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As tensions escalate in the Middle East, Russia has issued a stern warning to the United States, cautioning against any military support for Israel's ongoing attacks on Iran.

David Lammy makes first visit by a UK Foreign Secretary to Pakistan since 2021, urging lasting peace between India and Pakistan.

At the G7 summit in Canada, world leaders urged a broader de-escalation of hostilities in the Middle East — including a ceasefire in Gaza — but stopped short of directly calling for a ceasefire

U.S. President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Monday that the two countries have signed a new trade agreement easing tariffs on U.K. auto and aerospace

A new study has identified the most affordable countries for expats in 2025 — and the top spot might just make you consider packing your bags.

As of mid-May, no Chinese diplomats remain in Lithuania, reflecting ongoing diplomatic tensions between Vilnius and Beijing, according to a report by BNS.
The U.S. Navy has deployed the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz to the Middle East amid rapidly escalating hostilities between Israel and Iran, raising concerns that the conflict could spill into a wider

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in Ottawa on Sunday ahead of the G7 summit in Alberta, announcing new initiatives to deepen trade and

Iran has issued a stark warning to the United States, the United Kingdom, and other Western powers, cautioning that any country assisting Israel in its defense could become a target in the

Marking four decades of European cooperation, the Schengen Agreement—signed on June 14, 1985—continues to shape a continent without internal borders.
UK News
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Air traffic crisis puts NATS under fresh pressure as ministers demand answers
Britain’s aviation network began returning to normal on Wednesday after a major air traffic control failure paralysed flights for hours, triggering more than 1,000 cancellations and leavingRead More... -
Regulator flags financial and governance failures at social housing landlord
A small for-profit social housing provider has been found to have fallen short of regulatory requirements after the UK housing regulator identified significant weaknesses in its financialRead More... -
UK food prices set for fresh surge as manufacturers warn costs will hit households in 2027
British households are facing another squeeze on their grocery bills, with food price inflation expected to accelerate sharply over the next year as manufacturers struggle with higherRead More... -
United Utilities hit with £900,000 fine after sewage crisis devastates Lancashire coast
Water giant ordered to pay £964,225 after illegal discharges contaminated eight bathing waters and triggered public health warningsRead More... -
UK steps up Ukraine support with £100m winter air defence package
Britain is committing £100 million to strengthen Ukraine’s air defences ahead of winter, including Patriot missile interceptors, as London seeks to reinforce Kyiv against a renewed campaignRead More...

Culture
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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... -
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...

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