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HSBC has crossed a major milestone, briefly becoming a $300 billion company for the first time as its shares surged to a record high on Tuesday.
The UK government is bringing some of the country’s leading artificial intelligence experts into Whitehall as part of a major push to modernise public services, improve national security and

London’s City Hall became a place of reflection and remembrance on 19 January, as Mayor of London Sadiq Khan and the Deputy Chair of the London Assembly, Andrew Boff AM, hosted a

Transport for London (TfL) has unveiled an ambitious five-year strategy designed to tackle congestion, improve safety and modernise how London’s vast road network operates.
UK lenders have announced a landmark £11 billion financing package designed to help British small and mid-sized businesses invest, grow and break into international markets.

A major new offshore wind development in the Irish Sea is set to bring skilled jobs, investment and long-term economic growth to North Wales, according to the Welsh Secretary.

The UK is stepping up its global push to protect the ocean while tackling poverty, announcing £14 million in new funding for community-led projects in some of the world’s most
The British government has announced plans to create a new National Police Service — widely described as a “British FBI” — in a sweeping reform aimed at modernising law enforcement and

London’s Superloop network is expanding again, with a brand-new express bus service set to hit the roads this weekend. The SL11 Superloop will begin operating on Saturday 24 January,
The UK’s push toward a more autonomous future battlefield has taken a major step forward, with British-based defence companies selected to develop prototype helicopter drones designed to

Culture
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Beatles’ final rooftop performance to be preserved in new London museum
The rooftop where The Beatles staged their iconic final live performance is set to become the centerpiece of a new museum celebrating the legendary band’s legacy.Read More... -
Rare Declaration of Independence to headline landmark exhibition on America’s founding
A major new exhibition marking 250 years since the birth of the United States is set to open this summer, bringing together some of the most important documents from the AmericanRead More... -
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...

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