UK News
-
150 nations agree landmark business blueprint to protect nature at UK-hosted summit
More than 150 countries have agreed a groundbreaking global blueprint to guide how businesses understand, measure and reduce their impact on nature,Read More... -
New toilets open at Morden Tube station under Mayor’s £15m London transport upgrade
New customer toilets have opened at Morden Underground station, marking the first new facilities on the London Underground network delivered under the MayorRead More... -
UK expands BN(O) visa scheme, opening independent pathway for thousands of young Hong Kongers
Thousands more people from Hong Kong will be able to start new lives in the UK after the government announced a significant expansion of the British National (Overseas) visa route,Read More... -
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...

Culture
-
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...

British Queen celebrates
Most Read
- Teen held after US woman killed in London stabbings
- Heave-ho Harry! Prince prepares to join the walking wounded in ice trek to North Pole
- Football: Farhad Moshiri adamant Everton deal above board
- "Master of English Style". Interview with Designer Lydia Dart
- Letter to the Financial Times from Lord Mayor Alderman Michael Bear
World News
British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer visited Auschwitz-Birkenau, marking his first trip to the former Nazi concentration camp, where he described the experience as "utterly harrowing."
Mark Carney, the first non-British governor of the Bank of England since its founding in 1694 and a former governor of the Bank of Canada, has officially entered the race to become

Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds has expressed serious concerns over Donald Trump’s proposed trade policies, warning they pose a greater threat to the UK than to other

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in Ukraine on Thursday to formalize a landmark security and trade agreement with Kyiv, signaling unwavering support for President Volodymyr

France, Portugal, and Greece are reportedly planning to follow Spain's recent move to impose a hefty housing tax on non-EU residents, signaling potential difficulties for British expats.

The United Kingdom is set to benefit from enhanced trade and cooperation efforts to combat illegal migration as Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al Sudani meets with UK Prime Minister

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Joe Biden discussed progress in negotiations for a ceasefire and hostage exchange during their first publicly announced call since

The UK Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, is in Saudi Arabia for high-level discussions with Arab and international partners to enhance coordination on Syria. These meetings aim to support the

Stronger UK-China financial links to foster secure and resilient economic expansion, supporting government’s top priorities.

Rachel Reeves faces mounting criticism over her visit to China this week, as concerns grow about the UK economy "flatlining" following a 27-year high in borrowing costs.

