UK News
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Royal Mail fined £21 million for late deliveries — Ofcom says “enough excuses”
Royal Mail has been hit with a £21 million fine after it failed to deliver nearly a quarter of first-class letters on time last year, according to Ofcom, the UK’s communications regulator.Read More... -
The age of the first-time buyer in the UK: who’s getting on the property ladder fastest?
The average age of a first-time homebuyer in the UK has dropped over the past year — from 32 to 31 — according to new figures from TSB.Read More... -
MI5 warns UK lawmakers of growing espionage threat from China, Russia, and Iran
Britain’s domestic intelligence agency, MI5, has issued a fresh warning to Members of Parliament, alerting them to active espionage efforts by agents linked to China, Russia, and Iran.Read More... -
Revolut’s UK banking licence faces delays over risk control concerns
Revolut’s long wait for a full UK banking licence continues, as regulators remain uneasy about how well the company’s risk controls can keep up with its rapid global growth.Read More... -
Government speeds up flood defence funding for deprived communities
A record £10.5 billion investment will protect nearly 900,000 homes and businesses in England, with new rules designed to get flood defences built faster and fairer.Read More...
Culture
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National Children’s Choir of Great Britain opens London auditions across four dates
Children aged 9-19 who love singing may audition to join the choirs from Easter 2026Read More... -
Cheers to change: cutting red tape could bring more food, music and fun to your local
The Government is kicking off a fast-track review to scrap outdated licensing rules that have been holding back pubs, bars, and community events — and they want to hear directly from theRead More... -
£20 million boost to keep local museums open and thriving
Millions of people across England will continue to enjoy their local museums thanks to a new £20 million government investment.Read More... -
Robbie Williams’ Istanbul concert canceled over safety concerns
British pop star Robbie Williams announced that his upcoming concert in Istanbul has been canceled after local authorities decided to call off the show due to safety concerns.Read More... -
Aloha London: British Museum honors the Hawaiian Kingdom’s journey across cceans
Two hundred years after Hawaiian royalty first set foot in London, their story will be brought to life in a new British Museum exhibition titled “Hawai‘i: A Kingdom Crossing Oceans”.Read More... -
Chained Bibles and tiny dictionaries: 600 years of the Guildhall Library
Six centuries ago, Richard “Dick” Whittington – yes, the very one from the folk tale – left money in his will to set up a library in London. Today, that library is celebrating its 600th birthday...Read More... -
World’s First Youth Culture Museum to open in Camden, London
London is set to welcome the world’s first museum dedicated solely to youth culture this December, based in Camden at the St. Pancras Campus on Georgiana Street. The Museum of YouthRead More... -
YouTube creators added £2.2bn to the UK economy in 2024
YouTube creators pumped an impressive £2.2bn into the UK economy last year, supporting around 45,000 jobs, according to new research from Oxford Economics.Read More... -
Royal visit celebrates the reopening of Lloyd’s Register’s historic London headquarters
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has officially reopened the newly refurbished Lloyd’s Register headquarters in central London—a building steeped in maritime history that is now lookingRead More... -
National Library of Brazil and British Library announce new partnership
The National Library of Brazil (FBN) in Rio and the British Library (BL) in London just signed a partnership to team up on research projects, public engagement, and knowledge-sharing aboutRead More... -
Martin Jennings chosen to sculpt national memorial of Queen Elizabeth II
Renowned British sculptor Martin Jennings has been chosen to create the statue of Queen Elizabeth II that will form the centrepiece of the UK’s national memorial in St James’s Park.Read More...
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World News
Royal Marines recently participated in a simulated invasion of Sweden as part of a large-scale exercise aimed at testing Sweden's defensive capabilities.
China has expressed fury in response to the arrest of three individuals accused of spying for Hong Kong, labeling the UK's actions as an "unwarranted accusation." The trio, identified
The InnovateUkraine initiative, a joint effort between the UK and Ukraine, has kicked off, with a commitment of £16 million from the UK government to support 13 innovative projects in green
In a poignant demonstration of solidarity, a North London-based business networking group is joining forces with a UK charity dedicated to preserving Jewish heritage to commemorate over
Russia's Foreign Ministry has escalated tensions by designating the United Kingdom as a "party to the conflict" and issuing a stark warning of potential targeting of British military sites and
Passengers scheduled to travel from Bermuda to London found themselves evacuated from the plane following the receipt of a bomb threat via email at LF Wade International Airport.
British Foreign Secretary, Lord David Cameron, embarked on a significant diplomatic mission with his visit to Ashgabat, marking the first instance of a UK Foreign Secretary setting foot
British Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron, during his visit to Kyiv, asserted that Ukraine possesses the autonomy to determine the utilization of British weaponry and emphasized
In a significant development indicating the enduring alliance between the Solomon Islands and Beijing, lawmakers have elected a pro-China candidate as their prime minister.
In a significant moment marking solidarity and support, the Duchess of Edinburgh undertook a landmark journey to Ukraine, marking the first visit by a member of the British Royal Family since