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The National Health Service (NHS) has reached a major milestone in expanding mental health care, announcing that 8,500 additional mental health professionals have been recruited across

Britain is witnessing a sharp rise in solar energy adoption, as households and policymakers push forward with a large-scale transition to cleaner, domestically produced power. The surge comes
The Bank of England is widely expected to leave interest rates unchanged this week, as policymakers navigate growing uncertainty triggered by the escalating conflict involving Iran and its

The United Kingdom has officially fired the starting gun on the end of the tobacco era. With the Tobacco and Vapes Bill receiving Royal Assent, the government has codified a world-first
The heart of London’s Jewish community was shattered on Wednesday when a knife-wielding assailant launched a targeted stabbing spree in Golders Green. The attack, which left two Jewish
London is stepping up its response to the rapid rise of artificial intelligence, with Mayor Sadiq Khan announcing the creation of a new AI and Jobs Taskforce aimed at understanding how the

The government has confirmed it will press ahead with a fresh wave of reforms to the Right to Buy scheme, aiming to curb the loss of social housing while keeping a pathway open for

Patients across the UK are set to benefit from quicker access to cutting-edge treatments under sweeping new clinical trial regulations coming into force on 28 April 2026.

Britain is poised to pass a groundbreaking law this week that will prevent future generations from ever legally purchasing cigarettes, marking a major shift in the country’s long-running battle
The UK government has launched a new strategy aimed at reinforcing the role of science and engineering in shaping policy and decision-making across departments.

Culture
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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... -
Who stood behind Western support for Ukraine’s independence?
From the life story of British politician Stefan TerlezkyRead More... -
London secures £4.66m lifeline for Notting Hill Carnival as iconic festival marks 60 years
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has stepped in with a crucial £4.66 million funding package to ensure the Notting Hill Carnival goes ahead this August, as the world-famous event celebratesRead More...

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