UK News
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Iconic London chocolate maker Marasu’s Petit Fours enters administration after 40 years
One of Britain’s most respected luxury chocolate manufacturers has collapsed into administration, bringing an end to four decades of production at the heart of London’s premiumRead More... -
London launches £4.5m mobile phone theft crackdown as Mayor pledges to make capital a no-go zone for thieves
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has announced a major new push to tackle mobile phone theft across the capital, unveiling plans for a dedicated Mobile PhoneRead More... -
£110m North Hykeham relief road to unlock 4,500 new homes and jobs across Lincolnshire
Major government-backed road scheme promises faster journeys, reduced congestion and long-term economic growthRead More... -
Seven new rail stations announced as UK and Welsh governments pledge £14bn vision to transform Welsh rail and create 12,000 jobs
The UK Government has announced a sweeping, long-term commitment to modernise Wales’ rail network, backing seven new stations and a pipeline of majorRead More... -
Winter cost of living support: £25 cold weather payments reach nearly 1.5 million households across England and Wales
Nearly 1.5 million pensioners and low-income households have received extra help with their energy bills this winter, as Cold Weather Payments are triggered byRead More...

Culture
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Professor Dame Carol Black GBE reappointed as Chair of the British Library for 2026–2027
The UK Secretary of State has confirmed the extension of Professor Dame Carol Black GBE as Chair of the British Library, continuing her leadership from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027.Read More... -
Climate, community and care: Soma Surovi Jannat’s landmark exhibition at the Ashmolean Museum
From spring through autumn 2026, the Ashmolean Museum presents 'Soma Surovi Jannat: Climate Culture Care', a powerful new exhibition that places climateRead More... -
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...

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Britain’s Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, could be fined up to £2,500 ($3,394) after admitting he went fishing without the required licence during a visit from U.S. Vice President JD Vance last
The wife of South Korea’s imprisoned former president Yoon Suk Yeol has been arrested on multiple charges, including stock manipulation and bribery — marking the first time in the country’s

Far-right activist Tommy Robinson is currently facing multiple criminal investigations and legal proceedings, including an injunction that previously led to his imprisonment for contempt of court.

Energy giant BP has unveiled its biggest oil and gas discovery in a quarter of a century, marking a significant pivot away from its recent focus on renewable energy and back toward fossil fuels.

British holidaymakers now have a cheaper way to visit one of Europe’s emerging hotspots, as budget airline Wizz Air announces a new route from London Gatwick to Albania’s capital, Tirana.
On his first official visit to Nigeria — and the first ever by a London Mayor — Sadiq Khan is reaching out to Africa in a big way. As part of a broader tour that includes Ghana and South Africa,

The United States and the European Union have reached a new trade agreement, ending months of tension between two of the world’s largest economic powers.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is set to meet U.S. President Donald Trump in Scotland today, with discussions expected to focus heavily on the deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza and
The pilot of the recent Vueling flight from which several Jewish children were forcibly removed has been identified as Ivan Chirivella, a Spanish aviator who once trained two of the terrorists

The United Kingdom has reaffirmed its long-standing support for the eventual recognition of a Palestinian state but emphasized that the immediate focus should be on ending the ongoing

