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More than 2,000 jobs in Scotland are under threat after oil and energy services firm Petrofac filed for administration.

The Home Office has “squandered billions” of pounds in public money on housing asylum seekers in hotels, a damning report by MPs has found.
From November, survivors of domestic abuse and violence will no longer have to pay more than £300 to keep their personal details hidden from public records.
Britain’s manufacturers have slashed spending on new equipment to the lowest level since the aftermath of the Brexit vote, amid growing fears that Chancellor
Crime is taking a huge toll on Britain — costing taxpayers an estimated £33 billion every year, according to new analysis by the Conservative Party.
King Charles is expected to press ahead with efforts to persuade his brother, Prince Andrew, to vacate Royal Lodge — the 30-room mansion in Windsor Great Park that the disgraced royal

Lucy Powell has described becoming Labour’s new Deputy Leader as a “huge privilege,” after defeating Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson in a vote among party members.

Transport for London (TfL) has spent more than £113,000 in just three months on private security to prevent rough sleepers from returning to Park Lane, one of the capital’s most

The ringleader behind a £1m arson attack and a plot to kidnap a Russian billionaire dissident was “groomed” by a chatbot linked to the Wagner mercenary group, the Old Bailey has heard.

Thousands of new clean energy jobs are set to be created across Wales by 2030, as part of the UK government’s drive to make the country a “clean energy superpower.”

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Who stood behind Western support for Ukraine’s independence?
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London secures £4.66m lifeline for Notting Hill Carnival as iconic festival marks 60 years
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has stepped in with a crucial £4.66 million funding package to ensure the Notting Hill Carnival goes ahead this August, as the world-famous event celebratesRead More... -
Paul McCartney announces new album “The Boys of Dungeon Lane,” a nostalgic return to Liverpool roots
Legendary musician Paul McCartney is set to release his first solo album in more than five years, offering fans an intimate journey back to his childhood streets in Liverpool. The upcomingRead More... -
The National Gallery visitor numbers surge 29% in 2025 after bicentenary and Sainsbury Wing reopening
The National Gallery has reported a remarkable resurgence in visitor numbers, with a 29% increase in attendance during 2025 following its landmark bicentenary celebrations and theRead More... -
The National Lottery Heritage Fund has awarded £141,000 to preserve historic synagogues
A new grant from the National Lottery will help preserve historic synagogues in areas such as Wales, Brighton, and the East End, addressing the challenges of declining congregations andRead More... -
Lady Mayor hosts landmark Mansion House dinner celebrating women leaders and future trailblazers in the UK
In a historic first for Mansion House, the official residence of the City of London’s Lord Mayor, a special dinner was held to honour the achievements of women leaders across the UK and theRead More... -
Natural History Museum becomes UK’s most visited attraction in 2025, surpassing British Museum
London’s Natural History Museum has claimed the spot as the United Kingdom’s most popular tourist attraction in 2025, drawing a record-breaking 7.1 million visitors over the year.Read More... -
IWM acquires Dame Vera Lynn’s wartime archive: 600 letters reveal untold stories of love and loss
The Imperial War Museums (IWM) has secured a remarkable piece of British history with the acquisition of the complete Second World War archive of Dame Vera Lynn — the belovedRead More... -
UK City of Culture 2029: nine destinations shortlisted as cultural race heats up
Nine destinations across the UK have been officially longlisted in the race to become the UK City of Culture for 2029, marking the next phase of one of the country’s most influential culturalRead More... -
Paris museum unveils enchanting “Unicorns!” exhibition exploring myth across cultures
The Musée National du Moyen Âge, also known as the Musée de Cluny, is inviting visitors into a world where myth meets history with its captivating exhibition, “Unicorns!”. The show delvesRead More...

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