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The European Commission has said it has reached a preliminary view that Meta may have breached the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA) by failing to address the potentially addictive design

Tesco is exploring a potential sale of its Central European business, according to a report by the Financial Times, in a move that could mark the retailer's final withdrawal from major overseas
Children aged up to 12 will be able to travel free on public transport across the Netherlands from 2027 under new measures aimed at encouraging greater use of buses, trams and trains.
President Donald Trump has disrupted a NATO summit in Ankara after calling Spain a “terrible partner” and ordering a halt to trade ties with Madrid, while reviving his demand for US

French President Emmanuel Macron is set to visit Syria for talks aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation on a range of political and economic issues, according to

£4.6 billion contract awarded to Edgewing marks major milestone in the Global Combat Air Programme as the UK confirms £8.6 billion investment over four years.

Sadiq Khan becomes the first Mayor of London—and the first mayor of a global city—to visit the Srebrenica Memorial Centre, honouring the victims of the 1995 genocide and reaffirming

The United Kingdom and the United States have strengthened their longstanding defence medical partnership by signing a new agreement that will expand military medical education,
Lithuania's political leaders have agreed to begin the process of removing a constitutional provision that prohibits the deployment of nuclear weapons on the country's territory, President

The UK government is stepping up efforts to increase services exports to China as ministers and business leaders from both countries meet in London to strengthen commercial ties and
UK News
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Government announces £100m plan to cut public EV charging costs
The British government has unveiled a £100 million initiative to reduce the cost of charging electric vehicles at public charging points near residential areas, with drivers expected to saveRead More... -
Pound weakens as investors brace for crucial UK budget announcement
The British pound edged lower against both the US dollar and the euro on Wednesday as investors awaited a closely watched government budget that could shape the country’s economicRead More... -
Government expands protection for flat owners facing costly building safety repairs
The government is proposing to extend financial protections for leaseholders, increase funding for fire-safety remediation and make manufacturers of unsafe construction productsRead More... -
Princess Anne to highlight UK-South Africa ties during Cape Town visit
The Princess Royal is due to visit Cape Town on 3–4 November 2026, combining her role in promoting agricultural cooperation across the Commonwealth with engagements focusedRead More... -
Norfolk jobs fair opens doors to agricultural careers for more than 1,000 young people
More than 1,000 young people explored career opportunities in agriculture and related industries at Norfolk’s first Youth Guarantee Jobs Fair, held as part of AgriFest on 26 October.Read More...

Culture
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Diwali celebrations at Trafalgar Square cancelled due to storm warnings
London’s annual Diwali celebration at Trafalgar Square has been cancelled at short notice because of forecast storms and safety concerns, organisers announced on Saturday.Read More... -
London to celebrate Diwali with free festival of music, dance and culture in Trafalgar Square
Trafalgar Square will become the centre of London’s Diwali celebrations on Sunday, 25 October, as the capital prepares to welcome thousands of residents and visitors for a free festivalRead More... -
England’s national museums to keep free admission for all visitors
Government rules out charges for international tourists as museums receive further investmentRead More... -
UK museums given three months to keep rare Renaissance bronze in Britain
British museums and galleries have been given a limited window to secure a rare Renaissance sculpture valued at more than £4.6 million, after the Government temporarily halted itsRead More... -
Oasis set to return in 2027 with massive 38-date global tour
Oasis are extending their long-awaited comeback with an ambitious 38-date tour scheduled for 2027, taking the iconic Britpop group across the UK, Ireland, continental Europe and theRead More... -
UK moves to keep Stanley Spencer’s landmark resurrection painting
The British government has stepped in to prevent a major early work by Stanley Spencer from leaving the country, giving museums and galleries a limited window to secure the paintingRead More... -
London’s record summer of live music delivers £3.4bn boost
London has enjoyed a record-breaking summer of live music, with millions of fans attending concerts across the capital as some of the world’s biggest artists took to its stadiums, arenasRead More... -
Government blocks export of rare Anglo-Saxon artefact in bid to keep national treasure in UK
The UK government has imposed a temporary export ban on an exceptionally rare Anglo-Saxon metal mount, giving museums and galleries time to raise funds to keep the historicRead More... -
Jan van Eyck’s portraits to unite in landmark National Gallery exhibition
An unprecedented gathering of works by one of the Northern Renaissance’s greatest masters will bring Jan van Eyck’s portraiture into focus at the National Gallery this winter, with all 10 ofRead More... -
Europol sounds alarm over more violent museum heists across Europe
Museum robberies are taking a more dangerous turn across Europe, with organised criminal groups increasingly using heavy tools, explosives and other forms of force to steal valuableRead More... -
London marks UNESCO day with call for action, memory and justice on the legacy of the transatlantic slave trade
City Hall brings together community leaders, artists, young Londoners and historians to honour those affected by the transatlantic slave trade and celebrate the strength of African andRead More... -
Honiara welcomes a global showcase of wildlife photography
Some of the world’s most striking wildlife photographs have arrived in the Solomon Islands, as the British High Commission and the Solomon Islands National Art Gallery open anRead More... -
Britain’s festival season stages a cautious comeback as fans pay for more
Britain’s battered music festival industry is showing tentative signs of recovery, with several major events selling out faster than expected as organisers reshape their offer aroundRead More...

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