
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The Government is kicking off a fast-track review to scrap outdated licensing rules that have been holding back pubs, bars, and community events — and they want to hear directly from theRead More...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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Construction has officially begun today (14 July) on Tata Steel’s new electric arc furnace (EAF) at Port Talbot, securing 5,000 jobs and marking a major milestone in the UK’s transition to
London Southend Airport will remain closed until further notice after a light aircraft crashed on Sunday afternoon, erupting into what witnesses described as a "huge fireball".
The UK government announced on Sunday the launch of a £500 million ($675 million) fund aimed at supporting up to 200,000 vulnerable children and their families.

New research has revealed that unaccompanied child asylum seekers in London face daily hardship and urgently require better protection and support.
A well-loved UK restaurant chain is facing an uncertain future as its owners put the business on the market, potentially leading to more closures.

Police in London announced on Saturday that they had arrested 41 people demonstrating in support of the banned group Palestine Action during a protest outside the British parliament.
Labour leader Keir Starmer has accepted an invitation to meet US President Donald Trump during Trump’s anticipated visit to Scotland later this month, according to a report from Reuters.

Thousands of people with disabilities or long-term health conditions will receive targeted support to find and stay in secure jobs, thanks to a new £100 million investment announced by the
The UK economy unexpectedly shrank by 0.1% in May, following a 0.3% decline in April, raising concerns about a possible overall contraction in the second quarter. The figures from the Office
Royal Mail will stop delivering second-class letters on Saturdays, as part of new cost-cutting measures approved by Ofcom, the UK's postal regulator.

