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Defence Secretary John Healey has wrapped up his first official visit to Japan, where he met Prime Minister Ishiba and Defence Minister Nakatani — celebrating the UK’s growing partnership

The UK government has announced new emergency funding to support women and girls in Gaza, where the ongoing humanitarian crisis has left many struggling

British retirees living in France are facing unexpected four-figure tax bills on their public sector pensions—despite long-standing rules meant to protect them.

France is heading into a storm that could shake Emmanuel Macron’s presidency to its core. His prime minister, François Bayrou, has issued a stark warning: if lawmakers reject his austerity

El Shafee Elsheikh, a convicted ISIS terrorist once part of the notorious execution squad dubbed “The Beatles, is attempting to move back to the UK—despite being stripped of his British

An Air China flight from London to Beijing was forced to make an unexpected landing in Siberia after experiencing engine trouble, according to Russian aviation officials.
On Ukraine’s Independence Day, the British Government announced that its military training programme for Ukrainian troops will now run until at least the end of 2026.

The German government said on Friday it does not intend to recognize a Palestinian state at this stage, warning that such a step could hinder rather than help efforts to achieve peace between

The UK government has agreed to pay compensation to thousands of Kenyans whose lives were upended by a fire sparked during a British military training exercise in 2021.
Russia says Ukrainian drones were behind a fire at a nuclear power plant in the western Kursk region overnight, though officials insist there were no injuries and radiation levels remain normal.
UK News
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More than 200 UK crypto investors became millionaires last tax year
According to tax authority data, more than 200 British crypto investors became millionaires.Read More... -
New express bus route to link Romford, Rainham and Gants Hill as Superloop expands across East London
Transport for London (TfL) is set to expand its Superloop express bus network into Havering for the first time, with a new service linking Gants Hill, Romford, Elm Park and Rainham fromRead More... -
British troops could soon take to the skies with rucksack-sized military paragliders
British troops could soon gain a new way to move across the battlefield, with a British defence start-up developing a powered paraglider designed to allow individual soldiers to launch intoRead More... -
Record ketamine seizures signal growing pressure on UK border
Border Force officers intercepted almost 1.3 tonnes of ketamine in the first three months of 2026, marking the largest quarterly seizure of the drug at the UK border in 15 years.Read More... -
UK tightens early-release rules for killers and historic child-sex offenders
The UK government is expanding restrictions on planned prison sentence reforms, with Prime Minister Andy Burnham ordering that hundreds of additional serious offenders should beRead More...

Culture
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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... -
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...

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