UK News
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London sees record-low homicide rate as police and violence reduction efforts take effect
London’s homicide rate has dropped to its lowest level since records began, thanks to a combination of targeted policing, innovative technology, and proactiveRead More... -
Government allocates £600,000 to extend Windrush compensation advocacy support
The government has announced a further £600,000 in funding to help victims of the Windrush scandal navigate the compensation claims process, extending vitalRead More... -
Sadiq Khan backs police action on ‘globalise the intifada’ chant, warning of fear among London’s Jewish community
London mayor Sir Sadiq Khan has publicly backed the Metropolitan Police’s stance that anyone chanting “globalise the intifada” could face arrest, arguing that suchRead More... -
Popular pub chain with 81 venues to close historic Beaconsfield pub as locals told ‘Sunday is our last day’
A much-loved Buckinghamshire pub is preparing to pull its final pint this weekend, prompting an outpouring of sadness from loyal customers.Read More... -
New City of London Police headquarters at Salisbury Square set to strengthen fraud and cyber crime defences
A major milestone has been reached in the construction of the new City of London Police headquarters at Salisbury Square, marking a significant investment in theRead More...

Culture
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Government announces academy trust inspections to strengthen school accountability
New academy trust inspections to boost transparency for parents and strengthen outcomes for childrenRead More... -
Cumbrian animated flood film scoops international science award
A short animated film featuring a red squirrel from Cumbria has won an international education award, shining a global spotlight on how trees can help tackle floodingRead More... -
Inside an immersive Guildhall Art Gallery exhibition inspired by the London Tube
The sensory world of the London Tube is brought vividly to life in a new immersive exhibition at Guildhall Art Gallery, uniting painter Jock McFadyen RA with musicianRead More... -
Researchers uncover ‘lost geometric code’ embedded in Oxford and Britain’s historic buildings
Researchers say they have uncovered a long-forgotten geometric code woven into some of Britain’s most famous historic buildings, including landmarks in Oxford.Read More... -
IWM Duxford to open new Second World War rooms revealing unseen artefacts and daily life of wartime pilots
IWM Duxford is set to open three newly restored Second World War spaces, offering visitors an intimate look at the lives of aircrew stationed at the Cambridgeshire airfield during the conflict.Read More... -
War-torn Trafalgar Union Flag faces possible departure from UK
A rare Union Flag that led the British charge at the Battle of Trafalgar has been placed under an export bar, giving UK institutions the chance to keep the historic relic in the country.Read More... -
Barbican to host Liam Young’s first UK solo exhibition in 2026
The Barbican has announced ‘In Other Worlds’, the first UK solo exhibition by artist, director and BAFTA-nominated producer Liam Young. Opening May 2026, the immersive show will exploreRead More... -
The Manchester Museum displays thousands of African artefacts it knows little about
A museum in northwest England has unveiled a new gallery showcasing thousands of African artefacts, many of which the institution admits it knows very little about. The exhibition aims toRead More... -
Captain John Narbrough’s journal faces export ban amid fears it could leave the UK
A rare 17th-century manuscript journal documenting Captain John Narbrough’s secret expedition to Spanish America and the Pacific has been placed under a temporary export ban, giving UKRead More... -
Earliest evidence of human fire-making unearthed in Suffolk
A team led by the British Museum has uncovered what is now the earliest known evidence of humans deliberately making fire—dating back around 400,000 years—at a site in Barnham,Read More... -
Rothschild 15th-century prayer book set to fetch up to $7 million at Sotheby’s auction
Ultra-rare 15th-century mahzor features vivid medieval illustrationsRead More... -
Ray Winstone honoured with Freedom of the City of London
Ray Winstone, one of the UK’s most celebrated ‘hard man’ actors, has been awarded the Freedom of the City of London in recognition of his extensive charitable and fundraising work.Read More...

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati at the United Nations General Assembly to discuss the ongoing conflict between Lebanon and Israel.

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Elon Musk lashed out at Britain on Thursday following reports that he was not invited to the country's upcoming investment summit. Musk took to his X platform,
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is set to meet with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer next week, as he continues his efforts to rebuild and
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has once again urged British citizens to leave Lebanon "immediately" amid escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah.

