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A quiet shift is underway on the waters between England and France, where a small British startup is reimagining how people travel across one of Europe’s busiest routes. As pressure mounts

The United Kingdom has announced a £14 million funding package aimed at strengthening climate resilience across Pacific Island nations, as communities grapple with the escalating impacts of

European second-hand fashion marketplace Vinted has reached a new milestone, securing an €8 billion valuation following a substantial secondary share sale worth €880 million, the company

Oil prices climbed again on Monday as uncertainty continued to grip one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints — the Strait of Hormuz — where shipping disruptions remain

A car bomb detonated outside a police station in the Dunmurry district of south Belfast late Saturday night, following the hijacking of a delivery vehicle, authorities in Northern Ireland

France is preparing for a significant transformation of its wine industry, with plans to remove approximately 28,000 hectares of vineyards under a state-supported initiative aimed at addressing
Mauritius has given the United Kingdom until the end of July to finalize a long-awaited agreement over the future of the Chagos Islands, as uncertainty grows following opposition from the

Russia will halt the transit of Kazakh crude oil to Germany through the Druzhba pipeline starting May 1, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak announced on Wednesday, a decision that is
Mauritius has given the United Kingdom until the end of July to finalize a long-delayed agreement on the future of the Chagos Islands, signaling growing impatience as geopolitical tensions
In a renewed show of support for Lebanon’s struggling military community, the UK Ministry of Defence has delivered more than $150,000 worth of essential aid to families of the Lebanese
UK News
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London launches AI and Jobs Taskforce with Baroness Lane-Fox at the helm
London is stepping up its response to the rapid rise of artificial intelligence, with Mayor Sadiq Khan announcing the creation of a new AI and Jobs Taskforce aimed at understanding how theRead More... -
Government tightens right to buy rules in bid to protect social housing stock
The government has confirmed it will press ahead with a fresh wave of reforms to the Right to Buy scheme, aiming to curb the loss of social housing while keeping a pathway open forRead More... -
UK speeds up access to new medicines with landmark clinical trial reforms
Patients across the UK are set to benefit from quicker access to cutting-edge treatments under sweeping new clinical trial regulations coming into force on 28 April 2026.Read More... -
UK government unveils plan to strengthen science and engineering at the heart of policy
The UK government has launched a new strategy aimed at reinforcing the role of science and engineering in shaping policy and decision-making across departments.Read More...

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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