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Britain will continue to pursue an open and pragmatic trading relationship with China, despite growing international concern over global trade imbalances, Chief Secretary to the Treasury

Global temperatures are on track to move beyond the crucial 1.5-degree Celsius warming threshold within the next few years, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has

Two large crude carriers loaded with Saudi oil were hit by unidentified projectiles within minutes of each other while sailing out of the Strait of Hormuz, according to maritime intelligence and

Google Maps has begun displaying “Lake America” instead of “Lake Ontario” for users in the United States, following President Donald Trump’s executive order to rename the Great Lake.
For decades, Italy was synonymous with political instability. Governments came and went with remarkable frequency, with 68 administrations formed in the eight decades since the

Greece is expected to sign a major defence agreement with Israel on Monday covering a new multi-layered air and missile defence network valued at around €3 billion ($3.5 billion),
Senior military and government officials from Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan are set to meet in Istanbul on Monday for the first formal session of a committee established under their new

The UK is strengthening its support for British nationals caught up in severe flooding in Nepal, sending a specialist emergency response team to Kathmandu as authorities continue to deal

The United Kingdom is seeking to expand its economic and financial links with Guatemala and Honduras, bringing together senior figures from the three countries’ financial sectors to explore

Unfortunately, Volodymyr Zelensky’s time in power has also been a period of growing antisemitism in Ukraine. The events of October 7 in Israel, together with the rise of far-right sentiment
UK News
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Healey’s first budget puts UK bond markets, banks and housebuilders in the spotlight
Britain’s financial markets are bracing for Chancellor John Healey’s first budget on October 28, with investors closely watching whether the government can restore confidence in publicRead More... -
Thames Water seeks £2.4bn emergency funding boost as financial crisis deepens
Britain’s largest water company, Thames Water, is seeking an additional £2.4 billion in emergency financing as it struggles to maintain operations amid mounting debts andRead More... -
Calder Hall at 70: Britain’s nuclear pioneer enters a new era of decommissioning
The world’s first nuclear power station to supply electricity to the public is marking its 70th anniversary as engineers dismantle ageing structures and prepare the Sellafield site for futureRead More... -
London unveils new plan to tackle mobile signal blackspots and improve connectivity
London is introducing a new strategy to tackle weak mobile signals and unreliable connections, with Mayor Sadiq Khan unveiling a package of measures designed to help identify networkRead More... -
Exeter marine technology firm secures £150,000 backing to expand exports and create seven skilled jobs
Government-backed financing will help HydroSurv fulfil orders for low-emission autonomous vessels in Norway and Italy as international demand for its technology grows.Read More...

Culture
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London to celebrate Diwali with free festival of music, dance and culture in Trafalgar Square
Trafalgar Square will become the centre of London’s Diwali celebrations on Sunday, 25 October, as the capital prepares to welcome thousands of residents and visitors for a free festivalRead More... -
England’s national museums to keep free admission for all visitors
Government rules out charges for international tourists as museums receive further investmentRead More... -
UK museums given three months to keep rare Renaissance bronze in Britain
British museums and galleries have been given a limited window to secure a rare Renaissance sculpture valued at more than £4.6 million, after the Government temporarily halted itsRead More... -
Oasis set to return in 2027 with massive 38-date global tour
Oasis are extending their long-awaited comeback with an ambitious 38-date tour scheduled for 2027, taking the iconic Britpop group across the UK, Ireland, continental Europe and theRead More... -
UK moves to keep Stanley Spencer’s landmark resurrection painting
The British government has stepped in to prevent a major early work by Stanley Spencer from leaving the country, giving museums and galleries a limited window to secure the paintingRead More... -
London’s record summer of live music delivers £3.4bn boost
London has enjoyed a record-breaking summer of live music, with millions of fans attending concerts across the capital as some of the world’s biggest artists took to its stadiums, arenasRead More... -
Government blocks export of rare Anglo-Saxon artefact in bid to keep national treasure in UK
The UK government has imposed a temporary export ban on an exceptionally rare Anglo-Saxon metal mount, giving museums and galleries time to raise funds to keep the historicRead More... -
Jan van Eyck’s portraits to unite in landmark National Gallery exhibition
An unprecedented gathering of works by one of the Northern Renaissance’s greatest masters will bring Jan van Eyck’s portraiture into focus at the National Gallery this winter, with all 10 ofRead More... -
Europol sounds alarm over more violent museum heists across Europe
Museum robberies are taking a more dangerous turn across Europe, with organised criminal groups increasingly using heavy tools, explosives and other forms of force to steal valuableRead More... -
London marks UNESCO day with call for action, memory and justice on the legacy of the transatlantic slave trade
City Hall brings together community leaders, artists, young Londoners and historians to honour those affected by the transatlantic slave trade and celebrate the strength of African andRead More... -
Honiara welcomes a global showcase of wildlife photography
Some of the world’s most striking wildlife photographs have arrived in the Solomon Islands, as the British High Commission and the Solomon Islands National Art Gallery open anRead More... -
Britain’s festival season stages a cautious comeback as fans pay for more
Britain’s battered music festival industry is showing tentative signs of recovery, with several major events selling out faster than expected as organisers reshape their offer aroundRead More... -
British Week in Paraguay marks a decade with nine days of culture, food and music
Asunción is preparing for the 10th edition of British Week, a nine-day programme showcasing British culture and connections across Paraguay.Read More...

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