UK news

The UK Government is stepping up efforts to protect communities, businesses and critical infrastructure from severe winter weather, combining billions of pounds in investment in flood
British banking stocks suffered significant losses on Thursday as government borrowing costs surged to their highest level since 1998, intensifying concerns over the country's public finances

UK house price growth slowed sharply in September, with annual gains falling to their weakest level since the end of 2025 as higher mortgage costs and renewed economic uncertainty

Thousands of people affected by crime across Cambridgeshire are set to gain greater access to counselling, mentoring and practical assistance following a £4.4 million Government funding

Small and medium-sized businesses across England will receive a £2,000 payment for each eligible young apprentice they recruit under a new government scheme designed to expand

Britain’s accelerating investment in defence is beginning to reshape the commercial property market, with landlords increasingly looking to military technology companies, defence

Britain’s domestic intelligence agency MI5 has issued an unprecedented public warning about a Chinese organisation it says has been used to channel academic research towards Beijing’s
Almost £10 million in government funding will be directed to 45 communities across England facing some of the country’s highest levels of deprivation and childhood obesity, in an effort to

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said Britain should examine the full range of possible relationships with the European Union, including the prospect of eventually rejoining the bloc,

The UK government is reopening its flagship refugee resettlement programme to new referrals, creating another legal pathway for people fleeing war and persecution.

Culture
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London releases final tickets for spectacular New Year’s Eve fireworks as demand surges
London is preparing to welcome 2027 with one of the world's most recognisable New Year’s Eve celebrations, as Mayor Sadiq Khan announces the release of the final allocation of ticketsRead More... -
King’s Award celebrates 250 groups making a difference across the UK
The King’s Award for Voluntary Service, formerly known as The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, remains one of the most prestigious honours recognising exceptional contributions toRead More... -
400 schools to benefit from new UK theatre education programme
Theatre and the performing arts play an important role in the education and personal development of younger generations, helping children develop creativity, confidence, communicationRead More... -
King Charles celebrates 50 years of charitable work as the King’s Trust marks major anniversary
Charitable work has long been one of the most important elements of King Charles III's public activities. Throughout his decades of royal service, he has supported numerous charitableRead More... -
British Library to open major Agatha Christie exhibition exploring the life behind her crime novels
The British Library in London is set to host a major exhibition celebrating the life, adventures and literary legacy of Agatha Christie, one of the world's most celebrated crime writers.Read More... -
Diwali celebrations at Trafalgar Square cancelled due to storm warnings
London’s annual Diwali celebration at Trafalgar Square has been cancelled at short notice because of forecast storms and safety concerns, organisers announced on Saturday.Read More... -
London to celebrate Diwali with free festival of music, dance and culture in Trafalgar Square
Trafalgar Square will become the centre of London’s Diwali celebrations on Sunday, 25 October, as the capital prepares to welcome thousands of residents and visitors for a free festivalRead More... -
England’s national museums to keep free admission for all visitors
Government rules out charges for international tourists as museums receive further investmentRead More... -
UK museums given three months to keep rare Renaissance bronze in Britain
British museums and galleries have been given a limited window to secure a rare Renaissance sculpture valued at more than £4.6 million, after the Government temporarily halted itsRead More... -
Oasis set to return in 2027 with massive 38-date global tour
Oasis are extending their long-awaited comeback with an ambitious 38-date tour scheduled for 2027, taking the iconic Britpop group across the UK, Ireland, continental Europe and theRead More... -
UK moves to keep Stanley Spencer’s landmark resurrection painting
The British government has stepped in to prevent a major early work by Stanley Spencer from leaving the country, giving museums and galleries a limited window to secure the paintingRead More... -
London’s record summer of live music delivers £3.4bn boost
London has enjoyed a record-breaking summer of live music, with millions of fans attending concerts across the capital as some of the world’s biggest artists took to its stadiums, arenasRead More...

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