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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The Government is kicking off a fast-track review to scrap outdated licensing rules that have been holding back pubs, bars, and community events — and they want to hear directly from theRead More...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 housing market took a small step back in August, with average house prices slipping by 0.1% compared with July, according to Nationwide. This comes after a modest 0.5% rise

Trading standards officers in Moray have confiscated more than 100 counterfeit Labubu dolls from shops in Elgin town centre, warning that the knock-off toys could put children at risk.
From today, parents across the country are getting a huge helping hand. The government has fulfilled its promise to provide 30 hours of funded childcare each week, saving families around

The Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, has taken aim at Nigel Farage’s latest proposal on migration, warning that Reform UK’s plan for mass deportations won’t fix
Airbus workers have decided to pause their planned strikes after the company put forward a better pay and pension offer.
Five people were arrested in west London on Saturday after anti-asylum protests turned tense outside hotels housing migrants.

Lidl has issued an urgent warning to customers after one of its popular frozen products was found to pose a potential health risk.

Banking stocks in the UK dropped on Friday after speculation grew that Chancellor Rachel Reeves could hit the sector with a new windfall tax in her upcoming autumn budget.

Lotus, the iconic British sports car maker, announced on Thursday that it will cut up to 550 jobs across its operations in the UK. The move comes just months after the company dismissed

The Welsh government is reviewing its tough holiday property tax rules after owners warned the system is “brutal” and damaging tourism businesses.

