UK News
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UK deports first Channel migrant as new border agreement with France begins
The UK has carried out its first migrant deportation to France under Sir Keir Starmer’s new “one in, one out” agreement.Read More... -
Heavy rain to soak UK before brighter skies return
Much of the UK is bracing for another spell of wet and unsettled weather, with forecasters warning of flooding risks and travel disruption in the days ahead.Read More... -
Report calls for big changes to London housing rules
A new report says London needs to rip up some of its housing rules if it wants to fix the city’s shortage of homes.Read More... -
UK secures record £150bn US investment during historic state visit
The UK has landed a record-breaking £150 billion investment package from US companies, announced during the US President’s State Visit — a deal that promises thousands of jobs and aRead More... -
MPs push for more operators to use Channel Tunnel
A group of MPs from South East England are urging regulators to let more train companies run services through the Channel Tunnel.Read More...
Culture
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British Library to celebrate Agatha Christie with landmark 2026 exhibition
The British Library has just announced something pretty exciting: in October 2026, it’s opening a major exhibition dedicated to the Queen of Crime herself, Agatha Christie.Read More... -
America’s secret party palace in London: where presidents crash and celebrities mingle
Tucked away inside Regent’s Park, on a private stretch of land the size of seven football pitches, sits Winfield House — the official residence of the US ambassador to the UK. On paper, it’s...Read More... -
National Gallery receives £375m boost for landmark expansion
The National Gallery in London is preparing for a major transformation after securing a record-breaking £375 million in donations to fund a brand-new wing.Read More... -
Turns out David Bowie still had one more surprise up his sleeve
When he passed away in 2016, the world thought his last artistic statement was Blackstar – that haunting, brilliant final album shaped by his own awareness of mortality. But tucked away,Read More... -
Part of Victorian building collapses in Cleckheaton
A section of a former Victorian church, now used as a wedding venue, has collapsed onto a busy street in Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire.Read More... -
Black culture festival returns to Trafalgar Square this weekend
Trafalgar Square is set to come alive this weekend with the return of Black On The Square—a free festival celebrating Black culture, creativity, and community. Running from 12pm to 6pm, theRead More... -
Take a book, leave a Book: South London gets four new mini libraries
If you love books and the idea of swapping stories with your community, you’re in luck—Penguin Books is setting up four new “Book Stops” across South London this month.Read More... -
His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant Certificates of Merit awards 2026–2027
Nominations are now open for the 2026 His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant Certificates of Merit awards.Read More... -
“Toxic bullying culture” and “pandering to far right”: South London councillor walks away from Labour
A Lambeth councillor has dramatically quit the Labour Party, accusing it of fostering a “toxic culture of bullying” and “pandering to the far right.”Read More... -
For the very first time, Queen Marie of Romania’s delicate floral watercolors are heading to London
From September 18 to October 12, her works—kept safe for over a century in the manuscripts of the Romanian Academy—will be shown at The King’s Foundation Garrison Chapel Gallery,Read More... -
A huge Japanese food & culture festival is coming to London next month – and it’s totally free
For one day only, Trafalgar Square will transform into a vibrant hub of Japanese food, music, and traditions – and you won’t want to miss it. On September 21, the UK’s biggest annualRead More... -
Why England’s streets are suddenly covered in flags
Lately, if you’ve been driving around parts of England, you’ve probably noticed something unusual: lampposts covered in Union Jacks and St George’s crosses. In places like Birmingham,Read More...
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World News
Pro-Russian propagandists are intensifying efforts to discredit the upcoming Paris Summer Olympics and erode Western support for Ukraine through a series of
In February, the UK and Latvia announced the formation of the Drone Capability Coalition, aimed at swiftly providing Ukraine with tens of thousands of first-person view (FPV) drones.
The UK is proud to support Pacific authorities in their efforts to combat corruption and money laundering.
The exchange of espionage accusations between China and several Western countries continues to escalate. Recently, China accused the UK's
Former President Donald Trump has expressed that his historic trial and criminal conviction have been particularly challenging for his wife, former First Lady Melania Trump.
The Most Reverend Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury, has arrived in Guatemala at the start of a 12-day tour of Central America.
Spanish police have confiscated over 11 tonnes of counterfeit football team jerseys in a major crackdown ahead of the Champions League final this weekend and the
Visitors to Israel from visa-exempt countries, including the UK, will need to pay a £5 fee and apply for an electronic travel authorisation (ETA-IL) starting from 1 August.
A balloon believed to have been sent by North Korea, carrying various objects including what appeared to be trash and excrement, is seen over a rice field at Cheorwon, South Korea.
French President Emmanuel Macron stated on Monday that Ukraine should be permitted to use French weapons, including long-range missiles, to target locations within