UK News
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Sadiq Khan unveils final London budget with record £1.26bn investment in policing, youth services and crime prevention
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has published his Final Draft Budget, setting out how City Hall plans to invest billions over the coming year to make the capital safer, fairer, greener and moreRead More... -
UK unveils £20m innovation fund to tackle drug and alcohol addiction with AI, wearables and new medicines
The UK government has announced a £20 million funding boost for innovators developing new medicines, medical technologies and digital tools aimed at reducingRead More... -
UK government commits £73.4m record funding to protect synagogues, mosques and faith sites
Faith communities across the UK are set to benefit from a record £73.4 million investment in protective security, as the government confirms funding levels forRead More... -
Wales to lead UK’s autonomous defence revolution under £50m growth deal
Wales is set to become the UK’s frontline testing ground for the next generation of autonomous and uncrewed defence technology, following the signing of a landmark £50 million WalesRead More... -
UK names Antonia Romeo as first female head of civil service under Starmer reforms
The United Kingdom has appointed Antonia Romeo as Cabinet Secretary, marking the first time a woman has taken on the most senior role in the civil service.Read More...

Culture
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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... -
Lost for centuries, Henry VIII’s golden love pendant finds a home at the British Museum
A golden heart pendant once symbolizing the doomed marriage of Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon has finally been secured for permanent display at the BritishRead More... -
British High Commission hosts Caledonian Ball in Lahore to celebrate growing Scotland–Pakistan partnership
The British High Commission brought a touch of Scotland to Lahore this week as it hosted the Caledonian Ball at the historic Sir Ganga Ram Residence, celebratingRead More... -
300-year-old Rysbrack Marble putti blocked from export as UK scrambles to save national treasure
A three-century-old marble sculpture by renowned eighteenth-century sculptor Michael Rysbrack has been placed under a temporary UK export ban, giving BritishRead More... -
Inside ICG PR: how an international PR agency shapes reputation for luxury, fashion, and cultural brands
Interview: the co-founder of Iris Consulting Group Iryna Kotlyarevska on building global visibility with cultural intelligenceRead More... -
London Zoo’s giraffes take centre stage in New London Underground poster celebrating 200 years of ZSL
London Zoo’s iconic giraffes have stepped into the spotlight with the launch of a striking new London Underground poster, marking the start of ZSL’s 200th anniversaryRead More... -
Rare 18th-century ‘Shock Dog’ sculpture by Anne Damer faces possible export from the UK
A rare 18th-century terracotta sculpture of a dog by pioneering British artist Anne Seymour Damer has been placed under a temporary export bar, amid concerns it could leave the UK unless aRead More... -
Astronomers Take Over: hands-on space gallery and live Planetarium shows launch at the National Maritime Museum
A new space adventure is landing in Greenwich. ‘Astronomers Take Over’, a playful, hands-on gallery led by real astronomers, opens at the National Maritime MuseumRead More... -
UK Prime Minister champions British theatre’s growing success in China during Shanghai visit
The Prime Minister has highlighted the growing global influence of British theatre during a visit to Shanghai, underlining how the UK’s creative industries are driving economic growth andRead More...

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World News

The United Kingdom has widened its campaign against visa fraud in India, extending the initiative to Tamil Nadu as part of a broader effort to curb illegal migration and protect vulnerable

The UK government is widening its campaign against visa fraud in India, launching a second phase in Tamil Nadu after what ministers describe as a successful pilot in Punjab.
London and Berlin intensify joint efforts against illegal migration and criminal smuggling gangs.

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) reparations commission used its first official visit to London to issue a direct and forceful appeal to the British government: take responsibility for the
Denmark’s ruling Social Democrats face a historic backlash in Tuesday’s local elections, with polls suggesting the party could lose control of Copenhagen for the first time in 122 years.

Ukrainian defence manufacturer Fire Point has appointed former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to a newly created advisory board, a move the company says is intended to strengthen

Ukraine will begin importing natural gas from Greece to bolster its energy reserves for the coming winter, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced on Sunday,
Caribbean leaders will arrive in Britain this week for what officials describe as a decisive round of talks on slavery reparations, marking one of the most coordinated diplomatic efforts yet by
Storm Claudia has carved a path of destruction across Portugal and the UK, leaving three people dead, forcing evacuations and flooding homes, and causing

Britain has temporarily eased sanctions to allow Bulgaria’s Burgas refinery and its network of petrol stations—both owned by Russia’s Lukoil—to continue operating and conducting business

