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A petition to allow all UK residents to vote for the next London Mayor has reached a significant milestone, potentially reshaping the city’s electoral process. Reported four hours ago, this
British Member of Parliament Patrick Spencer has been charged with two counts of sexual assault involving two women, according to a statement released Tuesday by London’s Metropolitan

Seventeen major British pension funds have pledged to significantly increase their investments in UK businesses and infrastructure by 2030, in support of government efforts to drive economic
British pub operator Marston's reported a return to profit for the first half of its financial year, driven by cost-saving measures and increased food and drink sales, aided by favourable weather.

Reform UK has announced Councillor Stephen Atkinson as the new leader of Lancashire County Council, following a decisive victory in the local elections on 1 May.
Wages in the UK rose by 5.6% in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period last year, according to data released today by the Office for National Statistics. The figure, which

A fire erupted early Monday morning at a property owned by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer in north-west London, prompting a swift response from emergency services and a large police
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has unveiled plans to reform the UK’s immigration system, describing it as "broken" and in urgent need of a reset. Among the measures being considered are

A Bulgarian national who led a Russian spy network in the United Kingdom has been sentenced to more than 10 years in prison.

Major UK supermarkets including Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda, and Morrisons have suspended supplies from a pig farm in Lincolnshire following allegations of animal cruelty.

Culture
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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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