UK News
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Universal Credit reforms aim to boost work incentives and support sick and disabled people into jobs
The government is pressing ahead with major welfare reforms designed to encourage more people into work, as new Universal Credit legislation is formally laid in Parliament todayRead More... -
NatWest agrees to buy Evelyn Partners for £2.7bn in major wealth management push
NatWest Group has struck a deal to acquire Evelyn Partners, one of the UK’s largest wealth managers, for £2.7 billion ($3.68 billion), including debt, marking aRead More... -
Ocado plans up to 1,000 job cuts as cost pressures mount on automated warehouses
Ocado is preparing to cut up to 1,000 jobs as the British online grocery and technology group steps up efforts to rein in costs after a challenging year for its automated warehouse business,Read More... -
Beavers set for return to South West England as government approves new wild releases
Beavers are set to make a long-awaited return to rivers in South West England, with Natural England approving two new wild release projects due to begin in the coming weeks.Read More... -
Sadiq Khan announces £1.5bn low-interest loan fund to boost affordable housing in London
London’s Mayor, Sadiq Khan, has unveiled a £1.5 billion package of ultra-low-interest loans aimed at kick-starting the delivery of thousands of new affordable andRead More...

Culture
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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... -
UK government unveils £1.5bn culture investment to save 1,000 local venues and restore national pride
The government has announced a landmark £1.5 billion investment in arts, culture and heritage, pledging to safeguard more than 1,000 local venues across England and reverse years ofRead More... -
Museum of Oxford reveals 2026 programme focused on community stories, talks and events
The Museum of Oxford has unveiled its 2026 programme, setting out a year of talks, tours and hands-on events that place local people and shared histories firmly centre stage. The newRead More... -
£9m Claude Lorrain masterpiece faces possible export as UK scrambles to keep Baroque treasure
A Baroque landscape masterpiece valued at £9 million has been placed under a temporary export ban, giving UK institutions a final opportunity to keep the work in the country.Read More...

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World News
British tourists heading to Portugal are being warned not to bring their dash cams with them — even if the device is switched off.

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has described recent ceasefire talks in Kyiv as a “significant moment” in efforts to end the war in Ukraine, while acknowledging that it is only a step forward,

On Wednesday, French nationals Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris marked three years of detention in Iran, with no signs of imminent release and growing fears for their well-being.

Two senior U.S. lawmakers have criticized a British government order requiring Apple to create a backdoor into its encrypted systems, warning it could pose serious global cybersecurity risks.

The UK and India have finalized a major trade agreement—the most significant one Britain has secured since exiting the European Union.
Peter Navarro, the controversial trade adviser who pushed former U.S. President Donald Trump to implement sweeping global tariffs, has launched a scathing attack on Sir Keir Starmer and the

Venice is famous for floating — but it's also sinking. Over the past century, the city has dropped about 25 centimeters (nearly 10 inches), while sea levels have risen almost a foot since 1900.

Almost 46% of companies in Flanders experienced a cyber attack in the past year, according to a new cybersecurity report commissioned by the Flemish government. The findings highlight the

Virgin Atlantic has officially confirmed it will no longer operate its direct route between London Heathrow and Tel Aviv, permanently ending the service after previously suspending it in October

India has finalized a $7.41 billion agreement with France to purchase 26 Rafale fighter jets for its navy, a senior official from the Indian Defence Ministry confirmed to Reuters on Monday.

