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Foreign criminals will be deported immediately after sentencing for the first time, as part of the Government’s “Plan for Change” to strengthen border security and keep streets safe.
HSBC is set to take over 11 extra floors at Canary Wharf’s 40 Bank Street as its new St Paul’s headquarters faces a space squeeze.

Hundreds of people gathered outside Nuneaton Town Hall on Saturday for an anti-immigration demonstration, which included a march through the town centre. Many waved England and Union

Police have arrested 474 people during a mass demonstration in Parliament Square, London, opposing the government’s ban on the activist group Palestine Action.

Scotland’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have been recognised for their vital role in national security during a high-level defence roundtable held yesterday at Edinburgh’s Queen
The UK’s Electric Car Grant (ECG) just got bigger – and cheaper – for drivers. From today (9 August 2025), thirteen new electric models from Nissan, Renault, and Vauxhall qualify for a £1,500

British authorities arrested nearly one in five people checked during a week-long crackdown on migrants working illegally as delivery riders, the Home Office said on Saturday.

The US and UK differ on aspects of Gaza policy — including recognition of a Palestinian state — US vice-president JD Vance suggested as he arrived in England for a summer visit.

Homelessness Minister Rushanara Ali has stepped down after facing accusations of hypocrisy over rent increases on a property she owns in east London.

A new historical discovery has intensified calls for the British monarchy to address its involvement in the transatlantic slave trade. Recent research reveals that King George IV personally

Culture
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£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... -
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...

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