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£4.6 billion contract awarded to Edgewing marks major milestone in the Global Combat Air Programme as the UK confirms £8.6 billion investment over four years.

Sadiq Khan becomes the first Mayor of London—and the first mayor of a global city—to visit the Srebrenica Memorial Centre, honouring the victims of the 1995 genocide and reaffirming

The United Kingdom and the United States have strengthened their longstanding defence medical partnership by signing a new agreement that will expand military medical education,
Lithuania's political leaders have agreed to begin the process of removing a constitutional provision that prohibits the deployment of nuclear weapons on the country's territory, President

The UK government is stepping up efforts to increase services exports to China as ministers and business leaders from both countries meet in London to strengthen commercial ties and

The use of mineral fertilisers in EU agriculture increased in 2024, marking the first notable rebound after recent declines. According to the latest Eurostat estimates, farmers applied 9.8
British American Tobacco (BAT) is set to reshape its global workforce, announcing plans to eliminate thousands of positions as part of a sweeping cost-cutting and technology transformation

British barrister Karim Khan has challenged his suspension as chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), arguing that the decision violated the court's own procedures and

The UK has launched an immediate humanitarian response to the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, deploying specialist search and rescue personnel alongside an initial £2 million
Singapore-based Kuok Group is evaluating plans to invest up to €5.3 billion in a major hyperscale data center campus in northern Italy, marking one of the country's largest proposed digital
UK News
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UK expands support for veterans with new centre in Scotland
Providing charitable assistance and comprehensive support to former military personnel is an important responsibility for the state. Veterans who have dedicated years of their lives toRead More... -
Charity under scrutiny: tackling abuse and financial misconduct in the UK’s charitable sector
Large-scale charitable activity is an important part of modern society, providing essential support to vulnerable communities, financing social initiatives and helping address problems thatRead More... -
UK to make salary disclosure mandatory in job advertisements
Transparency in pay and working conditions remains one of the major challenges facing the modern labour market. Jobseekers are frequently expected to apply for positions withoutRead More... -
Facial recognition needs stronger laws to protect democracy and civil liberties
Facial recognition technology is becoming an increasingly important component of modern policing, offering law enforcement agencies new tools to identify suspects, locate missingRead More... -
Water governance and local democracy: why communities need a greater say in water investment
Water is one of the most essential resources for modern society. Beyond its fundamental role in sustaining human life, water is a critical component of infrastructure operations, supportingRead More...

Culture
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British Library to open major Agatha Christie exhibition exploring the life behind her crime novels
The British Library in London is set to host a major exhibition celebrating the life, adventures and literary legacy of Agatha Christie, one of the world's most celebrated crime writers.Read More... -
Diwali celebrations at Trafalgar Square cancelled due to storm warnings
London’s annual Diwali celebration at Trafalgar Square has been cancelled at short notice because of forecast storms and safety concerns, organisers announced on Saturday.Read More... -
London to celebrate Diwali with free festival of music, dance and culture in Trafalgar Square
Trafalgar Square will become the centre of London’s Diwali celebrations on Sunday, 25 October, as the capital prepares to welcome thousands of residents and visitors for a free festivalRead More... -
England’s national museums to keep free admission for all visitors
Government rules out charges for international tourists as museums receive further investmentRead More... -
UK museums given three months to keep rare Renaissance bronze in Britain
British museums and galleries have been given a limited window to secure a rare Renaissance sculpture valued at more than £4.6 million, after the Government temporarily halted itsRead More... -
Oasis set to return in 2027 with massive 38-date global tour
Oasis are extending their long-awaited comeback with an ambitious 38-date tour scheduled for 2027, taking the iconic Britpop group across the UK, Ireland, continental Europe and theRead More... -
UK moves to keep Stanley Spencer’s landmark resurrection painting
The British government has stepped in to prevent a major early work by Stanley Spencer from leaving the country, giving museums and galleries a limited window to secure the paintingRead More... -
London’s record summer of live music delivers £3.4bn boost
London has enjoyed a record-breaking summer of live music, with millions of fans attending concerts across the capital as some of the world’s biggest artists took to its stadiums, arenasRead More... -
Government blocks export of rare Anglo-Saxon artefact in bid to keep national treasure in UK
The UK government has imposed a temporary export ban on an exceptionally rare Anglo-Saxon metal mount, giving museums and galleries time to raise funds to keep the historicRead More... -
Jan van Eyck’s portraits to unite in landmark National Gallery exhibition
An unprecedented gathering of works by one of the Northern Renaissance’s greatest masters will bring Jan van Eyck’s portraiture into focus at the National Gallery this winter, with all 10 ofRead More... -
Europol sounds alarm over more violent museum heists across Europe
Museum robberies are taking a more dangerous turn across Europe, with organised criminal groups increasingly using heavy tools, explosives and other forms of force to steal valuableRead More... -
London marks UNESCO day with call for action, memory and justice on the legacy of the transatlantic slave trade
City Hall brings together community leaders, artists, young Londoners and historians to honour those affected by the transatlantic slave trade and celebrate the strength of African andRead More... -
Honiara welcomes a global showcase of wildlife photography
Some of the world’s most striking wildlife photographs have arrived in the Solomon Islands, as the British High Commission and the Solomon Islands National Art Gallery open anRead More...

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