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France is bracing for yet another political reset. President Emmanuel Macron will need to appoint a new prime minister in the coming days after lawmakers voted overwhelmingly to oust

Business Secretary Peter Kyle is flying to Washington on Sunday for his first official trip since taking office. The visit aims to push forward the UK–US Tech Partnership and strengthen ties ahead
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced on Sunday that he will step down, ending a rocky year in office marked by sharp election setbacks and growing frustration over
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
UK News
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Government tightens right to buy rules in bid to protect social housing stock
The government has confirmed it will press ahead with a fresh wave of reforms to the Right to Buy scheme, aiming to curb the loss of social housing while keeping a pathway open forRead More... -
UK speeds up access to new medicines with landmark clinical trial reforms
Patients across the UK are set to benefit from quicker access to cutting-edge treatments under sweeping new clinical trial regulations coming into force on 28 April 2026.Read More... -
UK government unveils plan to strengthen science and engineering at the heart of policy
The UK government has launched a new strategy aimed at reinforcing the role of science and engineering in shaping policy and decision-making across departments.Read More... -
Digital waste tracking set to transform crackdown on illegal waste trade
A sweeping overhaul of how waste is monitored across the UK is set to reshape the fight against illegal dumping and rogue operators, as the government rolls out a new Digital Waste TrackingRead More...

Culture
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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... -
A century of Marilyn: landmark London exhibition reexamines the woman behind the icon
In 2026, London’s National Portrait Gallery will mark the 100th anniversary of Marilyn Monroe with a major exhibition that promises to go beyond the myth and into the making of one of theRead More... -
£4 million boost brings new life to UK museums and expands public access
A fresh wave of investment is set to transform museums and galleries across the UK, with £4 million allocated to improve access, modernise displays, and better preserve collections for futureRead More... -
Kanye West banned from UK over antisemitism row, Wireless Festival 2026 cancelled
Britain has barred U.S. rapper Kanye West, now known as Ye, from entering the country, forcing the cancellation of London’s Wireless Festival where he had been scheduled to headline in July.Read More... -
Who stood behind Western support for Ukraine’s independence?
From the life story of British politician Stefan TerlezkyRead More... -
London secures £4.66m lifeline for Notting Hill Carnival as iconic festival marks 60 years
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has stepped in with a crucial £4.66 million funding package to ensure the Notting Hill Carnival goes ahead this August, as the world-famous event celebratesRead More...

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