UK News
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First fast-track cyber defenders begin protecting UK from daily digital threats
The UK’s first cohort of fast-track cyber specialists has graduated from the Defence Cyber Academy, marking a significant step in strengthening national cyber defences amid rapidly evolvingRead More... -
Agencies ramp up response to major illegal waste dump in Kidlington
Authorities have stepped up efforts to protect residents and the local environment following the discovery of a vast illegal waste dump on the outskirts of Kidlington.Read More... -
UK to introduce new tax on high-value homes from 2028 as London luxury market evolves
The British government has announced plans to introduce a new annual tax on high-value residential properties, targeting homes worth more than £2 million,Read More... -
UK net migration falls by nearly two-thirds as government tightens rules
Long-term net migration to the UK dropped to 204,000 in the year to June, falling by roughly two-thirds compared with the previous year, according to official figures released on Thursday.Read More... -
JPMorgan to build £3bn Canary Wharf mega-tower in major boost for London
JPMorgan is set to construct a vast new UK headquarters in Canary Wharf, a project expected to cost more than £3 billion and reshape London’s financial skyline.Read More...

Culture
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Sally Rooney warns UK readers may lose access to her books amid Palestine Action ban
Irish novelist Sally Rooney has told the High Court she may be forced to halt publication of her books in the UK — and potentially withdraw existing titles —Read More... -
Cambridge Dictionary reveals ‘Parasocial’ as Word of the Year 2025
Cambridge Dictionary has selected “parasocial” as its Word of the Year for 2025, highlighting the growing public fascination with one-sided relationshipsRead More... -
‘Banksy’s ‘Girl with Balloon’ was stolen from my gallery – London is not safe for art’
The head of a central London gallery says he has abandoned his Fitzrovia exhibition space after a £270,000 Banksy print was stolen in a brazen smash-and-grab raid.Read More... -
London Art Fair to return in January 2026 with expanded global line-up
The London Art Fair will return to the capital from 21–25 January 2026, marking its 38th edition with an expanded roster of Modern and Contemporary galleries from the UK and abroad.Read More... -
Gold pocket watch owned by Titanic couple could fetch £800,000 at auction
A gold pocket watch recovered from Isidor and Ida Straus — the elderly couple immortalised in the 1997 film Titanic — is expected to sell for at least £800,000 when it goes under the hammerRead More... -
Blenheim Palace unveils luxury new summer festival with Katy Perry, Teddy Swims and Pete Tong
Blenheim Palace is set to join the UK’s major festival circuit next year with the launch of the Blenheim Palace Festival 2026, a new music and arts celebration staged against the statelyRead More... -
Jewish Small Communities Network celebrated in Parliament
Representatives from more than 50 Jewish communities across the UK gathered at the House of Commons on Wednesday for a Parliamentary lunch hosted by MP Andrew Snowden, theRead More... -
UK war memorials to receive £2 million preservation boost ahead of Remembrance Sunday
War memorials across the UK are set to receive a major funding boost as the government commits £2 million to safeguard tributes to fallen servicemen and women for future generations.Read More... -
Prince William announces Earthshot Prize 2025 winners in Rio
Prince William took to the stage in Rio de Janeiro to reveal the latest winners of the Earthshot Prize — a global environmental award he launched in 2020. The ceremony, held at the Museum ofRead More... -
World’s first museum of youth culture to open in London next spring
London is preparing to host the world’s first museum dedicated entirely to the lives and experiences of young people, with the Museum of Youth Culture now slated to open in spring 2026.Read More...

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British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer visited Auschwitz-Birkenau, marking his first trip to the former Nazi concentration camp, where he described the experience as "utterly harrowing."
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Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds has expressed serious concerns over Donald Trump’s proposed trade policies, warning they pose a greater threat to the UK than to other

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in Ukraine on Thursday to formalize a landmark security and trade agreement with Kyiv, signaling unwavering support for President Volodymyr

France, Portugal, and Greece are reportedly planning to follow Spain's recent move to impose a hefty housing tax on non-EU residents, signaling potential difficulties for British expats.

The United Kingdom is set to benefit from enhanced trade and cooperation efforts to combat illegal migration as Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al Sudani meets with UK Prime Minister

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Joe Biden discussed progress in negotiations for a ceasefire and hostage exchange during their first publicly announced call since

The UK Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, is in Saudi Arabia for high-level discussions with Arab and international partners to enhance coordination on Syria. These meetings aim to support the

Stronger UK-China financial links to foster secure and resilient economic expansion, supporting government’s top priorities.

Rachel Reeves faces mounting criticism over her visit to China this week, as concerns grow about the UK economy "flatlining" following a 27-year high in borrowing costs.

