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Royal Academy of Music to launch new campus in East London
The Royal Academy of Music (RAM) has unveiled plans to open a new campus at London City Island in east London, promising "endless possibilities" for students and staff.Read More... -
Anna Wintour steps down as US Vogue editor-in-chief after 37 years
Dame Anna Wintour is stepping down as editor-in-chief of American Vogue, a position she has held for an unprecedented 37 years.Read More... -
£35m George Street revamp gets council backing despite funding doubts
Plans to transform Edinburgh’s George Street have been approved by city councillors, with construction expected to begin in August 2027—if the money can be secured.Read More... -
Police seek help after £150,000 violin stolen from North London pub
Police are appealing for information after a rare 18th-century violin, valued at over £150,000, was stolen from a pub in north London.Read More... -
Chris Brown denies assault charge in London nightclub incident
Chris Brown has pleaded not guilty to assault charges related to a 2023 nightclub altercation in London. The 36-year-old US singer is accused of attacking music producer Abraham Diaw with aRead More... -
Louvre workers strike over overtourism, forcing sudden museum closure
The Louvre, the world’s most-visited museum, was forced to close its doors Monday after staff staged a spontaneous strike, citing unbearable working conditions and the overwhelming crush ofRead More... -
Pulp score first UK number one album in 27 years with more
Indie rock legends Pulp have returned to the top of the UK album charts for the first time in nearly three decades, with their latest release More debuting at number one, according to theRead More... -
Jonathan Anderson named creative director for both men's and women's collections at Dior
Jonathan Anderson, the celebrated Northern Irish designer, has been appointed creative director of both the men’s and women’s collections at Dior — marking a historic first for the FrenchRead More... -
King Charles to make history with new Canadian throne
When King Charles delivers the Speech from the Throne on Parliament Hill, he’ll mark a historic milestone: he will be the first reigning monarch to sit on Canada’s newly crafted throne.Read More... -
Animal welfare rules in British zoos undergo major overhaul
Zoos and aquariums across Great Britain are set to implement sweeping changes under new animal welfare standards aimed at improving the lives of animals and reinforcing the UK’sRead More...
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Retail sales in the UK saw their steepest monthly drop since December 2023, according to figures released on Friday by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). In May, sales volumes fell by
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has estimated the UK’s tax gap—the shortfall between taxes owed and collected—at 5.3% for the 2023-24 tax year, amounting to £46.8 billion.
London has emerged as the leading region in the UK for local climate action, topping Climate Emergency UK’s latest Climate Scorecards with a score of 57%—the highest of any region.
The UK Government has announced plans to channel over £100 million from water company fines into local projects aimed at cleaning up the country’s rivers, lakes, and coastal waters.
London Councils and the Association of London Directors of Children’s Services are calling for urgent, wide-ranging reforms to the asylum and care system for unaccompanied children,
A Russian oil tycoon is facing possible jail time after a High Court judge in London ruled Wednesday that he is in contempt of court for repeatedly failing to comply with legal orders in a highly
The UK government has called for changes to the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), arguing that the decades-old framework must adapt to today’s political and legal
The UK government has launched a new Cyber Growth Action Plan, backed by up to £16 million in fresh investment, aimed at accelerating innovation, creating high-quality jobs,
In a landmark decision, MPs have voted to decriminalise abortion for women in England and Wales, marking the most significant change to abortion laws in nearly six decades.
The migration crisis in the English Channel is worsening, according to Downing Street, as British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron agreed to intensify their