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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

Immigration to Switzerland lost momentum in 2025, with fewer foreign nationals moving to the country and more deciding to leave, according to provisional figures released by the State
UK News
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McDonald’s expands UK youth jobs push with landmark work experience scheme
McDonald’s is stepping up its role in tackling youth unemployment in the United Kingdom, backing the government’s Youth Guarantee initiative while unveiling what it describes as theRead More... -
UK probes data security breach after health research dataset appears on Alibaba listings
The British government has launched an investigation after sensitive health research data from a major UK charity was reportedly advertised for sale on online marketplaces linked toRead More... -
Reform breakthrough in Salford signals shifting political ground
Nigel Farage has celebrated what he called a major breakthrough for Reform UK after the party secured a narrow but significant victory in a Salford council by-election.Read More... -
Prince William visits Jaguar racing hub to spotlight Britain’s electric future
Prince William is set to visit Oxfordshire today as part of a royal engagement highlighting the UK’s growing leadership in electric vehicle innovation.Read More... -
Britons sink to record economic pessimism as energy shock and global tensions bite
Confidence in the UK economy has fallen to its lowest level in nearly half a century, as households grapple with rising costs and global uncertainty.Read More...

Culture
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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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