UK News
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Record number of offenders face festive alcohol ban under tagging scheme
A record number of offenders will be forced to stay sober over the Christmas and New Year period, as the Government steps up efforts to curb alcohol-fuelled crime.Read More... -
UK honours 55 Northern Ireland figures in New Year Honours List
Fifty-five people from Northern Ireland have been recognised in His Majesty The King’s New Year Honours List 2026 for their contributions to community life andRead More... -
Sterling holds firm near multi-month highs against dollar and euro
The British pound was little changed against the dollar and the euro on Monday, hovering near recent highs as subdued holiday trading limited market moves and left investors with fewRead More... -
Scotland tops UK earthquake figures as seismic activity rises in 2025
Perth and Kinross has recorded more earthquakes than any other part of the UK this year, according to newly published figures from theRead More... -
Electric car drivers to face London Congestion Charge from 2026 as exemptions scrapped
Electric vehicle drivers will be required to pay London’s Congestion Charge from 2026 after the Mayor confirmed plans to end their long-standing exemption.Read More...

Culture
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IWM Duxford to open new Second World War rooms revealing unseen artefacts and daily life of wartime pilots
IWM Duxford is set to open three newly restored Second World War spaces, offering visitors an intimate look at the lives of aircrew stationed at the Cambridgeshire airfield during the conflict.Read More... -
War-torn Trafalgar Union Flag faces possible departure from UK
A rare Union Flag that led the British charge at the Battle of Trafalgar has been placed under an export bar, giving UK institutions the chance to keep the historic relic in the country.Read More... -
Barbican to host Liam Young’s first UK solo exhibition in 2026
The Barbican has announced ‘In Other Worlds’, the first UK solo exhibition by artist, director and BAFTA-nominated producer Liam Young. Opening May 2026, the immersive show will exploreRead More... -
The Manchester Museum displays thousands of African artefacts it knows little about
A museum in northwest England has unveiled a new gallery showcasing thousands of African artefacts, many of which the institution admits it knows very little about. The exhibition aims toRead More... -
Captain John Narbrough’s journal faces export ban amid fears it could leave the UK
A rare 17th-century manuscript journal documenting Captain John Narbrough’s secret expedition to Spanish America and the Pacific has been placed under a temporary export ban, giving UKRead More... -
Earliest evidence of human fire-making unearthed in Suffolk
A team led by the British Museum has uncovered what is now the earliest known evidence of humans deliberately making fire—dating back around 400,000 years—at a site in Barnham,Read More... -
Rothschild 15th-century prayer book set to fetch up to $7 million at Sotheby’s auction
Ultra-rare 15th-century mahzor features vivid medieval illustrationsRead More... -
Ray Winstone honoured with Freedom of the City of London
Ray Winstone, one of the UK’s most celebrated ‘hard man’ actors, has been awarded the Freedom of the City of London in recognition of his extensive charitable and fundraising work.Read More... -
Golden Globe 2026 nominations announced ahead of January ceremony
The nominations for the 83rd annual Golden Globe Awards were unveiled on Monday, setting the stage for the first major awards ceremony of the season on January 11.Read More... -
Mayor of London granted right to use historic GLC coat of arms
The Mayor of London has been officially granted permission to use the historic coat of arms once belonging to the former Greater London Council (GLC), following approval from the King.Read More... -
Who will shape the National Gallery’s tomorrow? Architects shortlisted for landmark expansion
The National Gallery has announced a shortlist of six architectural teams competing to design a major new wing as part of its ambitious £750 million Project DomaniRead More... -
National Gallery unveils ambitious exhibition programme for 2026
The National Gallery has announced a landmark line-up of exhibitions for 2026, spanning five centuries of European art and bringing together rare loans, first-ever UK presentations, and iconicRead More...

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Polish logistics giant InPost has acquired a majority stake in British parcel company Yodel, marking a significant step in its international expansion.
The euro slipped against the dollar on Thursday ahead of an anticipated interest rate cut by the European Central Bank (ECB), while the dollar regained strength against the yen after
British travellers returning from the EU or EEA can no longer bring meat or dairy products into Great Britain, following new Government rules that took effect on Saturday, 12 April.

A high-level international conference held in London on Tuesday called for immediate collective action to end the ongoing civil war in Sudan, which has led to thousands of deaths and displaced

A court in Dhaka has issued an arrest warrant for British Labour MP Tulip Siddiq as part of a corruption investigation tied to Bangladesh's former ruling regime.

Germany and the UK reaffirmed their commitment to Ukraine’s defense on April 11, sending a strong message to Russia that Western military support will endure, even as the US begins
Global markets took another hit on Friday, as escalating trade tensions and a sharp selloff in bonds rattled investors, triggering a flight from U.S. assets and safe-haven scramble.
King Charles and Queen Camilla met privately with Pope Francis on Wednesday afternoon during a visit to the Vatican, where they offered their well wishes for the Pope’s continued recovery.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla continued their state visit to Italy on Tuesday, receiving a warm welcome at the Quirinale Palace from Italian President Sergio Mattarella. This marks the

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced that two Chinese soldiers have been captured by Ukrainian forces during combat operations in eastern Ukraine.

