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Centrica has announced that two of the UK’s nuclear power stations—Heysham 1 in Lancashire and Hartlepool in Teesside—will keep generating electricity until March 2028, a year longer than

The UK government’s cost of borrowing has just hit its highest level since 1998, turning up the heat on Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of her first big Budget later this year.

New Green Party leader: Zack Polanski has won by a landslide, beating Adrian Ramsay & Ellie Chowns.
Security officers at the Palace of Westminster – the people who help keep Britain’s parliament safe – are planning to walk out this month in protest over pay and working conditions.

The UK government is backing 26 pioneering rail projects with £5 million in funding to make train travel safer, smoother, and more reliable for passengers.

The UK housing market took a small step back in August, with average house prices slipping by 0.1% compared with July, according to Nationwide. This comes after a modest 0.5% rise

Trading standards officers in Moray have confiscated more than 100 counterfeit Labubu dolls from shops in Elgin town centre, warning that the knock-off toys could put children at risk.
From today, parents across the country are getting a huge helping hand. The government has fulfilled its promise to provide 30 hours of funded childcare each week, saving families around

The Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, has taken aim at Nigel Farage’s latest proposal on migration, warning that Reform UK’s plan for mass deportations won’t fix
Airbus workers have decided to pause their planned strikes after the company put forward a better pay and pension offer.

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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