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The UK has taken a major step in regulating Big Tech by giving Google “strategic market status” in online search — the first time the country’s new powers to curb tech giants’ dominance
A landmark building near Piccadilly Circus is set for a new lease of life after Westminster councillors approved plans to turn it into a casino.

A Palestinian human rights group, Al-Haq, has appealed a British court decision that allowed the UK government to continue sending parts for F-35 fighter jets to Israel — even though those
Britain has announced a new list of 82 mid-skilled jobs eligible for temporary work visas as part of a fresh migration plan designed to address ongoing labour shortages

As the Hallowe’en holidays creep closer, more than half a million families are keeping childcare costs from becoming truly frightening — thanks to the Tax-Free Childcare scheme.
Azerbaijan’s sovereign wealth fund, SOFAZ, has announced a new investment of £50 million (around $66 million) in London’s Gatwick Airport, marking one of its largest infrastructure deals in
151 new flood defence schemes completed in just 12 months, strengthening protection for communities across the country.
A high-profile spy case against two men accused of working for China has fallen apart — and Britain’s top prosecutor says it’s because the government never officially called China a

The Government’s new Modern Industrial Strategy is already delivering results — securing over £250 billion of investment and supporting 45,000 high-quality jobs across the UK since its
The British Pound (GBP) edged lower against the US Dollar (USD) on Monday, even as the ongoing US government shutdown entered another week and speculation grew around possible

Culture
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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... -
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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