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Gold pocket watch owned by Titanic couple could fetch £800,000 at auction
A gold pocket watch recovered from Isidor and Ida Straus — the elderly couple immortalised in the 1997 film Titanic — is expected to sell for at least £800,000 when it goes under the hammerRead More... -
Blenheim Palace unveils luxury new summer festival with Katy Perry, Teddy Swims and Pete Tong
Blenheim Palace is set to join the UK’s major festival circuit next year with the launch of the Blenheim Palace Festival 2026, a new music and arts celebration staged against the statelyRead More... -
Jewish Small Communities Network celebrated in Parliament
Representatives from more than 50 Jewish communities across the UK gathered at the House of Commons on Wednesday for a Parliamentary lunch hosted by MP Andrew Snowden, theRead More... -
UK war memorials to receive £2 million preservation boost ahead of Remembrance Sunday
War memorials across the UK are set to receive a major funding boost as the government commits £2 million to safeguard tributes to fallen servicemen and women for future generations.Read More... -
Prince William announces Earthshot Prize 2025 winners in Rio
Prince William took to the stage in Rio de Janeiro to reveal the latest winners of the Earthshot Prize — a global environmental award he launched in 2020. The ceremony, held at the Museum ofRead More... -
World’s first museum of youth culture to open in London next spring
London is preparing to host the world’s first museum dedicated entirely to the lives and experiences of young people, with the Museum of Youth Culture now slated to open in spring 2026.Read More... -
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...

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UK lawmakers are poised to discuss and vote on proposals for some of the most stringent anti-tobacco laws globally on Tuesday.
New data reveals a concerning trend in the UK job market, with unemployment on the rise and signs of economic stagnation.
The potential bid for BP by the United Arab Emirates' state-owned oil group has stirred concerns about the susceptibility of Britain's major companies to takeovers and the implications for

The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has marked its 10th anniversary by achieving significant savings of over £3.8 billion in taxpayer money in the past year alone.

In 2023, property insurance payouts in the UK reached a staggering $6.07 billion, marking an 18% increase from the previous year, according to the Association of British Insurers (ABI).
British Foreign Secretary David Cameron has appealed to Israel to refrain from retaliating following Iran's recent drone and missile strike. Cameron emphasized that Iran's attack had largely

Reforms aimed at improving occupational health services will be shaped through a £1.5 million innovation fund, as the government persists in its efforts to combat sickness in the workplace

In a bid to enhance patient care and streamline services, discussions are underway for a potential merger between North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust and Royal Free London
Recent data revealed through Freedom of Information requests exposes a concerning trend of computer hackers breaching City of London IT systems on five occasions within the past

In a significant operation against drug traffickers, the Royal Navy's warship HMS Lancaster has intercepted narcotics with an estimated value of nearly £33 million in the Middle East, marking

