UK News
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Drone incidents near UK military bases double, prompting expanded powers for armed forces
Drone activity near Britain’s military installations surged dramatically last year, underlining growing security concerns and the evolving nature of modern warfare.Read More... -
Starmer urges Lords to oust Peter Mandelson after fresh Epstein revelations
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called for former UK ambassador to the United States Peter Mandelson to be removed from the House of Lords, following theRead More... -
UK house prices rebound as budget jitters fade, Nationwide reports
UK house prices returned to growth at the start of the year, rising faster than expected as uncertainty linked to last year’s budget began to ease, according to new data from Nationwide.Read More... -
£21.5m boost for English farming as hemp, low-emission fertilisers and ‘Sunshine Tomatoes’ move from lab to field
England’s farms are set for a major innovation push after £21.5 million was awarded to support 15 projects aimed at cutting emissions, improving resilience and liftingRead More... -
A40 Westway closure: major roadworks planned from March to late April
A key stretch of the A40 Westway in west London will be closed for more than a month from March as Transport for London (TfL) carries out essential safety and maintenance work on theRead More...

Culture
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London Zoo’s giraffes take centre stage in New London Underground poster celebrating 200 years of ZSL
London Zoo’s iconic giraffes have stepped into the spotlight with the launch of a striking new London Underground poster, marking the start of ZSL’s 200th anniversaryRead More... -
Rare 18th-century ‘Shock Dog’ sculpture by Anne Damer faces possible export from the UK
A rare 18th-century terracotta sculpture of a dog by pioneering British artist Anne Seymour Damer has been placed under a temporary export bar, amid concerns it could leave the UK unless aRead More... -
Astronomers Take Over: hands-on space gallery and live Planetarium shows launch at the National Maritime Museum
A new space adventure is landing in Greenwich. ‘Astronomers Take Over’, a playful, hands-on gallery led by real astronomers, opens at the National Maritime MuseumRead More... -
UK Prime Minister champions British theatre’s growing success in China during Shanghai visit
The Prime Minister has highlighted the growing global influence of British theatre during a visit to Shanghai, underlining how the UK’s creative industries are driving economic growth andRead More... -
King Charles and Queen Camilla host green carpet premiere at Windsor Castle for new Amazon prime film
King Charles, with Queen Camilla by his side, opened the doors of the longest-occupied castle in Europe for a sparkling evening at Windsor Castle, marking the premiere of ‘Finding Harmony –Read More... -
Karen Newman appointed to sculpt Queen Elizabeth II for National Memorial in St James’s Park
Renowned British sculptor Karen Newman MRSS has been appointed to create a new sculpture of Queen Elizabeth II as part of the UK’s national memorial to the late Monarch, the QueenRead More... -
UK government unveils £1.5bn culture investment to save 1,000 local venues and restore national pride
The government has announced a landmark £1.5 billion investment in arts, culture and heritage, pledging to safeguard more than 1,000 local venues across England and reverse years ofRead More... -
Museum of Oxford reveals 2026 programme focused on community stories, talks and events
The Museum of Oxford has unveiled its 2026 programme, setting out a year of talks, tours and hands-on events that place local people and shared histories firmly centre stage. The newRead More... -
£9m Claude Lorrain masterpiece faces possible export as UK scrambles to keep Baroque treasure
A Baroque landscape masterpiece valued at £9 million has been placed under a temporary export ban, giving UK institutions a final opportunity to keep the work in the country.Read More... -
Welsh towns invited to compete for first-ever UK Town of Culture title
Could a Welsh town become the very first UK Town of Culture? Communities across Wales are being invited to step into the national spotlight as the UK launches its inaugural Town of CultureRead More... -
In Bloom: How plants shaped Britain and the modern world
Plants surround us every day – in our gardens, our homes and even in our cups of tea – yet few of us stop to consider the extraordinary journeys they have taken to get here.Read More... -
UK launches first town of culture competition to revive local pride and boost economic growth
The government has officially launched the UK’s first-ever Town of Culture competition, marking a major new push to restore pride in communities and drive cultural-led economic growthRead More... -
Government announces academy trust inspections to strengthen school accountability
New academy trust inspections to boost transparency for parents and strengthen outcomes for childrenRead More...

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World News
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Parts of southern Thailand are reeling from catastrophic floods after days of relentless rain, with at least 33 people dead and emergency crews struggling to reach isolated communities.

The United Kingdom has announced £1 million (approximately PHP 77 million) in humanitarian assistance to support relief and recovery efforts in communities struck by Typhoons Tino

European negotiators have endorsed a proposal to cap the size of Ukraine’s armed forces at 800,000 troops, setting out a counter-offer during ongoing peace talks in Geneva.
Britain has unveiled a new international military esports competition designed to sharpen the digital combat skills needed for modern warfare, drawing on
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Saturday that a U.S.-drafted plan to end the war between Russia and Ukraine offers a constructive starting point
The Dutch armed forces opened fire on several drones detected above Volkel Air Base in the country’s east, the Ministry of Defense confirmed on Saturday. No debris has been recovered and

The United Kingdom has widened its campaign against visa fraud in India, extending the initiative to Tamil Nadu as part of a broader effort to curb illegal migration and protect vulnerable

The UK government is widening its campaign against visa fraud in India, launching a second phase in Tamil Nadu after what ministers describe as a successful pilot in Punjab.
London and Berlin intensify joint efforts against illegal migration and criminal smuggling gangs.

