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The UK is set to win support from European partners this week for reforms aimed at strengthening border security and speeding up the removal of foreign criminals and illegal migrants.
Marking a pivotal moment for Euro-Atlantic diplomacy, UK Defence Minister Lord Coaker has concluded a high-profile four-nation tour across the Western Balkans and Türkiye, reinforcing

U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for a closely watched summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, bringing with him a delegation of top American executives

Britain’s Princess of Wales received a warm reception in northern Italy on Wednesday as she embarked on her first official overseas engagement since completing cancer treatment, marking a

On the eve of Europe Day, a comprehensive new Eurobarometer survey reveals a continent increasingly leaning on the European Union as a "pillar of stability" in a volatile global landscape.

Russia and Ukraine exchanged accusations of ceasefire violations on Friday as Moscow prepared for its annual Victory Day celebrations under heightened security amid fears of Ukrainian drone
The United Kingdom and international partners have announced that Moldovan civil society organisation PromoLex will receive the 2026 Democracy Defenders Award, recognising its work

The European Union has dismissed Russian warnings urging foreign missions to leave Kyiv ahead of Russia’s Victory Day celebrations, saying it will maintain its diplomatic presence in the
The United Kingdom has renewed £1.6 million (USD 2.1 million) in funding for mine clearance and explosive ordnance risk education in Cambodia, extending a partnership that has now
The British and Canadian ambassadors to Lebanon hosted a reception in Beirut to commemorate Lebanese Media Martyrs’ Day and World Press Freedom Day, paying tribute to journalists killed
UK News
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Oxford Street goes traffic-free as London begins major retail district transformation
Oxford Street has entered a new phase of redevelopment, with almost one kilometre of the famous London shopping thoroughfare becoming permanently pedestrianised from Monday,Read More... -
New plans aim to end cruel CO₂stunning of pigs and improve animal welfare
The UK government has unveiled proposals to phase out the use of high-concentration carbon dioxide to stun pigs before slaughter, citing concerns that the method causes animalsRead More... -
UK pledges additional £432 million to tackle rough sleeping by 2029
The UK government has announced an additional £432 million in funding to help tackle homelessness and reduce the number of people sleeping on the streets, with a particular focus onRead More... -
London violence prevention programme reaches one million people as knife crime declines
London’s Violence Reduction Unit marks a major milestone as new figures show a 55 per cent fall in hospital admissions for young people injured in knife attacks since 2019.Read More... -
England recruits more than 3,800 magistrates in push to ease court backlogs
The UK Government has expanded the magistracy as part of a wider effort to speed up criminal proceedings, improve support for victims and modernise the justice system.Read More...

Culture
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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... -
Britain’s festival season stages a cautious comeback as fans pay for more
Britain’s battered music festival industry is showing tentative signs of recovery, with several major events selling out faster than expected as organisers reshape their offer aroundRead More...

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