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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Bahrain on Thursday for the final stop of a Middle East tour aimed at securing support from Gulf allies for the Trump administration’s

French President Emmanuel Macron has rejected the idea of establishing migrant return hubs in third countries, arguing that such facilities have not proven effective and may conflict with

The United Kingdom and Malawi reaffirmed their strong and evolving partnership during His Majesty The King’s Birthday Party 2026, held in Lilongwe on 18 June.
The United States has launched a formal trade investigation into Germany’s proposed reforms aimed at reducing public spending on pharmaceuticals, amid concerns in Washington that the

The United Kingdom and Malaysia have formally launched negotiations on a new Digital Trade Agreement (DTA), a move aimed at boosting economic growth, supporting British jobs, and
The United Kingdom has announced a new £13 million humanitarian assistance package for Lebanon, as Development Minister Baroness Jenny Chapman concluded a high-profile
The final shipment of high-level radioactive waste from the United Kingdom to Germany has been successfully completed, marking the conclusion of a long-running waste return programme

Two new specialist French police units have been deployed along Northern France's coastline under a strengthened UK-France border security agreement, as both governments step up
UK announces sweeping new sanctions package targeting Russia’s shadow fleet, military procurement networks and sanctions evasion schemes.
The United States has deported an Iranian pro-democracy activist to the Central African Republic, according to her attorney, who described the transfer as highly dangerous due to the
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UK launches £30 million fund to help farmers cut costs and build more resilient businesses
The UK government is launching a £30 million fund aimed at helping farmers work together, reduce costs and strengthen their businesses as the agricultural sector faces mounting economicRead More... -
British Steel brought into public ownership as government steps in
The UK government has taken British Steel into public ownership, saying the move is necessary to protect the country's steelmaking industry, secure thousands of jobs and safeguard a sectorRead More... -
Starmer visits Kyiv in final week as prime minister, pledges UK's enduring support for Ukraine
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer travelled to Kyiv on Thursday for talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, using one of his final overseas visits in office to reaffirm Britain'sRead More... -
Ocado targets new US retail partners despite slowdown at existing clients
British online grocery and warehouse technology company Ocado says it is in talks with several potential retail partners in the United States as it seeks to expand its business, despite recentRead More... -
UK ships first British-made artillery barrels to Ukraine as Sheffield production resumes
The UK has delivered the first British-made artillery barrels to Ukraine under a £61 million defence contract, marking the return of domestic production of forged gun barrels for the first timeRead More...

Culture
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Bloomsbury keeps profit outlook unchanged as AI partnerships boost early-year trading
Bloomsbury Publishing has maintained its full-year financial outlook after reporting a solid start to the new fiscal year, supported by continued income from artificial intelligence licensingRead More... -
Salman Rushdie warns free speech is under threat as London honours his literary legacy
Author Salman Rushdie has warned that freedom of speech is facing growing threats around the world, saying the right to express dissenting views is under increasing pressure even inRead More... -
More than 400 UK towns compete for inaugural Town of Culture title as shortlist nears
More than 400 towns across the UK have entered the race to become the country's first-ever UK Town of Culture, as ministers prepare to unveil a shortlist in the coming weeks.Read More... -
Historic Bayeux Tapestry returns to England after nearly a millennium for landmark exhibition
The British Museum is preparing for overwhelming public interest as tickets go on sale for a once-in-a-generation exhibition featuring the legendary Bayeux Tapestry. The remarkableRead More... -
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...

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