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A British state-backed investor has signed power transmission agreements worth about $400 million in Ethiopia, marking a major step in the country’s push to open its electricity sector to
In 2024, nearly one in ten people across the European Union struggled to keep their homes adequately warm, highlighting ongoing energy affordability challenges

The UK is stepping up cooperation with Ethiopia to tackle illegal migration from the Horn of Africa, with job creation, law enforcement and faster returns at the centre of a new partnership
New car registrations in France fell sharply at the start of the year, highlighting continued pressure on Europe’s automotive market amid economic uncertainty and

Sanctioned Russian oil major Lukoil has announced plans to sell its foreign operations to the US investment firm Carlyle Group, as it looks to restructure its international footprint amid mounting

Slovakia’s prime minister has accepted the resignation of his national security adviser after newly released US documents revealed past message exchanges with the
Hundreds of people gathered outside the U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen on Saturday to show solidarity with Danish veterans after comments by former U.S. President Donald Trump were widely

France has tightened safety standards for infant milk after a wave of international recalls linked to a toxin found in baby formula ingredients, a move authorities say is
The Prime Minister has returned from China with a package of trade, investment and market-access agreements worth billions of pounds, marking the UK’s first prime

A major power grid emergency in Ukraine has spilled over into neighboring Moldova, causing widespread electricity outages and disrupting essential services in both
UK News
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King Charles to address Britain’s slavery legacy during Caribbean tour, but no apology expected
King Charles will confront Britain’s historical role in the transatlantic slave trade during an upcoming Caribbean tour, but Buckingham Palace has ruled out any formal apologyRead More... -
UK extends Airbus deal to raise RAF A400M fleet readiness by 30%
The UK Ministry of Defence has extended a £190 million agreement with Airbus to maintain and support the Royal Air Force’s A400M Atlas transport fleet, with the newRead More... -
Lidl GB steps up UK expansion with £600 million investment and more than 50 new stores
Lidl GB is accelerating its expansion across Britain, committing more than £600 million ($793 million) to open over 50 new stores during its current financial year as the German-ownedRead More... -
New benefit rules remove work penalty for supported housing residents
More than 325,000 people in supported housing and temporary accommodation will be able to increase their earnings without facing the sharp loss of housing support that previously leftRead More... -
England’s water reserves under growing pressure as drought persists into autumn
Sixth month of below-average rainfall leaves reservoirs dangerously depleted, with some holding barely a fifth of their capacityRead More...

Culture
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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... -
British Week in Paraguay marks a decade with nine days of culture, food and music
Asunción is preparing for the 10th edition of British Week, a nine-day programme showcasing British culture and connections across Paraguay.Read More... -
Stefan Zweig’s London refuge marked with blue plaque 90 years after Austrian writer fled Hitler
A London address that once offered refuge to one of Austria’s most celebrated writers has been formally marked in honour of Stefan Zweig, the Jewish novelist and essayist who fled theRead More...

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