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Ukraine has accused Hungary and Slovakia of resorting to “blackmail” after both countries threatened to halt electricity supplies unless Kyiv restores the transit of Russian oil through

British buyers dreaming of a sun-soaked bolt-hole in Spain’s Balearic Islands could soon find the door firmly shut.

The UK and its leading European allies are joining forces to develop a new generation of low-cost air defence weapons designed to protect European skies and

France’s Economy Ministry has confirmed that a hacker accessed sensitive information linked to 1.2 million bank accounts, after exploiting stolen login credentials belonging to a

Turkish authorities have detained a veteran journalist working for Deutsche Welle, escalating concerns over press freedom in the country.
The United Kingdom has formally opened a new British Embassy Office in Lviv, expanding its diplomatic footprint in Ukraine and reinforcing its long-term commitment to the country during
The UK government has sharply criticised Iran after a British couple were handed 10-year prison sentences on espionage charges, describing the punishment as

Land has emerged as the central fault line as Russian and Ukrainian negotiators convene in Geneva for two days of U.S.-mediated peace talks, amid growing

The UK and California have agreed to deepen their long-standing cooperation on clean energy, signing a new pact aimed at accelerating investment, supporting jobs and scaling up climate
New Delhi has become the centre of the global artificial intelligence conversation this week as top executives from the world’s biggest AI companies join political
UK News
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CMA champions pragmatic approach to strengthening UK digital competition
The UK's digital markets competition regime is designed to promote innovation, consumer choice and business growth through targeted, proportionate regulation, according to Will Hayter,Read More... -
UK plans repayment rule for asylum seekers seeking permanent residency
The UK government has unveiled plans that would require some asylum seekers to repay the cost of their accommodation and financial support before they are allowed to apply forRead More... -
UK to appoint first independent Maternity Commissioner as government unveils NHS safety reforms
The UK Government has announced the appointment of the country's first independent Maternity and Neonatal Commissioner alongside a £41 million funding package aimed at improvingRead More... -
UK defence investment plan accelerates autonomous military transformation across all three services
A major new defence investment will accelerate the transformation of the UK's Armed Forces through advanced autonomous and AI-enabled capabilities, ranging from sophisticatedRead More... -
Government expands detention capacity to increase immigration removals
More than 45,000 foreign national offenders and individuals who have exhausted their asylum claims are expected to be removed from the UK over the next decade following a majorRead More...

Culture
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Universal unveils £5 billion UK theme park project, set to open in 2031
Comcast NBCUniversal has confirmed plans to invest more than £5 billion in building its first-ever European theme park and resort, marking one of the largest entertainment investments in theRead More... -
London gears up for biggest-ever summer of live music as global superstars take over the capital
London is preparing for a landmark summer of live music, reinforcing its status as the world's leading music city with an unparalleled programme of exclusive performances from some of theRead More... -
Eid festival marks 20 years in Trafalgar Square with music, food and family events
London’s annual Eid on the Square celebration will return to Trafalgar Square on Saturday, 30 May, as the popular event marks its 20th anniversary in the heart of the capital.Read More... -
Beatles’ final rooftop performance to be preserved in new London museum
The rooftop where The Beatles staged their iconic final live performance is set to become the centerpiece of a new museum celebrating the legendary band’s legacy.Read More... -
Rare Declaration of Independence to headline landmark exhibition on America’s founding
A major new exhibition marking 250 years since the birth of the United States is set to open this summer, bringing together some of the most important documents from the AmericanRead More... -
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...

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