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Chancellor Rachel Reeves is in Copenhagen today, joining finance ministers from across Europe, as well as Canada and Ukraine, for talks on defence, trade, and investment.
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh will make an official visit to Japan from 18 to 22 September 2025, with events in Tokyo and Osaka. Their visit will celebrate the close friendship between
British fighter jets are being sent to Poland to help defend NATO airspace after Russian drones recently crossed into Polish and Romanian territory.
Google has announced a massive $6.8 billion investment in the UK, just days before Donald Trump’s state visit, where more than $10 billion in US-UK trade deals are expected to be revealed.
The UK and the US have signed a landmark nuclear energy partnership that promises thousands of new jobs, billions in private investment, and a faster path to clean, reliable power.
The UK is set to benefit from a major wave of US investment, with financial heavyweights including PayPal, Bank of America, Citi, BlackRock, and S&P Global committing more than £1.25 billion
Donald Trump says he’s ready to hit Moscow with sweeping new sanctions—but only if NATO countries cut off their oil purchases from Russia.

NATO is stepping up its presence in Eastern Europe after more than a dozen Russian drones crossed into Polish airspace this week, sparking fears of

A Royal Navy frigate has sailed through the Taiwan Strait alongside a U.S. Navy destroyer, despite stern warnings from Beijing.

The UK and Brazil have signed a new agreement aimed at reducing the environmental footprint of fertilisers while unlocking new economic opportunities in agriculture.
UK News
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UK announces £14m programme to strengthen prevention of violence against women and girls
The UK government is allocating £14 million to local services, community organisations and research programmes aimed at preventing violence and abuse against women and girls beforeRead More... -
London popcorn brand lands £100,000 Saudi deal with UK government support
A London-based gourmet popcorn company is expanding its international business after securing a £100,000 export contract with a major Saudi Arabian supermarket, with theRead More... -
Bishop of Lincoln resigns amid safeguarding investigation
The Bishop of Lincoln, Stephen Conway, has resigned from his position after being suspended from ministry earlier this year following a safeguarding complaint that was referred to police,Read More... -
New UK air traffic control failure triggers fresh flight disruptions
A fresh failure in the UK's air traffic control network caused delays and cancellations at several airports on Monday, raising renewed concerns about the reliability of the country's aviationRead More... -
UK property asking prices edge higher as market shows early signs of recovery
Asking prices for homes coming onto the UK property market increased in September for the first time since May, according to property website Rightmove, pointing to a tentativeRead More...

Culture
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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... -
Stefan Zweig’s London refuge marked with blue plaque 90 years after Austrian writer fled Hitler
A London address that once offered refuge to one of Austria’s most celebrated writers has been formally marked in honour of Stefan Zweig, the Jewish novelist and essayist who fled theRead More... -
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...

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