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The UK government is widening its campaign against visa fraud in India, launching a second phase in Tamil Nadu after what ministers describe as a successful pilot in Punjab.
London and Berlin intensify joint efforts against illegal migration and criminal smuggling gangs.

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) reparations commission used its first official visit to London to issue a direct and forceful appeal to the British government: take responsibility for the
Denmark’s ruling Social Democrats face a historic backlash in Tuesday’s local elections, with polls suggesting the party could lose control of Copenhagen for the first time in 122 years.

Ukrainian defence manufacturer Fire Point has appointed former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to a newly created advisory board, a move the company says is intended to strengthen

Ukraine will begin importing natural gas from Greece to bolster its energy reserves for the coming winter, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced on Sunday,
Caribbean leaders will arrive in Britain this week for what officials describe as a decisive round of talks on slavery reparations, marking one of the most coordinated diplomatic efforts yet by
Storm Claudia has carved a path of destruction across Portugal and the UK, leaving three people dead, forcing evacuations and flooding homes, and causing

Britain has temporarily eased sanctions to allow Bulgaria’s Burgas refinery and its network of petrol stations—both owned by Russia’s Lukoil—to continue operating and conducting business
Britain is urging Poland to select Swedish defence group Saab SAABb.ST for a multi-billion-euro submarine contract that could also involve UK engineering firm Babcock BAB.L, according to
UK News
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UK shuts down fake care recruitment firm after overseas workers lose £19,000 in visa scam
A London-based care recruitment company has been shut down after investigators found it defrauded overseas job seekers of more than £19,000 by promising UK care jobs and visaRead More... -
UK invests £7.3m to accelerate hydrogen and electric aviation
The UK government has announced £7.3 million in funding for eight projects developing hydrogen-powered and electric aircraft technologies, as ministers seek to speed up the transitionRead More... -
Centrica to cut 1,300 jobs as British Gas owner reports sharp profit decline
British Gas owner Centrica has announced plans to cut around 1,300 jobs after reporting a sharp fall in first-half profits, blaming warmer weather, energy market volatility and weaker tradingRead More... -
Burnham promises economic growth across every UK community during Scotland visit
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged to deliver economic growth "in every postcode" across the United Kingdom as he began a visit to Scotland during his first week in office.Read More... -
£58m London energy upgrade scheme to cut bills and make homes warmer and safer
The Mayor of London has announced a £58.7m investment to improve the energy efficiency of thousands of homes across the capital, helping some of the city’s poorest households reduceRead More...

Culture
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Bloomsbury keeps profit outlook unchanged as AI partnerships boost early-year trading
Bloomsbury Publishing has maintained its full-year financial outlook after reporting a solid start to the new fiscal year, supported by continued income from artificial intelligence licensingRead More... -
Salman Rushdie warns free speech is under threat as London honours his literary legacy
Author Salman Rushdie has warned that freedom of speech is facing growing threats around the world, saying the right to express dissenting views is under increasing pressure even inRead More... -
More than 400 UK towns compete for inaugural Town of Culture title as shortlist nears
More than 400 towns across the UK have entered the race to become the country's first-ever UK Town of Culture, as ministers prepare to unveil a shortlist in the coming weeks.Read More... -
Historic Bayeux Tapestry returns to England after nearly a millennium for landmark exhibition
The British Museum is preparing for overwhelming public interest as tickets go on sale for a once-in-a-generation exhibition featuring the legendary Bayeux Tapestry. The remarkableRead More... -
Universal unveils £5 billion UK theme park project, set to open in 2031
Comcast NBCUniversal has confirmed plans to invest more than £5 billion in building its first-ever European theme park and resort, marking one of the largest entertainment investments in theRead More... -
London gears up for biggest-ever summer of live music as global superstars take over the capital
London is preparing for a landmark summer of live music, reinforcing its status as the world's leading music city with an unparalleled programme of exclusive performances from some of theRead More... -
Eid festival marks 20 years in Trafalgar Square with music, food and family events
London’s annual Eid on the Square celebration will return to Trafalgar Square on Saturday, 30 May, as the popular event marks its 20th anniversary in the heart of the capital.Read More... -
Beatles’ final rooftop performance to be preserved in new London museum
The rooftop where The Beatles staged their iconic final live performance is set to become the centerpiece of a new museum celebrating the legendary band’s legacy.Read More... -
Rare Declaration of Independence to headline landmark exhibition on America’s founding
A major new exhibition marking 250 years since the birth of the United States is set to open this summer, bringing together some of the most important documents from the AmericanRead More... -
Newly released UK archives shed light on early years of Northern Ireland Troubles
Nearly 1,000 previously hard-to-access government records documenting the early years of the Northern Ireland Troubles have been published online, marking a significant step in openingRead More... -
£127.8 million lifeline for UK arts venues signals renewed push for cultural access
More than 130 cultural venues across England are set to receive a significant financial boost as part of a £127.8 million government investment aimed at widening public access to arts andRead More... -
Paddington and Sondheim lead the pack as Olivier Awards mark 50 years of theatre excellence
London’s theatre scene is buzzing ahead of this year’s Olivier Awards, where a charming Peruvian bear and a classic Stephen Sondheim musical are tied at the top of the nominations list.Read More...

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