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London launches Inclusive Talent Strategy to drive skills revolution and open up new job opportunities
London Councils and the Mayor of London have unveiled a new Inclusive Talent Strategy, backed by a £147.2 million investment aimed at transforming the capital’s skills system and supportingRead More... -
Prince William teams up with Matthew McConaughey, Kylie Minogue, and more for Earthshot Prize in Brazil
In just two weeks, Prince William will be heading to Rio de Janeiro for his fifth annual Earthshot Prize awards — and he’s bringing a star-studded lineup along for the ride.Read More... -
David Attenborough becomes oldest-ever daytime Emmy winner
Legendary broadcaster Sir David Attenborough has made history once again — this time as the oldest winner of a Daytime Emmy Award.Read More... -
National Children’s Choir of Great Britain opens London auditions across four dates
Children aged 9-19 who love singing may audition to join the choirs from Easter 2026Read More... -
Cheers to change: cutting red tape could bring more food, music and fun to your local
The Government is kicking off a fast-track review to scrap outdated licensing rules that have been holding back pubs, bars, and community events — and they want to hear directly from theRead More... -
£20 million boost to keep local museums open and thriving
Millions of people across England will continue to enjoy their local museums thanks to a new £20 million government investment.Read More... -
Robbie Williams’ Istanbul concert canceled over safety concerns
British pop star Robbie Williams announced that his upcoming concert in Istanbul has been canceled after local authorities decided to call off the show due to safety concerns.Read More... -
Aloha London: British Museum honors the Hawaiian Kingdom’s journey across cceans
Two hundred years after Hawaiian royalty first set foot in London, their story will be brought to life in a new British Museum exhibition titled “Hawai‘i: A Kingdom Crossing Oceans”.Read More... -
Chained Bibles and tiny dictionaries: 600 years of the Guildhall Library
Six centuries ago, Richard “Dick” Whittington – yes, the very one from the folk tale – left money in his will to set up a library in London. Today, that library is celebrating its 600th birthday...Read More... -
World’s First Youth Culture Museum to open in Camden, London
London is set to welcome the world’s first museum dedicated solely to youth culture this December, based in Camden at the St. Pancras Campus on Georgiana Street. The Museum of YouthRead More...

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The UK has officially joined the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), a significant trade bloc spanning the Indo-Pacific region.
The Prime Minister has officially announced that Lord Peter Mandelson will serve as the next British Ambassador to the United States of America.

Retail sales in the UK grew by a modest 0.2% in November, falling short of economists' expectations, according to data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The figures point to
An Australian computer scientist, Craig Wright, who has long claimed to be the creator of bitcoin, was found in contempt of court on Thursday after pursuing a $1.2 trillion (£911 billion) lawsuit
The Methil yard, known for its role in testing and manufacturing wind turbine components, has received a lifeline following a significant buyout of shipbuilder Harland & Wolff, safeguarding
Britain’s water regulator, Ofwat, has approved an average water bill increase of 36% over the next five years, aiming to fund a major overhaul of the nation’s ailing water infrastructure.
The average rent for residential properties in England surged at the fastest annual rate on record, according to official data released on Wednesday, which also highlighted a rise in house
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer reaffirmed on Wednesday that his Labour government intends to increase defence spending to 2.5% of the country's gross domestic product (GDP).
In a groundbreaking move, councils across England will receive nearly £1 billion in funding next year to tackle, reduce, and prevent homelessness. This historic investment is part of the

Inflation in the United Kingdom surged to an eight-month high in November, according to official data released on Wednesday. While the Bank of England (BoE) took some solace in the

