UK News
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UK government boosts support for UK islands with extra £4.6 millionIn anticipation of the fourth UK Islands Forum, convened on the Isle of Anglesey in Wales today, the UK Government has unveiled additional funding to bolster island communities across theRead More...
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UK responds firmly: expels Russian spy amidst escalating threatRead More...
The UK government has announced a significant set of measures aimed at targeting and dismantling Russian intelligence operations within the country, according to the Home Secretary. -
The Thames Barrier: safeguarding London for four decadesOn Wednesday, May 8, 2024, the Thames Barrier celebrates its 40th anniversary since its inauguration by the late Queen in 1984. Erected as one of the largest movable barriers globally,Read More...
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Space sustainability conference commences with £1.8 million innovation boostThe UK Space Agency announces a £1.8 million funding injection to propel advancements in space technology, aimed at enhancing satellite capabilities for monitoring changing shorelines,Read More...
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UK leads Europe in investment for next-generation nuclear fuel and fusion energyThe UK government has announced significant investments in nuclear fuel and fusion energy technologies, solidifying its commitment to future energy security and independence.Read More...
Culture
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Fake Monet and Renoir paintings detected on eBay using AIUp to 40 counterfeit paintings, including alleged works by Monet and Renoir, have been identified for sale on eBay, according to research conducted by Dr. Carina Popovici, an expertRead More...
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Pippa Middleton and James Matthews unveil lodge at Bucklebury FarmPippa Middleton and her billionaire husband James Matthews have inaugurated the lodge at Bucklebury Farm Park in Berkshire, offering a venue for parties, events, and Pilates sessions.Read More...
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Five British museums nominated for prestigious arts prizeMuseums across Skipton, Dundee, Manchester, and London are vying for the esteemed title of Museum of the Year 2024.Read More...
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Gustav Klimt portrait sells for £25.7 million at Vienna auctionA long-lost portrait by Gustav Klimt, depicting a young woman, fetched a staggering 30 million euros (£25.7 million) at an auction held in Vienna on Wednesday.Read More...
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Rishi Sunak: remembering those lost in terror attackIn his Passover message to the Jewish community, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak acknowledges the somber reality that "for too many families, there will be empty seats" at the Seder table thisRead More...
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Co-op Live: Manchester's new arena opens with high capacity and ambitionsA monumental addition to Manchester's entertainment landscape, the new £365m Co-op Live arena is poised to claim the title of the largest indoor arena in the UK. Nestled beside ManchesterRead More...
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Brontë birthplace unveils open day prior to renovationThe birthplace of the renowned Brontë sisters is set to welcome visitors for a special glimpse inside before embarking on a significant refurbishment.Read More...
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Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' smashes Spotify recordTaylor Swift's latest album, "The Tortured Poets Department," has shattered Spotify's record for the most-streamed album in a single day, the platform has announced. Not only did Swift'sRead More...
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Historic London pub, linked to Royalty, ravaged by fire: a heartbreaking lossA renowned London pub, steeped in history dating back possibly to the 16th century, has suffered extensive damage in a devastating fire. The Burn Bullock, a grade II-listed establishmentRead More...
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Salvator Rosa painting stolen from Oxford, recovered in Romania, and returned to UKA painting valued at EUR 2 million, stolen from an art gallery at Oxford University approximately four years ago, has been recovered in Romania and returned to UK judicial authorities,Read More...
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Plans to demolish former Museum of London site put on pauseA last-minute intervention from Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove has halted plans to demolish the former Museum of London site.Read More...
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June’s London Fashion Week returns with fresh conceptThe British Fashion Council has unveiled an innovative approach for the upcoming London Fashion Week in June, aiming to spark a cultural phenomenon. Set to take place fromRead More...
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London's inaugural Taiwanese culture festival explores island's identity and historyLondon's vibrant Notting Hill district is about to experience a taste of Taiwanese culture with the launch of the 16-day Taiwan Festival on Friday, April 12.Read More...
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World News
Ivan Dimitrov, a gym instructor from Bristol, has written a letter of apology after being caught carving his and his girlfriend's names into the 2,000-year-old Colosseum. Dimitrov claimed that he
The UK and Poland will deepen their foreign policy, security and defence cooperation following the signing of a new partnership.
On Monday, July 3rd, the world reached a new pinnacle of heat, with the average temperature surpassing 17 degrees Celsius for the first time since records began.
Senior officials from the Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the United Kingdom Home Office co-chaired the annual Migration, Justice and Home Affairs dialogue on 10 May 2023 in Abuja.
European airports, including London, Brussels, and Barcelona, are bracing for a potential summer travel chaos as air traffic control predicts being "overloaded." Eurocontrol, responsible for
Minister for International Trade Nigel Huddleston will today [3 July] kick off a three-day visit to Kolkata in India and Dhaka in Bangladesh focused on unlocking more opportunities for British
US President Joe Biden is scheduled to visit the United Kingdom this month in an effort to enhance the strong bond between the two nations. The White House has confirmed that President
Protests in France continued for a fifth consecutive night, with escalating violence and unrest across the country. Rioters targeted the home of Mayor Vincent Jeanbrun, resulting in an alleged
Signed by UK Defence Minister James Cartlidge and Dutch Defence Minister Kajsa Ollongren in Den Helder, on the 50th anniversary of the Joint Amphibious Force, both nations also agreed to
In a significant move, King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands has issued an apology for his country's involvement in the slave trade. Delivering a speech on Saturday at the Oosterpark in