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The United Kingdom, Australia and Canada have jointly launched a new International Peace Fund aimed at supporting long-term peacebuilding efforts between Israelis and Palestinians,

French defence technology company Alta Ares has raised €50 million in its latest funding round, as investors pour capital into technologies designed to counter the growing use of drones in

Britain, Canada, France and Norway announced coordinated sanctions on Tuesday targeting Israeli individuals, organizations and financial networks accused of supporting, financing or
UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has concluded a three-day diplomatic mission to China and India, using talks with senior leaders in both countries to advance British security, economic
Advocacy organizations representing migrants deported from the United States to Equatorial Guinea have filed a formal complaint with the African Union’s principal human rights body,

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, today hosted City Hall’s inaugural London-Africa Business Summit, bringing together more than 200 business leaders, investors and policymakers from across
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper will meet India’s External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar this week to review progress under the UK-India Vision 2035 partnership and strengthen cooperation

Ukraine launched a drone strike on an oil export terminal in St Petersburg just hours before President Vladimir Putin opened Russia’s annual economic forum, in a move that appeared designed
The UK is moving to accelerate implementation of its Free Trade Agreement with India as Business and Trade Secretary Peter Kyle travels to New Delhi for high-level talks aimed at advancing
G7 Digital Ministers have reached a landmark agreement on a shared approach to protecting children and young people online, marking the first time G7 nations have collectively committed to
UK News
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Airbus pays record £6.4m settlement over export control breaches
Airbus Operations Limited has agreed to pay more than £6.4m to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) after admitting multiple breaches of the UK's strategic export control rules.Read More... -
Sadiq Khan unveils 10-year plan to clean up London’s rivers and restore waterways
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has launched a 10-year plan aimed at tackling pollution, restoring wildlife and improving public access to the capital’s rivers and waterways.Read More... -
Brighouse park reopens after flood scheme creates new water storage areas
A park in West Yorkshire has reopened following major works designed to reduce flood risk while improving wildlife habitats and public access.Read More... -
London commits £88.6m to train construction workforce and accelerate homebuilding
The Mayor of London has announced an £88.6m investment to train thousands of construction workers, tackle skills shortages and support plans to build hundreds of thousands of newRead More... -
Greggs posts 20% profit rise as grocery partnerships fuel growth
Greggs has reported a 20% increase in first-half profit, as Britain's largest bakery and fast-food chain benefited from new store openings and rising sales through supermarket partnerships.Read 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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