UK news

Halifax says October uptick lifts average home value to nearly £300,000 despite budget-related uncertainty.

Referrals to the Government’s counter-extremism programme Prevent have reached their highest level since records began, rising 27% in the past year, according to new Home Office data.

A London council is pushing for stricter safety measures for food-delivery riders following a sharp rise in e-bike battery fires across the capital.
Military families based at Bassingbourn Barracks in Cambridgeshire are set to see the biggest overhaul of armed forces housing in more than half a century, under the Government’s new

The House of Commons Library has released a detailed research briefing exploring how the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) shapes immigration decisions and appeals across

Tesla’s car sales in the UK dropped sharply in October, falling to almost half of what they were a year ago, according to new data from the research group New AutoMotive.

Women’s Aid has partnered with Airbnb and City Hall to launch a pilot scheme providing emergency accommodation for people fleeing domestic abuse in London.

The government has announced plans for a series of “forest towns” to be built between Oxford and Cambridge, forming the heart of a new national forest designed to show that large-scale
The government has confirmed plans for two new national forests as part of a £1 billion investment package aimed at boosting green jobs, expanding access to nature and accelerating efforts

Marks & Spencer has reported a dramatic collapse in first-half profits after an April cyber attack forced the retailer to shut down online orders and absorb more than £100 million in

Culture
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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... -
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...

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