UK News
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UK sets new record for migrant arrivals on small boats in 2025
The number of migrants arriving in the UK on small boats has reached a record high in the first half of 2025, intensifying pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to deliver on promises toRead More... -
Ofgem backs £24 billion plan to upgrade UK energy networks
UK energy regulator Ofgem has provisionally approved a £24 billion ($32.98 billion) investment plan aimed at modernizing the country’s electricity and gas infrastructure.Read More... -
Major immigration reforms introduced to regain border control
The UK government has begun implementing major changes to its immigration system, aiming to restore control of the country’s borders. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has announced theRead More... -
UK house prices record largest drop since late 2022, Nationwide reports
House prices in the United Kingdom fell sharply in June, marking the steepest monthly decline in over a year and a half, according to new data released by mortgage lenderRead More... -
UK heatwave reaches peak with temperatures soaring to 34°C
The ongoing UK heatwave is set to peak on Monday, with temperatures potentially reaching 34°C in parts of Greater London and Bedfordshire — and possibly nudging 35°C.Read More...
Culture
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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... -
Louvre workers strike over overtourism, forcing sudden museum closure
The Louvre, the world’s most-visited museum, was forced to close its doors Monday after staff staged a spontaneous strike, citing unbearable working conditions and the overwhelming crush ofRead More... -
Pulp score first UK number one album in 27 years with more
Indie rock legends Pulp have returned to the top of the UK album charts for the first time in nearly three decades, with their latest release More debuting at number one, according to theRead More... -
Jonathan Anderson named creative director for both men's and women's collections at Dior
Jonathan Anderson, the celebrated Northern Irish designer, has been appointed creative director of both the men’s and women’s collections at Dior — marking a historic first for the FrenchRead More... -
King Charles to make history with new Canadian throne
When King Charles delivers the Speech from the Throne on Parliament Hill, he’ll mark a historic milestone: he will be the first reigning monarch to sit on Canada’s newly crafted throne.Read More... -
Animal welfare rules in British zoos undergo major overhaul
Zoos and aquariums across Great Britain are set to implement sweeping changes under new animal welfare standards aimed at improving the lives of animals and reinforcing the UK’sRead More... -
Royals and Beckham companions take center stage at Chelsea Flower Show
The Chelsea Flower Show opened on Monday with a star-studded lineup and an unexpected spotlight on dogs.Read More...
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World News
French President Emmanuel Macron has granted permission for Pacific Island leaders to visit the French territory of New Caledonia to assess the ongoing civil unrest between indigenous
British Airways announced that it will suspend flights to Beijing starting from October 26, with the suspension expected to last until November 2025. The airline did not provide specific reasons
UK Export Finance (UKEF) and KUKE, the export credit agencies from the UK and Poland respectively, have provided a guarantee for a €249 million loan arranged by Standard Chartered Bank
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has issued a statement regarding the disbandment of Thailand's primary opposition party.
The billionaire owner of X, formerly known as Twitter, has sparked a controversy with Downing Street over the ongoing riots in UK cities, amid accusations that social media
Maria Eagle, the UK's Minister for Defence Procurement and Industry, recently visited Ukraine to meet with Ukrainian officials and UK defence industry leaders. This visit aimed to advance
The Science and Innovation Network France (SIN France) facilitated a brokerage event by bringing together the UK’s national hydrogen research hubs and their French counterparts.
Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned and fled the country, according to an announcement made by General Waker-uz-Zaman on Monday. The Bangladeshi army chief stated
Ukraine has received its first American-made F-16 fighter jets, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky. "F-16s in Ukraine. We did it," he announced during a ceremony at an undisclosed
A 77-year-old British man was arrested in Ibiza after allegedly refusing to settle a substantial restaurant bill exceeding £10,000. The man was dining with five women, all of whom were also