
Culture
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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The Government is kicking off a fast-track review to scrap outdated licensing rules that have been holding back pubs, bars, and community events — and they want to hear directly from theRead More...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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Commuters in London are facing another day of travel chaos as the Tube strike enters its second day.
More than 1,000 people are believed to have crossed the English Channel on Saturday, marking the largest single-day total since May, when more than 1,195 arrivals were recorded.

London has recorded its lowest number of summer homicides since 2018, with early figures showing a sharp fall in killings across June, July, and August.

Newly appointed Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is preparing to announce that asylum seekers will be moved out of hotels and into military barracks, as the Government signals a tougher

The UK is about to launch a transformative Defence Industrial Strategy (DIS) that places people and skills at its core. The plan, set to be unveiled on Monday 8 September, will ensure Britain
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has asked thousands of factory workers to remain at home until at least Tuesday, as the company continues to deal with the aftermath of a major cyber attack.

Summer may be winding down, but many travellers are already thinking about their next trip. A new survey from consumer group Which? has revealed the UK’s best and worst airports — and

The cost of renting in Britain has reached a new peak, with the average advertised rent now sitting at £1,577 per month – the highest on record, according to property site Rightmove.
Lloyds Banking Group is preparing to put thousands of staff under review as part of a major shake-up aimed at creating what it calls a “high-performance culture.”

