UK News
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Record high Prevent referrals as far-right concerns overtake islamist extremism
Referrals to the Government’s counter-extremism programme Prevent have reached their highest level since records began, rising 27% in the past year, according to new Home Office data.Read More... -
London council urges food delivery firms to sign e-bike safety charter amid rising battery fires
A London council is pushing for stricter safety measures for food-delivery riders following a sharp rise in e-bike battery fires across the capital.Read More... -
Military families in Cambridgeshire set for largest housing upgrade in 50 years
Military families based at Bassingbourn Barracks in Cambridgeshire are set to see the biggest overhaul of armed forces housing in more than half a century, under the Government’s newRead More... -
House of Commons Library assesses the impact of the ECHR on UK immigration law
The House of Commons Library has released a detailed research briefing exploring how the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) shapes immigration decisions and appeals acrossRead More... -
Tesla’s UK sales plunge 51% in October amid tough European market
Tesla’s car sales in the UK dropped sharply in October, falling to almost half of what they were a year ago, according to new data from the research group New AutoMotive.Read More...

Culture
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Prince William announces Earthshot Prize 2025 winners in Rio
Prince William took to the stage in Rio de Janeiro to reveal the latest winners of the Earthshot Prize — a global environmental award he launched in 2020. The ceremony, held at the Museum ofRead More... -
World’s first museum of youth culture to open in London next spring
London is preparing to host the world’s first museum dedicated entirely to the lives and experiences of young people, with the Museum of Youth Culture now slated to open in spring 2026.Read More... -
London launches Inclusive Talent Strategy to drive skills revolution and open up new job opportunities
London Councils and the Mayor of London have unveiled a new Inclusive Talent Strategy, backed by a £147.2 million investment aimed at transforming the capital’s skills system and supportingRead More... -
Prince William teams up with Matthew McConaughey, Kylie Minogue, and more for Earthshot Prize in Brazil
In just two weeks, Prince William will be heading to Rio de Janeiro for his fifth annual Earthshot Prize awards — and he’s bringing a star-studded lineup along for the ride.Read More... -
David Attenborough becomes oldest-ever daytime Emmy winner
Legendary broadcaster Sir David Attenborough has made history once again — this time as the oldest winner of a Daytime Emmy Award.Read More... -
National Children’s Choir of Great Britain opens London auditions across four dates
Children aged 9-19 who love singing may audition to join the choirs from Easter 2026Read More... -
Cheers to change: cutting red tape could bring more food, music and fun to your local
The Government is kicking off a fast-track review to scrap outdated licensing rules that have been holding back pubs, bars, and community events — and they want to hear directly from theRead More... -
£20 million boost to keep local museums open and thriving
Millions of people across England will continue to enjoy their local museums thanks to a new £20 million government investment.Read More... -
Robbie Williams’ Istanbul concert canceled over safety concerns
British pop star Robbie Williams announced that his upcoming concert in Istanbul has been canceled after local authorities decided to call off the show due to safety concerns.Read More... -
Aloha London: British Museum honors the Hawaiian Kingdom’s journey across cceans
Two hundred years after Hawaiian royalty first set foot in London, their story will be brought to life in a new British Museum exhibition titled “Hawai‘i: A Kingdom Crossing Oceans”.Read More...

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World News

In a bold move aimed at strengthening the national economy and addressing France’s financial challenges, Prime Minister Francois Bayrou announced on Tuesday a proposal to eliminate two

A new £500 million government fund — the largest of its kind globally — has been announced to support vulnerable children and families across the UK.
A major trade breakthrough has unlocked up to £250 million in export opportunities for British pharmaceutical companies in Vietnam, following changes to local regulations that will make it

The very first Birkin bag — the model that launched what would become one of fashion’s most coveted accessories — has made history by selling for €8.6 million (£7.4 million; $10.1 million).

A British citizen pleaded not guilty on Friday (July 11) in New York to charges tied to a nearly $100 million investment fraud scheme involving fake loans supposedly secured by valuable

In a landmark move to bolster European defense, France and the United Kingdom announced on Thursday a new phase of cooperation centered on their nuclear arsenals. The initiative,
A senior Iranian religious authority has issued a fatwa—a formal Islamic legal ruling—against former U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, labeling them

Britain is expected to return only 50 Channel migrants to France each week as part of a trial "one in, one out" agreement, according to French media reports. The pilot scheme is being

The UK has secured a major £7.5 billion investment from Japanese trading giant Sumitomo Corporation, boosting key sectors such as clean energy and infrastructure. The deal, signed in Tokyo
A British teenager, Marcus Fakana, 19, from Tottenham, north London, has returned home after being released from a Dubai prison following a royal pardon from Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid

