UK News
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Government actuary launches GAD Factors Guidance Hub to simplify access to public service pension calculations
The UK’s Government Actuary’s Department (GAD) has launched a new digital platform designed to make it easier for pension administrators to access critical actuarial information used acrossRead More... -
UK government plans police-style powers for environment officers in major crackdown on waste crime
The UK government is preparing to give environmental enforcement officers powers similar to those used by police as part of a tougher strategy to tackle waste crime and bring more offendersRead More... -
UK government accelerates energy security push with plug-in solar and faster renewables investment
The UK government is stepping up efforts to strengthen the country’s energy security, with the Energy Secretary set to unveil a series of new measures aimed at protecting consumers andRead More... -
UK lawmakers urge government to apologise for Britain’s rule in Palestine (1917–1948)
More than 40 British lawmakers are calling on the UK government to formally apologise for Britain’s actions during its administration of Palestine in the early 20th century, arguing that theRead More...

Culture
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Queen Mary academics spotlighted in global exhibition examining AI’s power and human agency
Researchers from Queen Mary University of London are among the contributors to a major international exhibition exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping the balance betweenRead More... -
Courtauld Gallery unveils first exhibition dedicated to Georges Seurat’s seascapes
London’s Courtauld Gallery is set to shine a new light on the work of French master Georges Seurat with the opening of a landmark exhibition devoted entirely to his seascapes. Running fromRead More... -
New book on Prince Harry branded a ‘deranged conspiracy’ by his spokesperson
A newly released biography about Prince Harry has sparked controversy after the Duke of Sussex’s spokesperson dismissed its claims as a “deranged conspiracy,” intensifying the ongoingRead More... -
Ireland and UK launch €5 million cultural partnership funding 12 major arts projects through 2030
Ireland and the United Kingdom have unveiled a major new cultural investment, committing €5 million to a dozen collaborative arts and heritage projects that will run through 2030.Read More... -
UK ministers host major interfaith Ramadan iftar at Lancaster House celebrating British muslim contributions
More than 180 guests from across the United Kingdom gathered at Lancaster House in London for a major community iftar hosted by government ministers, celebrating the contributions ofRead More... -
Ashmolean Museum returns 16th-century bronze icon to India
A 16th-century bronze statue that once stood in a temple in southern India has been returned by the Ashmolean Museum at the University of Oxford, marking the end of a years-longRead More... -
Prime Minister reappoints Stephen Belcher and Tim Dugher as Science Museum Group Trustees until 2030
The UK Prime Minister has confirmed the reappointment of Professor Stephen Belcher CBE and Tim Dugher as Trustees of the Science Museum Group for a further four-year term. Their newRead More... -
British Library Business & IP Centre celebrates 20 years of supporting UK start-ups
The British Library is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its Business & IP Centre (BIPC) with a special event designed to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs.Read More... -
Between protestants and princes: the Kozirod family through time
The surname “Kozirod” belongs to the category of relatively rare surnames, which today are found only in a few countries around the world, including Poland, Germany, the USA, the UK,Read More... -
UK music exports get £1.4m boost as 68 independent artists win global growth grants
Rising British music talent is set for a global push after 68 independent UK acts secured a combined £1.4 million in government-backed funding designed to grow international audiences, boostRead More... -
Emery Walker revealed: new exhibition explores the man behind the arts and crafts legend
A new exhibition opening this spring at Emery Walker’s House sets out to restore depth, warmth, and personality to one of Britain’s most influential yetRead More... -
London confirms St Patrick’s Day 2026 parade and Trafalgar Square festival
London will turn green once again next spring after the Mayor confirmed the capital’s St Patrick’s Day celebrations will take place on Sunday 15 March 2026, with aRead More... -
Masterpieces beyond the Museum: National Gallery brings life-size art to communities ccross the UK
World-famous paintings from the National Gallery are stepping out of Trafalgar Square and into everyday life, as part of a major touring project that will seeRead More...

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World News
Poland has quietly climbed into the top 10 destinations for British migrants, with the number of UK citizens living there more than quadrupling over the past decade, according to new UN data

Nigel Farage has called on US politicians and businesses to push back against Britain’s approach to free speech, even comparing the UK to North Korea.

Ireland has just experienced its hottest summer since temperature records began more than 120 years ago.

The UK’s Special Representative for Nature, Ruth Davis, visited the Philippines this week to strengthen cooperation on climate, oceans, and biodiversity—while also launching a new fund to
Russian President Vladimir Putin was in Beijing on Tuesday, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with his “dear friend” Chinese President Xi Jinping. The two leaders praised what they called their

Norway has struck a huge £10 billion deal with the UK to build a new generation of warships in Glasgow, a move both countries say will strengthen European security at a time of rising

Defence Secretary John Healey has wrapped up his first official visit to Japan, where he met Prime Minister Ishiba and Defence Minister Nakatani — celebrating the UK’s growing partnership

The UK government has announced new emergency funding to support women and girls in Gaza, where the ongoing humanitarian crisis has left many struggling

British retirees living in France are facing unexpected four-figure tax bills on their public sector pensions—despite long-standing rules meant to protect them.

France is heading into a storm that could shake Emmanuel Macron’s presidency to its core. His prime minister, François Bayrou, has issued a stark warning: if lawmakers reject his austerity

