World News
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UK Prime Minister and EU Commission President set out ambitious security and trade agenda at Munich Security Conference
The Prime Minister held talks with Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, on Friday, 14 February 2026, on the margins of the Munich Security Conference.Read More... -
UK confirms Alexei Navalny was poisoned in Russian prison with rare frog toxin, laboratory tests show
The UK government has formally confirmed that Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was poisoned while in prison, following extensive laboratory analysis that detected a rare and lethalRead More... -
Lula Carnival tribute sparks legal and political storm ahead of Brazil election
When Brazil’s president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva learned that a Rio de Janeiro samba school would honor his life story during Carnival, the moment moved him to tears. Photos later showedRead More... -
Scottish Secretary leads trade and defence mission to Indo-Pacific amid global uncertainty
The Scottish Secretary will this weekend begin a week-long diplomatic and trade mission to the Indo-Pacific, travelling to Australia, New Zealand and Singapore asRead More... -
Macron urges tougher action as Antisemitism remains at historic highs in France and Europe
French President Emmanuel Macron has called for stronger, coordinated action to confront antisemitism, warning that hatred toward Jews remains deeplyRead More...

Culture
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Climate, community and care: Soma Surovi Jannat’s landmark exhibition at the Ashmolean Museum
From spring through autumn 2026, the Ashmolean Museum presents 'Soma Surovi Jannat: Climate Culture Care', a powerful new exhibition that places climateRead More... -
Londoners on trial: 700 years of crime revealed in a free City archives exhibition
From medieval pickpockets to notorious Victorian figures, seven centuries of crime, punishment and public fascination are laid bare in a new exhibition atRead More... -
Lost for centuries, Henry VIII’s golden love pendant finds a home at the British Museum
A golden heart pendant once symbolizing the doomed marriage of Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon has finally been secured for permanent display at the BritishRead More... -
British High Commission hosts Caledonian Ball in Lahore to celebrate growing Scotland–Pakistan partnership
The British High Commission brought a touch of Scotland to Lahore this week as it hosted the Caledonian Ball at the historic Sir Ganga Ram Residence, celebratingRead More... -
300-year-old Rysbrack Marble putti blocked from export as UK scrambles to save national treasure
A three-century-old marble sculpture by renowned eighteenth-century sculptor Michael Rysbrack has been placed under a temporary UK export ban, giving BritishRead More... -
Inside ICG PR: how an international PR agency shapes reputation for luxury, fashion, and cultural brands
Interview: the co-founder of Iris Consulting Group Iryna Kotlyarevska on building global visibility with cultural intelligenceRead More... -
London Zoo’s giraffes take centre stage in New London Underground poster celebrating 200 years of ZSL
London Zoo’s iconic giraffes have stepped into the spotlight with the launch of a striking new London Underground poster, marking the start of ZSL’s 200th anniversaryRead More... -
Rare 18th-century ‘Shock Dog’ sculpture by Anne Damer faces possible export from the UK
A rare 18th-century terracotta sculpture of a dog by pioneering British artist Anne Seymour Damer has been placed under a temporary export bar, amid concerns it could leave the UK unless aRead More... -
Astronomers Take Over: hands-on space gallery and live Planetarium shows launch at the National Maritime Museum
A new space adventure is landing in Greenwich. ‘Astronomers Take Over’, a playful, hands-on gallery led by real astronomers, opens at the National Maritime MuseumRead More... -
UK Prime Minister champions British theatre’s growing success in China during Shanghai visit
The Prime Minister has highlighted the growing global influence of British theatre during a visit to Shanghai, underlining how the UK’s creative industries are driving economic growth andRead More... -
King Charles and Queen Camilla host green carpet premiere at Windsor Castle for new Amazon prime film
King Charles, with Queen Camilla by his side, opened the doors of the longest-occupied castle in Europe for a sparkling evening at Windsor Castle, marking the premiere of ‘Finding Harmony –Read More... -
Karen Newman appointed to sculpt Queen Elizabeth II for National Memorial in St James’s Park
Renowned British sculptor Karen Newman MRSS has been appointed to create a new sculpture of Queen Elizabeth II as part of the UK’s national memorial to the late Monarch, the QueenRead More...

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London’s basketball scene is set for a major uplift as Mayor Sadiq Khan and the NBA unveil a near £2 million investment aimed at improving facilities, developing coaches and creating new

UK Sport has unveiled its medal ambitions for the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, outlining cautious but growing confidence in the strength and depth of British

England Golf has hailed 2025 as one of the most successful years in the organisation’s history, with participation levels, score submissions and digital engagement all reaching unprecedented

Football stars, bestselling writers and the government have joined forces to spark a nationwide love of reading, as the National Year of Reading officially gets underway.

Coventry is set to become the beating heart of British chess in the summer of 2026, as the University of Warwick hosts the British Chess Championships from

The FA Cup fourth round has delivered a pair of eye-catching all-Premier League clashes after Monday night’s draw, with Liverpool hosting Brighton & Hove Albion and

James Milner has added another remarkable chapter to his long Premier League career, becoming just the fifth outfield player to feature in the competition at
Man City sign Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth
Organised extremist groups are attempting to drive Jewish people out of football, according to the Government’s independent adviser on antisemitism, Lord Mann.

Igor Thiago’s remarkable rise in English football continues to gather pace. Just a week into January, the Brentford striker has already written his name into the

