UK News
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Boxing Day dips highlight year of major reforms to clean up England’s waters
As thousands of people across England plunge into icy rivers, lakes and seas for traditional Boxing Day swims, ministers have pointed to a year of sweeping reformsRead More... -
UK defence exports hit record high in 2025, topping £20bn and securing tens of thousands of jobs
Britain’s defence exports are set to reach their highest level since records began more than 40 years ago, with the Government securing more than £20 billion in deals with allies in 2025,Read More... -
Cold health alert issued as parts of the UK brace for freezing Christmas Day
A cold health alert and multiple weather warnings were in force across parts of the UK on Christmas Day, as forecasters dampened hopes of a traditional white Christmas.Read More... -
Farage faces scrutiny over £400,000 gold investment role linked to pensions
Nigel Farage has come under criticism for earning £400,000 a year promoting the purchase of physical gold as part of people’s pension investments. The Reform UK leader earns the sum for aRead More... -
King Charles donates to Jewish charity supporting Ukraine Relief efforts
King Charles III has made a private donation to World Jewish Relief to support the charity’s ongoing humanitarian work in Ukraine, underscoring his long-standing commitment to internationalRead More...

Culture
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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... -
Golden Globe 2026 nominations announced ahead of January ceremony
The nominations for the 83rd annual Golden Globe Awards were unveiled on Monday, setting the stage for the first major awards ceremony of the season on January 11.Read More... -
Mayor of London granted right to use historic GLC coat of arms
The Mayor of London has been officially granted permission to use the historic coat of arms once belonging to the former Greater London Council (GLC), following approval from the King.Read More... -
Who will shape the National Gallery’s tomorrow? Architects shortlisted for landmark expansion
The National Gallery has announced a shortlist of six architectural teams competing to design a major new wing as part of its ambitious £750 million Project DomaniRead More... -
National Gallery unveils ambitious exhibition programme for 2026
The National Gallery has announced a landmark line-up of exhibitions for 2026, spanning five centuries of European art and bringing together rare loans, first-ever UK presentations, and iconicRead More...

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Visitors to Israel from visa-exempt countries, including the UK, will need to pay a £5 fee and apply for an electronic travel authorisation (ETA-IL) starting from 1 August.

A balloon believed to have been sent by North Korea, carrying various objects including what appeared to be trash and excrement, is seen over a rice field at Cheorwon, South Korea.

