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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

Transport Secretary Mark Harper is set to meet his counterparts from the USA, Canada and Singapore today (Monday 15 May) as they work to decarbonise flight and

Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch today [15 May] flies to Switzerland to launch negotiations on a new UK-Switzerland free trade agreement (FTA) to boost trade between
Ukrainian President Zelenskiy has expressed confidence that Ukraine and its Western allies could make Russia's defeat in the ongoing war in Ukraine "irreversible" this
UK News
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Lidl accelerates UK growth with £600m investment and 50+ new stores
Lidl is doubling down on its rapid rise in the UK grocery market, unveiling plans to open more than 50 new stores over the next year as part of a £600 million expansion drive. The move signalsRead More... -
Heathrow powers a quarter of UK trade as calls grow for expansion
Heathrow Airport has reinforced its position as the UK’s most valuable trade gateway, handling nearly £300 billion worth of goods in 2025—more than a quarter of the nation’s total tradeRead More... -
UK approves Springwell Solar Farm, set to become nation’s largest energy producer
The UK government has greenlit the Springwell Solar Farm, poised to become the largest power-generating solar installation in the country. Once operational, the 800 MW project could supplyRead More... -
UK unlocks £100m annual investment boost for start-ups as tax reliefs double under new innovation strategy
Britain is stepping up its support for entrepreneurs with a sweeping package of tax reforms designed to unlock around £100 million in new private investment every year.Read More... -
UK house prices fall in March as Middle East tensions hit buyer confidence
UK house prices unexpectedly declined in March, as growing economic uncertainty linked to tensions in the Middle East weighed on buyer sentiment, according to new data from mortgageRead More...

Culture
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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... -
Paul McCartney announces new album “The Boys of Dungeon Lane,” a nostalgic return to Liverpool roots
Legendary musician Paul McCartney is set to release his first solo album in more than five years, offering fans an intimate journey back to his childhood streets in Liverpool. The upcomingRead More... -
The National Gallery visitor numbers surge 29% in 2025 after bicentenary and Sainsbury Wing reopening
The National Gallery has reported a remarkable resurgence in visitor numbers, with a 29% increase in attendance during 2025 following its landmark bicentenary celebrations and theRead More... -
The National Lottery Heritage Fund has awarded £141,000 to preserve historic synagogues
A new grant from the National Lottery will help preserve historic synagogues in areas such as Wales, Brighton, and the East End, addressing the challenges of declining congregations andRead More... -
Lady Mayor hosts landmark Mansion House dinner celebrating women leaders and future trailblazers in the UK
In a historic first for Mansion House, the official residence of the City of London’s Lord Mayor, a special dinner was held to honour the achievements of women leaders across the UK and theRead More... -
Natural History Museum becomes UK’s most visited attraction in 2025, surpassing British Museum
London’s Natural History Museum has claimed the spot as the United Kingdom’s most popular tourist attraction in 2025, drawing a record-breaking 7.1 million visitors over the year.Read More... -
IWM acquires Dame Vera Lynn’s wartime archive: 600 letters reveal untold stories of love and loss
The Imperial War Museums (IWM) has secured a remarkable piece of British history with the acquisition of the complete Second World War archive of Dame Vera Lynn — the belovedRead More...

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