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The UK and its leading European allies are joining forces to develop a new generation of low-cost air defence weapons designed to protect European skies and

France’s Economy Ministry has confirmed that a hacker accessed sensitive information linked to 1.2 million bank accounts, after exploiting stolen login credentials belonging to a

Turkish authorities have detained a veteran journalist working for Deutsche Welle, escalating concerns over press freedom in the country.
The United Kingdom has formally opened a new British Embassy Office in Lviv, expanding its diplomatic footprint in Ukraine and reinforcing its long-term commitment to the country during
The UK government has sharply criticised Iran after a British couple were handed 10-year prison sentences on espionage charges, describing the punishment as

Land has emerged as the central fault line as Russian and Ukrainian negotiators convene in Geneva for two days of U.S.-mediated peace talks, amid growing

The UK and California have agreed to deepen their long-standing cooperation on clean energy, signing a new pact aimed at accelerating investment, supporting jobs and scaling up climate
New Delhi has become the centre of the global artificial intelligence conversation this week as top executives from the world’s biggest AI companies join political

Britain and its allies are weighing up fresh sanctions against Russia after concluding that opposition leader Alexei Navalny was poisoned with a rare toxin derived
The Prime Minister held talks with Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, on Friday, 14 February 2026, on the margins of the Munich Security Conference.
UK News
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NHS hits mental health staffing target years early as demand continues to rise
The National Health Service (NHS) has reached a major milestone in expanding mental health care, announcing that 8,500 additional mental health professionals have been recruited acrossRead More... -
UK solar boom accelerates as energy security drives green shift
Britain is witnessing a sharp rise in solar energy adoption, as households and policymakers push forward with a large-scale transition to cleaner, domestically produced power. The surge comesRead More... -
Bank of England holds steady as global tensions and domestic pressures weigh on UK outlook
The Bank of England is widely expected to leave interest rates unchanged this week, as policymakers navigate growing uncertainty triggered by the escalating conflict involving Iran and itsRead More... -
A line in the sand: UK enacts historic "smoke-free generation" law
The United Kingdom has officially fired the starting gun on the end of the tobacco era. With the Tobacco and Vapes Bill receiving Royal Assent, the government has codified a world-firstRead More... -
Terror on the streets of Golders Green: two stabbed as antisemitic violence surges in Britain
The heart of London’s Jewish community was shattered on Wednesday when a knife-wielding assailant launched a targeted stabbing spree in Golders Green. The attack, which left two JewishRead 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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