UK News
-
Peter Mandelson arrested at London home as police investigate alleged misconduct in public office
Former Labour cabinet minister Peter Mandelson has been arrested by police at his London home as part of an investigation into alleged misconduct in publicRead More... -
UK government moves to ban unlicensed gambling firms from sponsoring sports clubs
The government is preparing to clamp down on gambling sponsorship in British sport, with plans to block unlicensed operators from sponsoring clubs — including those in the Premier LeagueRead More... -
Manchester by-election puts Labour on the brink as Greens and Reform UK surge
Support for Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour government is faltering in one of the party’s traditional heartlands, where a looming by-election in east Manchester is exposing deepRead More... -
London transport fares from March 2026: Tube and rail rise, bus and tram prices frozen until July
Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed that changes to Tube and rail fares across the capital will take effect from 1 March 2026, while bus and tram fares will remain frozen until 5 July 2026Read More... -
Major UK garage chain ATS Euromaster to shut 86 sites as 700+ jobs hang in the balance
One of Britain’s biggest tyre and vehicle servicing chains is preparing to wind down its UK operations, placing more than 700 jobs at risk and bringing an end to aRead More...

Culture
-
Masterpieces beyond the Museum: National Gallery brings life-size art to communities ccross the UK
World-famous paintings from the National Gallery are stepping out of Trafalgar Square and into everyday life, as part of a major touring project that will seeRead More... -
Award-winning Polish writer Mariusz Szczygieł brings ‘Not There’ essay collection on UK tour
Polish writer Mariusz Szczygieł, one of Central Europe’s most acclaimed literary reporters, will tour the UK later this month with a series of public events marking the English-language release...Read More... -
Professor Dame Carol Black GBE reappointed as Chair of the British Library for 2026–2027
The UK Secretary of State has confirmed the extension of Professor Dame Carol Black GBE as Chair of the British Library, continuing her leadership from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027.Read More... -
Climate, community and care: Soma Surovi Jannat’s landmark exhibition at the Ashmolean Museum
From spring through autumn 2026, the Ashmolean Museum presents 'Soma Surovi Jannat: Climate Culture Care', a powerful new exhibition that places climateRead More... -
Londoners on trial: 700 years of crime revealed in a free City archives exhibition
From medieval pickpockets to notorious Victorian figures, seven centuries of crime, punishment and public fascination are laid bare in a new exhibition atRead More... -
Lost for centuries, Henry VIII’s golden love pendant finds a home at the British Museum
A golden heart pendant once symbolizing the doomed marriage of Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon has finally been secured for permanent display at the BritishRead More... -
British High Commission hosts Caledonian Ball in Lahore to celebrate growing Scotland–Pakistan partnership
The British High Commission brought a touch of Scotland to Lahore this week as it hosted the Caledonian Ball at the historic Sir Ganga Ram Residence, celebratingRead More... -
300-year-old Rysbrack Marble putti blocked from export as UK scrambles to save national treasure
A three-century-old marble sculpture by renowned eighteenth-century sculptor Michael Rysbrack has been placed under a temporary UK export ban, giving BritishRead More... -
Inside ICG PR: how an international PR agency shapes reputation for luxury, fashion, and cultural brands
Interview: the co-founder of Iris Consulting Group Iryna Kotlyarevska on building global visibility with cultural intelligenceRead More... -
London Zoo’s giraffes take centre stage in New London Underground poster celebrating 200 years of ZSL
London Zoo’s iconic giraffes have stepped into the spotlight with the launch of a striking new London Underground poster, marking the start of ZSL’s 200th anniversaryRead More... -
Rare 18th-century ‘Shock Dog’ sculpture by Anne Damer faces possible export from the UK
A rare 18th-century terracotta sculpture of a dog by pioneering British artist Anne Seymour Damer has been placed under a temporary export bar, amid concerns it could leave the UK unless aRead More... -
Astronomers Take Over: hands-on space gallery and live Planetarium shows launch at the National Maritime Museum
A new space adventure is landing in Greenwich. ‘Astronomers Take Over’, a playful, hands-on gallery led by real astronomers, opens at the National Maritime MuseumRead More...

British Queen celebrates
Most Read
- Teen held after US woman killed in London stabbings
- Heave-ho Harry! Prince prepares to join the walking wounded in ice trek to North Pole
- Football: Farhad Moshiri adamant Everton deal above board
- "Master of English Style". Interview with Designer Lydia Dart
- Letter to the Financial Times from Lord Mayor Alderman Michael Bear
World News
A new trade sanctions unit has officially launched today, aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of the UK's sanctions against Russia. The Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation (OTSI) will
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to visit Downing Street on Thursday as he continues his efforts to secure additional support from European nations in Ukraine’s ongoing resistance
Britain’s Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, is set to visit China next week as the new Labour government aims to ease tensions with the world’s second-largest economy and revive trade and

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has firmly dismissed demands for a total ban on arms sales to Israel, describing such a move as “the wrong position” and something he would “never” support.

Over 1,000 British troops have embarked on one of the largest military exercises of the year in the Balkans, underscoring the UK’s dedication to regional security and its ongoing commitment to

More than 250 British nationals have already been evacuated from Lebanon on UK government-chartered flights. British citizens still in the country are being urged to register immediately if

Argentina has pledged to intensify its efforts to gain "full sovereignty" over the Falkland Islands following the UK's decision to cede control of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius.

As tensions between Israel and the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah intensify, countries around the world have started to implement contingency plans to evacuate their citizens from Lebanon.

Caribbean leaders are hopeful that the new Labour government in the UK may reconsider its long-standing refusal to discuss slavery reparations and engage in conversations about addressing
On Thursday, the UK agreed to relinquish sovereignty over the Chagos Islands, an archipelago of over 60 islands in the Indian Ocean, to Mauritius. The agreement secures the future of the

