UK News
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More than £400m paid to farmers under sustainable food schemes
More than £400 million has already been paid to farmers under government-backed environmental farming schemes, with three quarters of eligible claimants receiving their money just weeksRead More... -
City of London Corporation approves £211m programme to modernise 2,900 homes across the capital
Nearly 3,000 homes across London are set to benefit from a £211 million investment after the City of London Corporation approved a major programme of housing upgrades.Read More... -
Response to planned withdrawal of Zipcar from the UK
London Councils has expressed concern following Zipcar’s announcement that it intends to withdraw from the UK market.Read More... -
UK launches unified Military Intelligence Services as hostile threats intensify
The UK has unveiled a sweeping overhaul of its defence intelligence apparatus, launching the new ‘Military Intelligence Services (MIS)’ in a bid to speed up how the Armed Forces gather,Read More...

Culture
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Earliest evidence of human fire-making unearthed in Suffolk
A team led by the British Museum has uncovered what is now the earliest known evidence of humans deliberately making fire—dating back around 400,000 years—at a site in Barnham,Read More... -
Rothschild 15th-century prayer book set to fetch up to $7 million at Sotheby’s auction
Ultra-rare 15th-century mahzor features vivid medieval illustrationsRead More... -
Ray Winstone honoured with Freedom of the City of London
Ray Winstone, one of the UK’s most celebrated ‘hard man’ actors, has been awarded the Freedom of the City of London in recognition of his extensive charitable and fundraising work.Read More... -
Golden Globe 2026 nominations announced ahead of January ceremony
The nominations for the 83rd annual Golden Globe Awards were unveiled on Monday, setting the stage for the first major awards ceremony of the season on January 11.Read More... -
Mayor of London granted right to use historic GLC coat of arms
The Mayor of London has been officially granted permission to use the historic coat of arms once belonging to the former Greater London Council (GLC), following approval from the King.Read More... -
Who will shape the National Gallery’s tomorrow? Architects shortlisted for landmark expansion
The National Gallery has announced a shortlist of six architectural teams competing to design a major new wing as part of its ambitious £750 million Project DomaniRead More... -
National Gallery unveils ambitious exhibition programme for 2026
The National Gallery has announced a landmark line-up of exhibitions for 2026, spanning five centuries of European art and bringing together rare loans, first-ever UK presentations, and iconicRead More... -
OUP India launches 100 libraries for underprivileged children across Uttar Pradesh
Oxford University Press (OUP) India has partnered with the National Book Trust (NBT) to establish 100 libraries for underprivileged children across Anganwadi centres inRead More... -
Children’s author Iryna Kotlyarevska: “Stories born from family evenings”
Iryna Kotlyarevska is a name increasingly found on the shelves of family libraries. A mother of four, a Bachelor of Philosophy, a Master of Political Science, and the creator of the worlds ofRead More... -
Ashmolean Museum passes one million visitors for first time since 2008
The Ashmolean Museum in Oxford has recorded more than one million visitors in a single year, the first time it has reached the milestone in 16 years, the institutionRead More... -
Writer’s Award 2026 honours Jacqueline Crooks and Vanessa Londoño
Jacqueline Crooks and Vanessa Londoño have been named the 2026 recipients of the Eccles Institute and Hay Festival Global Writer’s Award. The announcement was made Monday evening atRead More... -
At Britain’s first plant-based Michelin-Star restaurant, most diners aren’t vegan
At Plates, the first fully plant-based restaurant in Britain to earn a Michelin star, the dining room is full most nights — yet the vast majority of guests aren’t vegan.Read More...

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World News

The United States Department of State has informed Congress of an $8 billion (£6.4 billion) arms shipment planned for Israel, a US official confirmed to the BBC. The proposed package, which

In a significant demonstration of its commitment to NATO and European security, the UK will deploy thousands of personnel over the next two months to lead a major NATO exercise.

Health Minister Andrew Gwynne suggests the X owner prioritize American issues over British affairs.

Ivory Coast has confirmed the withdrawal of French troops from its territory, marking a further decline in the influence of the former colonial power in West Africa. The announcement was

Romania and Bulgaria have officially become full members of the European Union's border-free Schengen area, marking a significant milestone by removing land border controls within the bloc.
A KLM Boeing 737 traveling from Oslo to Amsterdam was forced to make an emergency landing in southern Norway on Friday evening after encountering a technical malfunction shortly after

The United Kingdom is set to provide Ukraine with £4.5 million in funding to assist in identifying and prosecuting Russian war criminals, reinforcing the UK's steadfast support for Kyiv.

Global populations of fish, birds, mammals, amphibians, and reptiles have plummeted by an average of 73% since 1970, according to the latest report from the World Wildlife Fund (WWF).
Protests erupted near the U.S. embassy in Panama City following statements by former U.S. President Donald Trump suggesting the United States might reclaim control of the Panama Canal.
The Lisbon City Council has granted approval to VIC Properties for a landmark real estate development that will rejuvenate the long-abandoned 30-hectare site of the former Fábrica de Gás da

