UK News
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Extreme weather is now the UK’s new normal, says Met Office
The UK is breaking more heat and rainfall records as its climate warms, according to the Met Office’s latest State of the UK Climate report. The country now sees many more very hot days andRead More... -
5,000 jobs secured as construction begins on Port Talbot green steel project
Construction has officially begun today (14 July) on Tata Steel’s new electric arc furnace (EAF) at Port Talbot, securing 5,000 jobs and marking a major milestone in the UK’s transition toRead More... -
Southend Airport to stay closed following plane crash and fireball
London Southend Airport will remain closed until further notice after a light aircraft crashed on Sunday afternoon, erupting into what witnesses described as a "huge fireball".Read More... -
Britain unveils £500 million fund to support vulnerable children
The UK government announced on Sunday the launch of a £500 million ($675 million) fund aimed at supporting up to 200,000 vulnerable children and their families.Read More... -
Study finds child asylum seekers in London need greater support
New research has revealed that unaccompanied child asylum seekers in London face daily hardship and urgently require better protection and support.Read More...
Culture
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Man arrested in connection with theft of £150,000 violin
A man has been arrested as part of an investigation into the theft of a valuable 18th-century violin, worth over £150,000, stolen from a north London pub.Read More... -
Ai-Da robot unveils AI-painted portrait of King Charles III at Geneva reception
The UK Mission to the WTO and United Nations in Geneva hosted a distinctive reception this week, featuring Ai-Da — the world’s first ultra-realistic humanoid robot artist.Read More... -
Anglican communion considers scaling back Archbishop of Canterbury’s global role to prevent schism
The Anglican Communion is weighing reforms that would reduce the Archbishop of Canterbury’s central leadership role in a bid to hold together its 85 million members amid deepeningRead More... -
Black Sabbath farewell gig raises £140 million for charity, says director
Black Sabbath's final concert has raised a staggering £140 million for charity, according to Tom Morello, the event’s musical director and guitarist for Rage Against The Machine.Read More... -
Bayeux Tapestry to return to the UK for the first time in nearly 1,000 years
The Bayeux Tapestry, one of the most iconic pieces of medieval art, is set to be displayed in the UK for the first time since its creation over 900 years ago, the Department for Culture, MediaRead More... -
Hundreds of new homes proposed for Blenheim Palace estate
Plans to build 500 new homes on the Blenheim Palace estate have been submitted to Cherwell District Council. The development would be located east of Park View in Woodstock, Oxfordshire,Read More... -
The best moments from Oasis’ triumphant return in Cardiff
Oasis made a thunderous comeback in Cardiff, opening their reunion show with Hello and a heartfelt “it’s good to be back,” marking their first performance together in 16 years.Read More... -
Royal Academy of Music to launch new campus in East London
The Royal Academy of Music (RAM) has unveiled plans to open a new campus at London City Island in east London, promising "endless possibilities" for students and staff.Read More... -
Anna Wintour steps down as US Vogue editor-in-chief after 37 years
Dame Anna Wintour is stepping down as editor-in-chief of American Vogue, a position she has held for an unprecedented 37 years.Read More... -
£35m George Street revamp gets council backing despite funding doubts
Plans to transform Edinburgh’s George Street have been approved by city councillors, with construction expected to begin in August 2027—if the money can be secured.Read More... -
Police seek help after £150,000 violin stolen from North London pub
Police are appealing for information after a rare 18th-century violin, valued at over £150,000, was stolen from a pub in north London.Read More... -
Chris Brown denies assault charge in London nightclub incident
Chris Brown has pleaded not guilty to assault charges related to a 2023 nightclub altercation in London. The 36-year-old US singer is accused of attacking music producer Abraham Diaw with aRead More...
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Germany's center-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and its Bavarian sister party, the Christian Social Union (CSU), have named CDU leader Friedrich Merz as their
Russian forces targeted energy infrastructure in Ukraine's northeastern Sumy region, disrupting power in several districts and forcing authorities to rely on backup systems, local officials
The UK has played a pivotal role in securing an ambitious declaration to support sustainable agriculture and promote food security at the G20 Agriculture Ministers'
Britain's new trade ministers embarked on a visit to the Gulf region on Monday for talks on a potential trade deal, marking their first joint visit since the new
Meta Platforms announced that it will soon begin using public content shared by adults on Facebook and Instagram in the UK to train its artificial intelligence models.
In a landmark operation, the Royal Navy successfully intercepted a "narco-sub" for the first time, seizing £160 million worth of cocaine. The Portsmouth-based warship
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to meet with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and other senior officials in London on Tuesday to discuss ongoing efforts to
The UK and the US are set to deepen their longstanding economic and security partnership, which has made them indispensable allies and trade partners for
Several British citizens have reportedly taken up Vladimir Putin's offer to leave the "woke" West and move to Russia, where they believe traditional values are upheld,
The heads of the British and American foreign intelligence agencies commended Ukraine's surprise military incursion into Russia on Saturday, marking it as a key