UK News
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Unlimited fines may be imposed on water companies for discharging sewage into rivers and coastal areas
The UK government is set to announce plans that would hold water companies accountable for their role in polluting rivers and seasides. Environment Secretary, Therese Coffey, is expected toRead More... -
Stranded families endure 16-hour queues and children suffer physical sickness at Dover
Holidaymakers have expressed their anger and frustration over the agonizing 16-hour delays they experienced at the Port of Dover, with some describing the scene as "carnage" and schoolRead More... -
Easter brings good news for UK bus passengers as fare cap of £2 extended till end of June
Millions across England are encouraged to ‘Hop Around for £2’ this spring as the £2 bus fare cap is extended to 30 June.Read More... -
Manchester has become the first city in the UK to introduce a tourist tax
The new City Visitor Charge will require visitors to pay an extra £1 per room per night on top of their accommodation cost. The additional revenue generated will be invested in large events,Read More... -
Nationwide reports biggest annual fall in house prices since 2009
According to recent data from Nationwide Building Society, UK house prices have experienced their biggest annual drop since 2009, with a decline of 3.1% over the past year. This drop was feltRead More...
Culture
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Sandhurst, the Royal Military Academy, spearheads cultural transformation in the British Army
The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS) is paving the way for culture change across the Army through its transformation programme, which began back in September 2022 underRead More... -
North Carolina woman buys antique Cartier purse for a dollar, sells for $7,500 after discovering real diamonds on clasp
Chandler West, a vintage clothing seller from Charlotte, North Carolina, stumbled upon an unexpected treasure when she purchased an antique 1920s Cartier Art Deco evening bag for a mereRead More... -
Daniel Radcliffe and long-time partner Erin Darke anticipate arrival of first child
Actor Daniel Radcliffe, famously known for his role in the Harry Potter film series, has announced that he and his partner of ten years, Erin Darke, are expecting their first child together.Read More... -
Revised editions of Agatha Christie novels strip potentially offensive language
HarperCollins, the publishing house that handles the rights to Agatha Christie's books, has edited several of her novels to remove potentially offensive language, including references to ethnicity...Read More... -
Actor and UN Ambassador Orlando Bloom praises the strength of Ukrainians during a conversation with President Zelensky
British actor and UNICEF goodwill ambassador Orlando Bloom recently visited Ukraine for three days to meet with families and children affected by Vladimir Putin's ongoing invasion. During hisRead More... -
Longest-serving newsreader Alastair Stewart retires at 70
After 47 years in the industry, Britain's longest-serving newsreader, Alastair Stewart, has announced his retirement from regular broadcasting. The 70-year-old journalist has worked as a newsRead More... -
First-ever Ramadan lights illuminate London's West End
London's West End was adorned with 30,000 lights for the first time in history to mark the beginning of Ramadan. Coventry Street, which connects Leicester Square to Piccadilly, wasRead More... -
Over 70 cultural venues, museums and libraries supported with £60 million boost
More than 70 cultural organisations across the country are to be given a financial boost by the government so they can improve people’s access to arts, support local economic growth throughRead More... -
London Transport Museum unveils exclusive Hidden London tours to uncover the city's secrets
The London Transport Museum has announced that bookings are now open for this year's exclusive Hidden London tours, which provide access to locations that are normally off-limits to theRead More... -
Croydon unveils a yearlong calendar of music and art celebrations
The London Borough of Croydon has announced a year-long programme of music and art events as part of its designation as London Borough of Culture for 2023. The events, which will runRead More... -
New research reveals Leonardo da Vinci's mother was a slave, making him only half-Italian
New research has revealed that Leonardo da Vinci, renowned artist of the Renaissance and painter of the 'Mona Lisa,' was only half-Italian, as his mother was a slave from the Caucasus.Read More... -
London at risk of losing high-end shoppers to Paris and Milan
London's luxury retail industry is concerned that the city is losing its allure as a shopping destination. Tourists from the United States, China, and the Gulf are flocking to Paris and Milan where...Read More...
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World News
To celebrate St. Patrick's Day, King Charles III sent a special message to President Michael D. Higgins of Ireland. The King conveyed his warmest congratulations to the President and
HSBC, the new owner of Silicon Valley Bank UK, has approved millions of pounds in employee bonuses just days after the bank was rescued from insolvency by the Bank of England.
On March 18, British Interior Minister Suella Braverman visited Rwanda to discuss the country’s acceptance of migrants who arrive in the UK without permission. This is part of a £120m deal
SVB Financial Group has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection to seek buyers for its assets, following the recent takeover of its former unit, Silicon Valley Bank, by US regulators.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to visit London for an official visit next week, according to an announcement made by his office on Friday. The trip, which is expected to
In a show of deepening defense ties, Britain and Japan have agreed to collaborate on space initiatives. The agreement was reached on Friday and follows the two countries' partnership on the
First Republic Bank has received a $30 billion lifeline from large US banks to quell concerns of a banking collapse following the collapse of two other mid-sized US lenders in the past week.
Inflation in Argentina has soared past 100% for the first time since 1991, with prices more than doubling since February last year. According to recent reports, prices last month were 102.5%
According to a recent study published by the Swiss federal technology institute ETH Zurich's Military Academy and Centre for Security Studies, 55% of Swiss citizens surveyed now express a
According to the Labor Department, initial claims for state unemployment benefits decreased by 20,000 to a seasonally adjusted 192,000 in the week ending March 11. This figure is lower than