UK News
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London to launch 30 new community hubs with £1.8m investment to tackle loneliness and social division
A new network of 30 community spaces will be created across London following a £1.8 million investment by the Mayor of London and the National LotteryRead More... -
UK government consults on smoke-free playgrounds, schools and hospitals to protect children from second-hand smoke and vaping
Children and vulnerable patients across England could soon be better shielded from the dangers of second-hand smoke and vaping, as the government launches aRead More... -
England to add 13 new official bathing waters, including first-ever Thames site in London
Communities across England are set to gain safer, cleaner places to swim as the government proposes 13 new designated bathing waters, a move that couldRead More... -
UK commits £6 million in emergency aid as drought threatens millions in Somalia
The United Kingdom has announced £6 million in new humanitarian funding to help Somalia confront a fast-worsening drought crisis, as UK Minister forRead More... -
Jim Ratcliffe says sorry for immigration comments after criticism from UK Prime Minister
British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe has issued an apology after his recent remarks on immigration sparked criticism from political leaders and members of the public.Read More...

Culture
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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... -
King Charles and Queen Camilla host green carpet premiere at Windsor Castle for new Amazon prime film
King Charles, with Queen Camilla by his side, opened the doors of the longest-occupied castle in Europe for a sparkling evening at Windsor Castle, marking the premiere of ‘Finding Harmony –Read More... -
Karen Newman appointed to sculpt Queen Elizabeth II for National Memorial in St James’s Park
Renowned British sculptor Karen Newman MRSS has been appointed to create a new sculpture of Queen Elizabeth II as part of the UK’s national memorial to the late Monarch, the QueenRead More... -
UK government unveils £1.5bn culture investment to save 1,000 local venues and restore national pride
The government has announced a landmark £1.5 billion investment in arts, culture and heritage, pledging to safeguard more than 1,000 local venues across England and reverse years ofRead More...

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World News

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A new wave of political tension around the “Jewish question” in Brussels occurred last week after 26 members of the newly formed European Parliament were unwilling to recognize the fact
The UK and Türkiye have taken a significant step closer to finalising a multi-billion-pound export deal for Typhoon fighter jets—an agreement that could safeguard thousands of skilled UK jobs
Big news on the trade front — India and the UK are expected to sign a long-awaited free trade agreement (FTA) this Thursday during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the UK,

Nearly 1,000 firefighters and several helicopters were deployed on July 18 to combat a wildfire burning roughly 40 km northwest of Marseille, France's second-largest city. The blaze has
This week, Paraguayan President Santiago Peña made an official visit to the United Kingdom, marking a significant milestone in the long-standing relationship between the two countries.

In a bold move aimed at strengthening the national economy and addressing France’s financial challenges, Prime Minister Francois Bayrou announced on Tuesday a proposal to eliminate two

A new £500 million government fund — the largest of its kind globally — has been announced to support vulnerable children and families across the UK.
A major trade breakthrough has unlocked up to £250 million in export opportunities for British pharmaceutical companies in Vietnam, following changes to local regulations that will make it

The very first Birkin bag — the model that launched what would become one of fashion’s most coveted accessories — has made history by selling for €8.6 million (£7.4 million; $10.1 million).

