UK News
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Sainsbury’s confirms talks over possible sale of Argos to JD.com
Sainsbury’s has confirmed that it’s in discussions with JD.com, one of China’s largest retailers, about a potential sale of Argos. The announcement followsRead More... -
UK and US to sign major tech deal during Trump’s visit
The United Kingdom and the United States are set to sign a multibillion-dollar technology agreement during President Donald Trump’s upcoming visit to Britain, according to the British EmbassyRead More... -
Man charged over attacks on London synagogues
A man has been charged after a string of disturbing incidents targeting synagogues in north-west London.Read More... -
Over 100,000 join Tommy Robinson rally as counter-protests clash with police
More than 100,000 people poured into central London today for a huge rally led by far-right activist Tommy Robinson. The event, branded “Unite the Kingdom,” drew massive crowds wavingRead More... -
Jaguar Land Rover tells staff to stay home after cyber attack
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has told its factory workers to stay at home as the luxury carmaker deals with the aftermath of a major cyber attack. Production, which was paused last week, is nowRead More...
Culture
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National Gallery receives £375m boost for landmark expansion
The National Gallery in London is preparing for a major transformation after securing a record-breaking £375 million in donations to fund a brand-new wing.Read More... -
Turns out David Bowie still had one more surprise up his sleeve
When he passed away in 2016, the world thought his last artistic statement was Blackstar – that haunting, brilliant final album shaped by his own awareness of mortality. But tucked away,Read More... -
Part of Victorian building collapses in Cleckheaton
A section of a former Victorian church, now used as a wedding venue, has collapsed onto a busy street in Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire.Read More... -
Black culture festival returns to Trafalgar Square this weekend
Trafalgar Square is set to come alive this weekend with the return of Black On The Square—a free festival celebrating Black culture, creativity, and community. Running from 12pm to 6pm, theRead More... -
Take a book, leave a Book: South London gets four new mini libraries
If you love books and the idea of swapping stories with your community, you’re in luck—Penguin Books is setting up four new “Book Stops” across South London this month.Read More... -
His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant Certificates of Merit awards 2026–2027
Nominations are now open for the 2026 His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant Certificates of Merit awards.Read More... -
“Toxic bullying culture” and “pandering to far right”: South London councillor walks away from Labour
A Lambeth councillor has dramatically quit the Labour Party, accusing it of fostering a “toxic culture of bullying” and “pandering to the far right.”Read More... -
For the very first time, Queen Marie of Romania’s delicate floral watercolors are heading to London
From September 18 to October 12, her works—kept safe for over a century in the manuscripts of the Romanian Academy—will be shown at The King’s Foundation Garrison Chapel Gallery,Read More... -
A huge Japanese food & culture festival is coming to London next month – and it’s totally free
For one day only, Trafalgar Square will transform into a vibrant hub of Japanese food, music, and traditions – and you won’t want to miss it. On September 21, the UK’s biggest annualRead More... -
Why England’s streets are suddenly covered in flags
Lately, if you’ve been driving around parts of England, you’ve probably noticed something unusual: lampposts covered in Union Jacks and St George’s crosses. In places like Birmingham,Read More... -
Notting Hill Carnival safety crackdown: 100 arrests and 50 weapons seized
Police have launched a major safety operation ahead of this year’s Notting Hill Carnival, arresting 100 people and seizing dozens of weapons in a bid to keep the huge celebration safe.Read More... -
Norwich castle reopens after £27.5 million transformation
After nearly five years behind scaffolding, one of England’s most iconic Norman landmarks has reopened its doors. Norwich Castle Keep – first built almost 900 years ago – has undergone aRead More...
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World News
The UK government has expressed deep concern over the rising tensions in the Middle East following a series of airstrikes by Israel on Iranian military sites early Saturday.
The Council of Europe's European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) has published a monitoring report assessing the state of racism and intolerance in the UK.
On Sunday, King Charles returned to the Legislative Council of New South Wales, marking decades of personal history with Australia. His visit coincided with the Council's 200th anniversary,
Commonwealth leaders are expected to defy the UK government by advancing discussions on reparations for the transatlantic slave trade, despite the British government's opposition
With the U.S. presidential election less than two weeks away, national polls show a tightly contested race. As of Wednesday morning, Vice President Kamala Harris holds 49 percent of the vote,
Residents of Comporta, Portugal, are expressing frustration as their once-accessible coastline is increasingly becoming exclusive to wealthy property owners, following reports that Prince Harry
A recent controversy involving the Labour Party has sparked a response from the Trump campaign, which accused the party of "blatant foreign interference." However, an expert in American
Despite widespread international sanctions against Russia following the invasion of Ukraine, British brands—such as Burberry, Rolls-Royce, Mothercare, and Land Rover—continue to find their
King Charles and Queen Camilla have arrived in Samoa for a four-day state visit, where the King will, for the first time, preside over a gathering of Commonwealth leaders.
A landmark defence agreement will be signed today in London by UK Defence Secretary John Healey MP and German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius, marking a significant step for NATO and