UK News
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British army to deploy SONUS acoustic weapon detector five years early, boosting troop safety and UK defence jobs
British soldiers will soon head into operations with a powerful new advantage: an advanced acoustic system that can pinpoint enemy gunfire, mortars andRead More... -
UK jails two men for Islamic State-inspired plot targeting Jewish community
Two men have been handed lengthy prison sentences in the United Kingdom after a court found they were preparing an Islamic State-inspired terrorist attackRead More... -
UK boosts defence power with £400m investment in hypersonic and long-range missiles alongside European allies
The UK is sharply accelerating its military modernisation, committing more than £400 million this financial year to the development of long-range precision andRead More... -
London to launch 30 new community hubs with £1.8m investment to tackle loneliness and social division
A new network of 30 community spaces will be created across London following a £1.8 million investment by the Mayor of London and the National LotteryRead More... -
UK government consults on smoke-free playgrounds, schools and hospitals to protect children from second-hand smoke and vaping
Children and vulnerable patients across England could soon be better shielded from the dangers of second-hand smoke and vaping, as the government launches aRead More...

Culture
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Climate, community and care: Soma Surovi Jannat’s landmark exhibition at the Ashmolean Museum
From spring through autumn 2026, the Ashmolean Museum presents 'Soma Surovi Jannat: Climate Culture Care', a powerful new exhibition that places climateRead More... -
Londoners on trial: 700 years of crime revealed in a free City archives exhibition
From medieval pickpockets to notorious Victorian figures, seven centuries of crime, punishment and public fascination are laid bare in a new exhibition atRead More... -
Lost for centuries, Henry VIII’s golden love pendant finds a home at the British Museum
A golden heart pendant once symbolizing the doomed marriage of Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon has finally been secured for permanent display at the BritishRead More... -
British High Commission hosts Caledonian Ball in Lahore to celebrate growing Scotland–Pakistan partnership
The British High Commission brought a touch of Scotland to Lahore this week as it hosted the Caledonian Ball at the historic Sir Ganga Ram Residence, celebratingRead More... -
300-year-old Rysbrack Marble putti blocked from export as UK scrambles to save national treasure
A three-century-old marble sculpture by renowned eighteenth-century sculptor Michael Rysbrack has been placed under a temporary UK export ban, giving BritishRead More... -
Inside ICG PR: how an international PR agency shapes reputation for luxury, fashion, and cultural brands
Interview: the co-founder of Iris Consulting Group Iryna Kotlyarevska on building global visibility with cultural intelligenceRead More... -
London Zoo’s giraffes take centre stage in New London Underground poster celebrating 200 years of ZSL
London Zoo’s iconic giraffes have stepped into the spotlight with the launch of a striking new London Underground poster, marking the start of ZSL’s 200th anniversaryRead More... -
Rare 18th-century ‘Shock Dog’ sculpture by Anne Damer faces possible export from the UK
A rare 18th-century terracotta sculpture of a dog by pioneering British artist Anne Seymour Damer has been placed under a temporary export bar, amid concerns it could leave the UK unless aRead More... -
Astronomers Take Over: hands-on space gallery and live Planetarium shows launch at the National Maritime Museum
A new space adventure is landing in Greenwich. ‘Astronomers Take Over’, a playful, hands-on gallery led by real astronomers, opens at the National Maritime MuseumRead More... -
UK Prime Minister champions British theatre’s growing success in China during Shanghai visit
The Prime Minister has highlighted the growing global influence of British theatre during a visit to Shanghai, underlining how the UK’s creative industries are driving economic growth andRead More... -
King Charles and Queen Camilla host green carpet premiere at Windsor Castle for new Amazon prime film
King Charles, with Queen Camilla by his side, opened the doors of the longest-occupied castle in Europe for a sparkling evening at Windsor Castle, marking the premiere of ‘Finding Harmony –Read More... -
Karen Newman appointed to sculpt Queen Elizabeth II for National Memorial in St James’s Park
Renowned British sculptor Karen Newman MRSS has been appointed to create a new sculpture of Queen Elizabeth II as part of the UK’s national memorial to the late Monarch, the QueenRead More...

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World News
Iran’s parliament has given initial approval to a move that could have profound global consequences: the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime chokepoint through which nearly 20%

The UK government is offering a flight early next week to help vulnerable British nationals and their dependants leave Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPTs), amid ongoing

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has urged Iran to return to diplomatic talks following overnight U.S. airstrikes targeting Iranian nuclear facilities.

The United States has conducted airstrikes on three nuclear facilities in Iran, including the heavily fortified Fordow site, in a move that heightens the risk of regional escalation.
The UK and Bahrain have signed a landmark partnership agreement set to deliver £2 billion in investment into key sectors of the British economy. The deal represents a significant expansion of
At least three Iranian aircraft—two government-owned and one operated by Meraj Airlines—touched down in Muscat, Oman on Wednesday, the same city that once hosted U.S.-Iran nuclear
As tensions escalate in the Middle East, Russia has issued a stern warning to the United States, cautioning against any military support for Israel's ongoing attacks on Iran.

David Lammy makes first visit by a UK Foreign Secretary to Pakistan since 2021, urging lasting peace between India and Pakistan.

At the G7 summit in Canada, world leaders urged a broader de-escalation of hostilities in the Middle East — including a ceasefire in Gaza — but stopped short of directly calling for a ceasefire

U.S. President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Monday that the two countries have signed a new trade agreement easing tariffs on U.K. auto and aerospace

