UK News
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Israeli investigator faces extradition in UK court over alleged hacking scheme
Amit Forlit, an Israeli private investigator wanted by the United States for allegedly conducting a "hacking for hire" campaign, appeared in a London court today, as heRead More... -
Borough Market's Market Explorers Garden returns this summer with free workshops for primary school children
London’s iconic Borough Market is bringing back its Market Explorers Garden this summer, giving children of primary school age the opportunity to learn in a fun and engaging way about whereRead More... -
NatWest acquires Metro Bank's $3 billion mortgage portfolio and upgrades 2024 outlook
NatWest has purchased a £2.4 billion ($3.09 billion) mortgage portfolio from Metro Bank, marking a strategic move to expand its retail banking footprint amid fierceRead More... -
Criminals and immigration offenders deported on historic charter flight
Forty-six foreign criminals and immigration offenders have been deported to Vietnam and Timor-Leste on a groundbreaking charter flight.Read More... -
Starmer's first PMQs: child poverty takes center stage
Keir Starmer's debut as the recipient of Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) passed without the anticipated onslaught of hostile inquiries on Wednesday. However, he didRead More...
Culture
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JSO activists face jail time for soup attack on Van Gogh's 'Sunflowers'
Two activists from Just Stop Oil (JSO), Phoebe Plummer and Anna Holland, both 22, have been found guilty of criminal damage after throwing tomato soup overRead More... -
Harold Wilson sold papers to fund care amid Alzheimer's battle
Harold Wilson, who served as Prime Minister during the 1960s and 1970s, sold his personal and political papers to fund his care in his later years, as revealed byRead More... -
Kew Gardens adapts to climate change with new tree planting strategy
More than 11,000 native and foreign species currently thrive at the 320-acre Kew Gardens in west London. However, scientists warn that over half of these trees couldRead More... -
King and Queen attend Thistle service in Edinburgh
Members of the Royal Family gathered in Edinburgh for the Thistle service, where Queen Camilla and the Duke of Edinburgh were formally appointed to Scotland'sRead More... -
Queen Camilla celebrates Scottish literature during abbreviated Holyrood week
Queen Camilla has kicked off Holyrood Week in Scotland with a literary focus. The King and Queen arrived for a condensed visit, with Tuesday morning dedicated to aRead More... -
Enfield Chase set to become London's Largest nature haven
A transformative landscape restoration project at Enfield Chase is set to create London's largest nature haven, converting up to 1,000 hectares (2,471 acres)Read More... -
Sir Elton John leads celebrity endorsements for Labour party
Sir Elton John has voiced his support for Sir Keir Starmer in a video message that resonated with hundreds of enthusiastic Labour supporters on Saturday.Read More... -
City of London endorses transformation of Cold War tunnels into tourist attraction
The City of London Corporation has given its backing to a proposal aimed at converting the historic Kingsway Exchange Tunnels into a captivating tourist destinationRead More... -
Taylor Swift enchants fans with electrifying Wembley stadium performance
Taylor Swift dazzled her fans at London's Wembley Stadium during her Eras Tour, creating an unforgettable night for her devoted followers. Dressed in a sparkling goldRead More... -
Historic Barons Court station approved for restoration and color scheme enhancement
Barons Court station, a 120-year-old west London Tube station, is set to undergo extensive repairs and aesthetic enhancements following approval from Hammersmith and Fulham Council for aRead More... -
Stonehenge solstice sunrise draws 15,000 visitors
Approximately 15,000 people gathered at Stonehenge to witness the summer solstice sunrise. Each year, English Heritage opens the historic site near Salisbury inRead More... -
Barclays halts festival sponsorship amid protests
Barclays has decided to suspend its sponsorship of all 2024 music festivals organized by Live Nation, including Download, Latitude, and the Isle of Wight.Read More...
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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has announced he no longer opposes Mark Rutte's candidacy for NATO's new secretary-general. With Hungary's veto lifted, the Dutch Prime Minister
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German police shot and wounded a man who threatened officers with an ax and a Molotov cocktail in Hamburg on Sunday, just hours before the city hosted a
Today, the Prime Minister will travel to Switzerland to reaffirm the UK’s support for Ukraine as the first leader-level peace summit focused on the future of the
Rishi Sunak will caution Russia's allies that they are "on the wrong side of history" at a significant international summit on Ukraine. The Prime Minister, who was
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is set to advocate for a more peaceful, stable, and prosperous world economy, along with bold reforms in global governance to make it more
Rwanda has accused the United Nations refugee agency of providing false information to a British court regarding the treatment of asylum seekers sent to the
The Prime Minister is set to affirm the UK's leadership in supporting international peace and security at the G7 Leaders Summit in Italy, amidst a backdrop of increased