World News
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Commonwealth sees momentum building toward talks on slavery reparations
The head of the Commonwealth says member nations are edging closer to formal discussions on reparations for the transatlantic slave trade, signalling what couldRead More... -
Battle for Pokrovsk intensifies as Ukrainian command warns of final phase in Eastern front fighting
Russian forces are stepping up pressure on the eastern Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, with Kyiv warning that the fighting has entered what could be its decisive stage in a campaign that hasRead More... -
UK and Malaysia deepen partnership to advance green transport and low-carbon mobility
The United Kingdom and Malaysia are strengthening bilateral cooperation to accelerate the development of a sustainable, integrated and future-ready transport system, as both countries stepRead More... -
French wine and spirits exports hit 25-year volume low amid trade tensions
French wine and spirits exports sank to their lowest volume in at least 25 years last year, battered by rising trade barriers, weakening demand in key markets and the impact of a strong euro,Read More... -
Investigation reveals Credit Suisse held hundreds more Nazi-linked accounts and helped finance escape routes to Argentina
A new independent investigation has found that Credit Suisse maintained far more bank accounts linked to Nazis than the Swiss bank had ever publiclyRead More...

Culture
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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... -
UK government unveils £1.5bn culture investment to save 1,000 local venues and restore national pride
The government has announced a landmark £1.5 billion investment in arts, culture and heritage, pledging to safeguard more than 1,000 local venues across England and reverse years ofRead More...

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Sport

The UK government has written to major sponsors of the Olympic Games, including Coca-Cola, Intel, Samsung, and Visa, urging them to put pressure on the International Olympic Committee

The research also reveals that half (48%) of young Britons see female athletes as role models, together with huge demand for increased media coverage of women’s sport. More than half
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today launched the capital’s biggest ever community sports fund to help under-served and vulnerable young Londoners to access and enjoy sport and

Pep Guardiola, the manager of Manchester City, has announced that he has cut off communication with the Premier League following a series of charges against his club over alleged breaches
According to recent news reports, Poland has announced it will join a number of other countries in boycotting this year's amateur world boxing championships due to the participation of
Adidas has collaborated with Manchester United to launch the Icons collection, which is a throwback replica collection that reflects the culture and style of past years. The collection features

Mia Brookes, a 16-year-old snowboarder, has become the first person from Great Britain to win the snowboard slopestyle world championship. She defeated New Zealand's Zoi Sadowski-

The London Stadium, which was built for the 2012 Olympics and now serves as the home of West Ham United, is about to undergo a transformation that will make it one of the most
The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport has appointed Mel Bound, Michelle Cracknell, Jason Fergus and Helene Raynsford as Board Members of Sport England for terms of three

On February 19th, 2023, Tottenham Hotspur faced off against West Ham in the 24th round of the English Premier League. The match took place at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, and

