
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The Government is kicking off a fast-track review to scrap outdated licensing rules that have been holding back pubs, bars, and community events — and they want to hear directly from theRead More...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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Millions of Apple and Samsung phone owners in the UK could soon be eligible for compensation worth around £17 each, depending on the outcome of a major legal case against US tech giant

First-time buyers could save time, money, and stress under new government proposals to simplify the homebuying process.
Local areas can now bid for up to £20 million each to grow their regional science and technology strengths, as part of the government’s Plan for Change.
Harrods has earmarked more than £60 million to compensate alleged victims of historical abuse connected to its former owner, Mohamed Al Fayed, who died in 2023.

Police forces across England and Wales are set to receive new powers aimed at reducing disruption caused by ongoing or repeated protests. Under these new measures, officers will be allowed
Someone out there just became a multi-millionaire overnight.

UK PM urges restraint as hundreds rally in Trafalgar Square; 50,000 march in Barcelona against Gaza war.

Talks between the UK and Greenland have officially restarted, aiming to strike a new trade deal that could make seafood cheaper for British families and boost economic ties between the

Government stands with victims and Jewish community as major incident declared following Manchester synagogue attack.
Storm Amy has claimed its first life as fierce winds approaching 100mph swept across the British Isles, leaving widespread damage and disruption in their wake.

