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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The Government is kicking off a fast-track review to scrap outdated licensing rules that have been holding back pubs, bars, and community events — and they want to hear directly from theRead More...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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More than 100 high-rise residential buildings in London have been identified as constructed using Large Panel System (LPS), a type of prefabricated concrete panel prone to safety risks,

Deputy Mayor for Transport Seb Dance and Walking and Cycling Commissioner Will Norman Launch City-Wide Initiative to Engage Communities.
Thousands of pro-Palestinian supporters gathered for a rally in central London, organized by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC). This demonstration follows a series of UK-wide protests
The UK is preparing for a significant digital transformation of driving licences, allowing them to be stored and accessed via a mobile app. This modernisation effort is expected to be rolled

One of Parliament's bars will remain closed on Monday to undergo a security and safety review after reports of a drink spiking incident involving a woman.

On Friday, U.S. private equity firm TPG and Russian state-owned entities Rosatom and Transneft secured a legal victory as the UK’s High Court dismissed a $14 billion lawsuit filed by jailed
The Israeli tourism sector celebrated a significant milestone on Wednesday morning as Wizz Air resumed its London to Tel Aviv route, with the 7:25 am flight from London Luton marking a

The UK government is set to inject £60 million into creative industries, marking the initial phase of its Sector Plan designed to foster growth and innovation in this vital sector of the economy.
The government has unveiled new measures aimed at reducing taxpayer funding for the migration and borders system. Announced today (16 January), the proposed changes outline increased

Border Force has achieved its highest-ever number of illegal drug seizures, preventing dangerous substances from reaching communities across the UK.

