland Troubles
Nearly 1,000 previously hard-to-access government records documenting the early years of the Northern Ireland Troubles have been published online, marking a significant step in openingRead More... -
£127.8 million lifeline for UK arts venues signals renewed push for cultural access
More than 130 cultural venues across England are set to receive a significant financial boost as part of a £127.8 million government investment aimed at widening public access to arts andRead More... -
Paddington and Sondheim lead the pack as Olivier Awards mark 50 years of theatre excellence
London’s theatre scene is buzzing ahead of this year’s Olivier Awards, where a charming Peruvian bear and a classic Stephen Sondheim musical are tied at the top of the nominations list.Read More... -
A century of Marilyn: landmark London exhibition reexamines the woman behind the icon
In 2026, London’s National Portrait Gallery will mark the 100th anniversary of Marilyn Monroe with a major exhibition that promises to go beyond the myth and into the making of one of theRead More... -
£4 million boost brings new life to UK museums and expands public access
A fresh wave of investment is set to transform museums and galleries across the UK, with £4 million allocated to improve access, modernise displays, and better preserve collections for futureRead More... -
Kanye West banned from UK over antisemitism row, Wireless Festival 2026 cancelled
Britain has barred U.S. rapper Kanye West, now known as Ye, from entering the country, forcing the cancellation of London’s Wireless Festival where he had been scheduled to headline in July.Read More...

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