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Russia has described a four-hour discussion with the United States about the war in Ukraine as “positive and constructive,” according to a Kremlin delegate. The meeting took place in
David Lammy has urged the UK and EU nations to allocate more resources to defence, warning that Europe faces an "existential question" even if a peace agreement is reached in Ukraine.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that Britain is prepared to deploy peacekeeping troops to Ukraine if necessary, emphasizing the move as crucial to ensuring both British and
President Donald Trump has revealed that he will meet with British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer "very soon" after Starmer requested a visit to the United States.
A Russian drone has struck the protective structure at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, which shields the radioactive remnants of the 1986 disaster. The attack, captured in footage released

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has expressed its desire to host negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, potentially culminating in a peace summit between Russian President
China has expressed its willingness to collaborate with the United Kingdom to foster stable and improving bilateral relations while enhancing cooperation in infrastructure, trade, and

The UK-India strategic partnership has reached a new milestone with the official launch of Defence Partnership – India (DP-I) and the signing of key defence agreements at Aero India 2025.

The UK will host leaders from the six Western Balkans countries and other European nations later this year for a pivotal international summit focused on stability, security, and economic
Russian authorities have launched a criminal investigation into an alleged assault on a freelance journalist, reportedly by an employee of the British embassy, the Russian Interior Ministry
UK News
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China embassy approval faces High Court challenge over protest and security concerns
The UK government's decision to approve plans for a new Chinese embassy in central London is being challenged at the High Court by local residents, who argue ministers failed to properlyRead More... -
UK warns holidaymakers as imported dengue and Zika cases rise ahead of summer travel
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has urged holidaymakers to protect themselves against mosquito-borne diseases and other travel-related infections after new figures showedRead More... -
UK clears most foreign investment deals as security reviews remain tightly focused
The UK government approved the overwhelming majority of investment deals screened on national security grounds over the past year, with fewer than one in 20 transactions requiring anRead More... -
Pound edges lower as Iran conflict lifts oil prices and strengthens dollar
The pound slipped against the US dollar on Monday as renewed fighting between the United States and Iran unsettled financial markets, driving oil prices higher and increasing expectationsRead More... -
UK sanctions Russian cyber operatives over attacks aimed at Europe
The UK has imposed a new round of sanctions on Russian individuals and organisations accused of carrying out cyber attacks and hybrid operations designed to destabilise Europe.Read More...

Culture
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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... -
Universal unveils £5 billion UK theme park project, set to open in 2031
Comcast NBCUniversal has confirmed plans to invest more than £5 billion in building its first-ever European theme park and resort, marking one of the largest entertainment investments in theRead More... -
London gears up for biggest-ever summer of live music as global superstars take over the capital
London is preparing for a landmark summer of live music, reinforcing its status as the world's leading music city with an unparalleled programme of exclusive performances from some of theRead More... -
Eid festival marks 20 years in Trafalgar Square with music, food and family events
London’s annual Eid on the Square celebration will return to Trafalgar Square on Saturday, 30 May, as the popular event marks its 20th anniversary in the heart of the capital.Read More... -
Beatles’ final rooftop performance to be preserved in new London museum
The rooftop where The Beatles staged their iconic final live performance is set to become the centerpiece of a new museum celebrating the legendary band’s legacy.Read More... -
Rare Declaration of Independence to headline landmark exhibition on America’s founding
A major new exhibition marking 250 years since the birth of the United States is set to open this summer, bringing together some of the most important documents from the AmericanRead More... -
Newly released UK archives shed light on early years of Northern Ireland Troubles
Nearly 1,000 previously hard-to-access government records documenting the early years of the Northern Ireland Troubles have been published online, marking a significant step in openingRead More... -
£127.8 million lifeline for UK arts venues signals renewed push for cultural access
More than 130 cultural venues across England are set to receive a significant financial boost as part of a £127.8 million government investment aimed at widening public access to arts andRead More... -
Paddington and Sondheim lead the pack as Olivier Awards mark 50 years of theatre excellence
London’s theatre scene is buzzing ahead of this year’s Olivier Awards, where a charming Peruvian bear and a classic Stephen Sondheim musical are tied at the top of the nominations list.Read More... -
A century of Marilyn: landmark London exhibition reexamines the woman behind the icon
In 2026, London’s National Portrait Gallery will mark the 100th anniversary of Marilyn Monroe with a major exhibition that promises to go beyond the myth and into the making of one of theRead More...

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