UK News
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Amber warnings as Storm Claudia brings heavy rain and flooding to the UK
The Met Office has issued amber weather warnings as Storm Claudia delivers heavy, persistent rain across England and Wales from Friday into early Saturday. Some areas could see close to aRead More... -
Man and woman jailed over roles in huge multibillion-pound Bitcoin fraud
Two people have been jailed for their part in a massive cryptocurrency scam, following a landmark Metropolitan Police investigation that uncovered the world’s largest confirmed crypto seizure.Read More... -
Church of England urged to speed up safeguarding reforms, regulator warns
The Charity Commission has told the Archbishops’ Council of the Church of England that it must dramatically accelerate long-promised safeguarding reforms, after concluding the charityRead More... -
Social worker who ran drugs and weapons network has jail term increased
A children’s social worker who led a double life running a large-scale drugs and weapons operation has had her prison sentence extended following a review by the Solicitor General.Read More... -
UK halts intelligence sharing with US over Trump’s ‘illegal’ Caribbean strikes
The British government has suspended intelligence sharing with the United States over growing concerns that President Donald Trump’s recent military operations in the Caribbean may haveRead More...

Culture
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Blenheim Palace unveils luxury new summer festival with Katy Perry, Teddy Swims and Pete Tong
Blenheim Palace is set to join the UK’s major festival circuit next year with the launch of the Blenheim Palace Festival 2026, a new music and arts celebration staged against the statelyRead More... -
Jewish Small Communities Network celebrated in Parliament
Representatives from more than 50 Jewish communities across the UK gathered at the House of Commons on Wednesday for a Parliamentary lunch hosted by MP Andrew Snowden, theRead More... -
UK war memorials to receive £2 million preservation boost ahead of Remembrance Sunday
War memorials across the UK are set to receive a major funding boost as the government commits £2 million to safeguard tributes to fallen servicemen and women for future generations.Read More... -
Prince William announces Earthshot Prize 2025 winners in Rio
Prince William took to the stage in Rio de Janeiro to reveal the latest winners of the Earthshot Prize — a global environmental award he launched in 2020. The ceremony, held at the Museum ofRead More... -
World’s first museum of youth culture to open in London next spring
London is preparing to host the world’s first museum dedicated entirely to the lives and experiences of young people, with the Museum of Youth Culture now slated to open in spring 2026.Read More... -
London launches Inclusive Talent Strategy to drive skills revolution and open up new job opportunities
London Councils and the Mayor of London have unveiled a new Inclusive Talent Strategy, backed by a £147.2 million investment aimed at transforming the capital’s skills system and supportingRead More... -
Prince William teams up with Matthew McConaughey, Kylie Minogue, and more for Earthshot Prize in Brazil
In just two weeks, Prince William will be heading to Rio de Janeiro for his fifth annual Earthshot Prize awards — and he’s bringing a star-studded lineup along for the ride.Read More... -
David Attenborough becomes oldest-ever daytime Emmy winner
Legendary broadcaster Sir David Attenborough has made history once again — this time as the oldest winner of a Daytime Emmy Award.Read More... -
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...

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World News
Russia will be invited to the celebrations of the 80th anniversary of the Allied Landing in Normandy in early June, but not its president Vladimir Putin due to the Russian "aggression war"

EasyJet has made the decision to suspend all flights from the UK to Israel for more than six months in response to heightened tensions in the Middle East following the recent Iranian attack.

The UK's dedication to European security was underscored by Defence Minister Minto during his visit to Bulgaria on April 15.
According to a memo initially reported by the news website Electrek, billionaire owner Elon Musk informed employees that while it was a decision he disliked, it was deemed necessary.
A recent survey conducted by Le Parisien has shed light on French youth's willingness to engage in military action, particularly in response to potential threats to France's interests,

In a dramatic escalation of tensions, Iran unleashed a barrage of aerial drones and missiles targeting Israel, marking a significant reprisal in their ongoing conflict.

In a concerted effort to further curb prohibited Russian metal exports, the United Kingdom and the United States have expanded existing bans to encompass the world's two

The UK Defence Secretary has suggested deploying a high-power laser weapon to Ukraine to combat Russian drones, citing its potential significant impact on the conflict in Europe.

The UK and the Republic of Korea are gearing up for the AI Seoul Summit scheduled for May 21st and 22nd, marking the next phase in global discussions on the safe advancement

In a bold move against the impacts of mass tourism on Tenerife's way of life, activists initiated an indefinite hunger strike yesterday in the historic city of La Laguna.

