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World’s first museum of youth culture to open in London next spring
London is preparing to host the world’s first museum dedicated entirely to the lives and experiences of young people, with the Museum of Youth Culture now slated to open in spring 2026.Read More... -
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The Government is kicking off a fast-track review to scrap outdated licensing rules that have been holding back pubs, bars, and community events — and they want to hear directly from theRead More...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...

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Thousands of London homes struggling with poor insulation and high energy bills are set to receive a major boost thanks to over £230m in funding secured by London Councils, social housing
Thousands of households in England are set to benefit from government-backed energy efficiency improvements, helping families cut energy bills and stay warm.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has condemned Britain’s benefits system as the "worst of all worlds," arguing that it discourages people from working and fails those who genuinely need support.

In a move set to ease tax filing requirements, around 300,000 people will no longer need to submit Self Assessment tax returns under new measures expected to be announced today.
UK homebuilder Persimmon posted a 10% rise in annual profit, surpassing market forecasts, as stronger sales and pricing bolstered earnings. The company struck an optimistic tone for 2025,

Britain's Domino's Pizza Group reported a nearly 4% increase in annual core profit on Tuesday, driven by higher orders fueled by discount promotions.

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, is heading to MIPIM, the world’s leading real estate investment conference, to champion London as a top destination for global investors. His mission: to

The UK government is moving forward with plans to allocate over £2.3 billion from the sale of Chelsea Football Club towards humanitarian aid in Ukraine.
Britain’s job market showed signs of cooling in February, with hiring slowing and salary growth for new starters reaching its lowest level in four years, according to a survey released on Monday.

Nations should embrace their differences as a source of strength rather than seeing them as problems, Britain's King Charles stated in a message marking the annual

