UK News
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London Councils urges government to ‘Keep the Levy Local’ as visitor tax plans reach Parliament
Leaders and senior councillors from boroughs across the capital gathered outside the UK Parliament this week to press the government to ensure that a significant share of any new overnightRead More... -
UK police ban pro-Iran Al Quds march in London over security fears and risk of clashes
British police have banned a pro-Iranian march scheduled to take place in central London on Sunday, warning that the event could trigger “extreme tensions” with counter-protesters and raiseRead More... -
UK player scoops £181 million EuroMillions jackpot — one of the biggest lottery wins in British history
A single UK ticket holder has won an astonishing £181 million EuroMillions jackpot, lottery operator Allwyn confirmed following Tuesday night’s draw.Read More... -
UK scraps offshore wind tariffs to cut costs for manufacturers and boost clean energy growth
British manufacturers are set to save millions of pounds each year after the UK government announced it will remove tariffs on dozens of offshore wind energy components starting 1 April.Read More... -
UK introduces new definition of anti-Muslim hatred amid record rise in hate crimes
The British government has introduced a new advisory definition of anti-Muslim hostility, marking a significant step in its effort to better identify and respond to abuse targeting MuslimRead More...

Culture
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UK ministers host major interfaith Ramadan iftar at Lancaster House celebrating British muslim contributions
More than 180 guests from across the United Kingdom gathered at Lancaster House in London for a major community iftar hosted by government ministers, celebrating the contributions ofRead More... -
Ashmolean Museum returns 16th-century bronze icon to India
A 16th-century bronze statue that once stood in a temple in southern India has been returned by the Ashmolean Museum at the University of Oxford, marking the end of a years-longRead More... -
Prime Minister reappoints Stephen Belcher and Tim Dugher as Science Museum Group Trustees until 2030
The UK Prime Minister has confirmed the reappointment of Professor Stephen Belcher CBE and Tim Dugher as Trustees of the Science Museum Group for a further four-year term. Their newRead More... -
British Library Business & IP Centre celebrates 20 years of supporting UK start-ups
The British Library is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its Business & IP Centre (BIPC) with a special event designed to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs.Read More... -
Between protestants and princes: the Kozirod family through time
The surname “Kozirod” belongs to the category of relatively rare surnames, which today are found only in a few countries around the world, including Poland, Germany, the USA, the UK,Read More... -
UK music exports get £1.4m boost as 68 independent artists win global growth grants
Rising British music talent is set for a global push after 68 independent UK acts secured a combined £1.4 million in government-backed funding designed to grow international audiences, boostRead More... -
Emery Walker revealed: new exhibition explores the man behind the arts and crafts legend
A new exhibition opening this spring at Emery Walker’s House sets out to restore depth, warmth, and personality to one of Britain’s most influential yetRead More... -
London confirms St Patrick’s Day 2026 parade and Trafalgar Square festival
London will turn green once again next spring after the Mayor confirmed the capital’s St Patrick’s Day celebrations will take place on Sunday 15 March 2026, with aRead More... -
Masterpieces beyond the Museum: National Gallery brings life-size art to communities ccross the UK
World-famous paintings from the National Gallery are stepping out of Trafalgar Square and into everyday life, as part of a major touring project that will seeRead More... -
Award-winning Polish writer Mariusz Szczygieł brings ‘Not There’ essay collection on UK tour
Polish writer Mariusz Szczygieł, one of Central Europe’s most acclaimed literary reporters, will tour the UK later this month with a series of public events marking the English-language release...Read More... -
Professor Dame Carol Black GBE reappointed as Chair of the British Library for 2026–2027
The UK Secretary of State has confirmed the extension of Professor Dame Carol Black GBE as Chair of the British Library, continuing her leadership from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027.Read More... -
Climate, community and care: Soma Surovi Jannat’s landmark exhibition at the Ashmolean Museum
From spring through autumn 2026, the Ashmolean Museum presents 'Soma Surovi Jannat: Climate Culture Care', a powerful new exhibition that places climateRead More... -
Londoners on trial: 700 years of crime revealed in a free City archives exhibition
From medieval pickpockets to notorious Victorian figures, seven centuries of crime, punishment and public fascination are laid bare in a new exhibition atRead More...

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World News

The UK and Norway agree to develop a strategic partnership to counter shared threats in the undersea domain, including threats to our undersea infrastructure.
The UK will back President Biden’s drive to remove and store global carbon emissions as it forges ever-closer links with the United States on energy security.

The upcoming local council elections in Northern Ireland are taking center stage as the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) seeks to leverage them to push for further

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace met with his counterpart Defence Minister Boris Pistorius in Berlin today, days after announcing that the UK will be the first nation to

The Prime Minister met European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen at the Council of Europe Summit in Iceland today.

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy left the courthouse today after an appeals court in France upheld a three-year prison sentence, with two years suspended, for his involvement in

Former British Prime Minister Liz Truss will deliver a speech in Taiwan, emphasizing the importance of avoiding appeasement towards China and expressing unwavering

Renowned novelist Salman Rushdie has issued a warning about the severe threats to freedom of expression and publishing currently facing Western countries, calling it

The French government is seeking the recovery of 2.5 billion euros ($2.75 billion) in back taxes from multiple banks implicated in a tax evasion scheme related to
The UK and Japan will take their cooperation on science, technology and innovation to new heights, after agreeing to renew the two countries’ longstanding Science

