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Gold pocket watch owned by Titanic couple could fetch £800,000 at auction
A gold pocket watch recovered from Isidor and Ida Straus — the elderly couple immortalised in the 1997 film Titanic — is expected to sell for at least £800,000 when it goes under the hammerRead More... -
Blenheim Palace unveils luxury new summer festival with Katy Perry, Teddy Swims and Pete Tong
Blenheim Palace is set to join the UK’s major festival circuit next year with the launch of the Blenheim Palace Festival 2026, a new music and arts celebration staged against the statelyRead More... -
Jewish Small Communities Network celebrated in Parliament
Representatives from more than 50 Jewish communities across the UK gathered at the House of Commons on Wednesday for a Parliamentary lunch hosted by MP Andrew Snowden, theRead More... -
UK war memorials to receive £2 million preservation boost ahead of Remembrance Sunday
War memorials across the UK are set to receive a major funding boost as the government commits £2 million to safeguard tributes to fallen servicemen and women for future generations.Read More... -
Prince William announces Earthshot Prize 2025 winners in Rio
Prince William took to the stage in Rio de Janeiro to reveal the latest winners of the Earthshot Prize — a global environmental award he launched in 2020. The ceremony, held at the Museum ofRead More... -
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...

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is preparing to bypass his finance minister, Rachel Reeves, and authorize increased defence spending following pressure from the United States for Europe to

More than £985,000 in funding will help strengthen community ties through the Community Recovery Fund and the Mayor’s Community Weekend.
The family of Craig and Lindsay Foreman, a British couple detained in Iran, has expressed their deep concern and determination to ensure their safe return.
The British pound reached its strongest level against the U.S. dollar this year on Friday, buoyed by positive UK economic data and a weakening dollar as concerns over U.S. tariff threats eased.

A collaborative effort between local authorities, police, and partner organizations has led to a significant reduction in violent crime, robbery, and burglary in the Finsbury Park

Banco Santander has reaffirmed that its UK division remains a vital part of its global strategy and is not up for sale, a company spokesperson stated on Thursday.

Starting April 2, 2025, travelers visiting the UK with a European passport, including Finnish citizens, will need to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before departure.

A cousin of Qatar’s ruler has lost a legal dispute in London’s High Court over ownership of the historic 17th-century "Idol’s Eye" diamond, a gem valued at millions of dollars, according to a
The British pound surged on Thursday after official data revealed that the UK economy unexpectedly expanded in the final quarter of last year, providing a rare boost amid broader
The UK economy posted a surprise expansion in the final quarter of 2024, with GDP rising by 0.1%, according to figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) today.

