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France has tightened safety standards for infant milk after a wave of international recalls linked to a toxin found in baby formula ingredients, a move authorities say is
The Prime Minister has returned from China with a package of trade, investment and market-access agreements worth billions of pounds, marking the UK’s first prime

A major power grid emergency in Ukraine has spilled over into neighboring Moldova, causing widespread electricity outages and disrupting essential services in both
Burkina Faso’s military rulers have announced a sweeping ban on all political parties, marking a major escalation in the junta’s consolidation of power nearly three years
China has agreed to ease visa restrictions for British citizens, allowing short-term visa-free travel as Prime Minister Keir Starmer wrapped up high-level talks in Beijing

Germany is exploring the idea of a shared European nuclear umbrella with its allies, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said, as debates intensify across the continent over how

Hungary’s government has announced a 50 billion forint ($157 million) support scheme to help households cope with rising heating bills this winter, adding to a wave of public spending just

The European Commission has given the green light to a €3.1 billion Spanish state aid scheme aimed at ramping up electricity production from highly efficient combined heat and power (CHP)

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in China on Wednesday for the first visit by a UK leader in eight years, striking an optimistic but cautious tone as he encouraged British companies to

Spain will allocate 20 million euros ($24 million) in compensation to victims of last week’s high-speed train derailment that killed 45 people and injured more than 150, Transport Minister Óscar
UK News
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Lidl accelerates UK growth with £600m investment and 50+ new stores
Lidl is doubling down on its rapid rise in the UK grocery market, unveiling plans to open more than 50 new stores over the next year as part of a £600 million expansion drive. The move signalsRead More... -
Heathrow powers a quarter of UK trade as calls grow for expansion
Heathrow Airport has reinforced its position as the UK’s most valuable trade gateway, handling nearly £300 billion worth of goods in 2025—more than a quarter of the nation’s total tradeRead More... -
UK approves Springwell Solar Farm, set to become nation’s largest energy producer
The UK government has greenlit the Springwell Solar Farm, poised to become the largest power-generating solar installation in the country. Once operational, the 800 MW project could supplyRead More... -
UK unlocks £100m annual investment boost for start-ups as tax reliefs double under new innovation strategy
Britain is stepping up its support for entrepreneurs with a sweeping package of tax reforms designed to unlock around £100 million in new private investment every year.Read More... -
UK house prices fall in March as Middle East tensions hit buyer confidence
UK house prices unexpectedly declined in March, as growing economic uncertainty linked to tensions in the Middle East weighed on buyer sentiment, according to new data from mortgageRead More...

Culture
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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... -
Paul McCartney announces new album “The Boys of Dungeon Lane,” a nostalgic return to Liverpool roots
Legendary musician Paul McCartney is set to release his first solo album in more than five years, offering fans an intimate journey back to his childhood streets in Liverpool. The upcomingRead More... -
The National Gallery visitor numbers surge 29% in 2025 after bicentenary and Sainsbury Wing reopening
The National Gallery has reported a remarkable resurgence in visitor numbers, with a 29% increase in attendance during 2025 following its landmark bicentenary celebrations and theRead More... -
The National Lottery Heritage Fund has awarded £141,000 to preserve historic synagogues
A new grant from the National Lottery will help preserve historic synagogues in areas such as Wales, Brighton, and the East End, addressing the challenges of declining congregations andRead More... -
Lady Mayor hosts landmark Mansion House dinner celebrating women leaders and future trailblazers in the UK
In a historic first for Mansion House, the official residence of the City of London’s Lord Mayor, a special dinner was held to honour the achievements of women leaders across the UK and theRead More... -
Natural History Museum becomes UK’s most visited attraction in 2025, surpassing British Museum
London’s Natural History Museum has claimed the spot as the United Kingdom’s most popular tourist attraction in 2025, drawing a record-breaking 7.1 million visitors over the year.Read More... -
IWM acquires Dame Vera Lynn’s wartime archive: 600 letters reveal untold stories of love and loss
The Imperial War Museums (IWM) has secured a remarkable piece of British history with the acquisition of the complete Second World War archive of Dame Vera Lynn — the belovedRead More...

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