UK News
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£21.5m boost for English farming as hemp, low-emission fertilisers and ‘Sunshine Tomatoes’ move from lab to field
England’s farms are set for a major innovation push after £21.5 million was awarded to support 15 projects aimed at cutting emissions, improving resilience and liftingRead More... -
A40 Westway closure: major roadworks planned from March to late April
A key stretch of the A40 Westway in west London will be closed for more than a month from March as Transport for London (TfL) carries out essential safety and maintenance work on theRead More... -
£150 million boost for UK high streets as government moves to revive local communities
Britain’s struggling high streets are set for a major revival after the government announced a £150 million investment aimed at restoring community pride andRead More... -
UK PM Keir Starmer urges Prince Andrew to testify before U.S. Congress over Epstein links
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said that Prince Andrew should testify before a U.S. congressional committee investigating the crimes of disgraced financierRead More... -
London Northwestern and West Midlands Railway return to public ownership in major rail reform milestone
Passengers using London Northwestern Railway and West Midlands Railway will see their services return to public ownership from Sunday, 1 February 2026, markingRead More...

Culture
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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... -
UK Prime Minister champions British theatre’s growing success in China during Shanghai visit
The Prime Minister has highlighted the growing global influence of British theatre during a visit to Shanghai, underlining how the UK’s creative industries are driving economic growth andRead More... -
King Charles and Queen Camilla host green carpet premiere at Windsor Castle for new Amazon prime film
King Charles, with Queen Camilla by his side, opened the doors of the longest-occupied castle in Europe for a sparkling evening at Windsor Castle, marking the premiere of ‘Finding Harmony –Read More... -
Karen Newman appointed to sculpt Queen Elizabeth II for National Memorial in St James’s Park
Renowned British sculptor Karen Newman MRSS has been appointed to create a new sculpture of Queen Elizabeth II as part of the UK’s national memorial to the late Monarch, the QueenRead More... -
UK government unveils £1.5bn culture investment to save 1,000 local venues and restore national pride
The government has announced a landmark £1.5 billion investment in arts, culture and heritage, pledging to safeguard more than 1,000 local venues across England and reverse years ofRead More... -
Museum of Oxford reveals 2026 programme focused on community stories, talks and events
The Museum of Oxford has unveiled its 2026 programme, setting out a year of talks, tours and hands-on events that place local people and shared histories firmly centre stage. The newRead More... -
£9m Claude Lorrain masterpiece faces possible export as UK scrambles to keep Baroque treasure
A Baroque landscape masterpiece valued at £9 million has been placed under a temporary export ban, giving UK institutions a final opportunity to keep the work in the country.Read More... -
Welsh towns invited to compete for first-ever UK Town of Culture title
Could a Welsh town become the very first UK Town of Culture? Communities across Wales are being invited to step into the national spotlight as the UK launches its inaugural Town of CultureRead More... -
In Bloom: How plants shaped Britain and the modern world
Plants surround us every day – in our gardens, our homes and even in our cups of tea – yet few of us stop to consider the extraordinary journeys they have taken to get here.Read More... -
UK launches first town of culture competition to revive local pride and boost economic growth
The government has officially launched the UK’s first-ever Town of Culture competition, marking a major new push to restore pride in communities and drive cultural-led economic growthRead More... -
Government announces academy trust inspections to strengthen school accountability
New academy trust inspections to boost transparency for parents and strengthen outcomes for childrenRead More...

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The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has issued a statement regarding the disbandment of Thailand's primary opposition party.

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Maria Eagle, the UK's Minister for Defence Procurement and Industry, recently visited Ukraine to meet with Ukrainian officials and UK defence industry leaders. This visit aimed to advance

The Science and Innovation Network France (SIN France) facilitated a brokerage event by bringing together the UK’s national hydrogen research hubs and their French counterparts.

Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned and fled the country, according to an announcement made by General Waker-uz-Zaman on Monday. The Bangladeshi army chief stated

Ukraine has received its first American-made F-16 fighter jets, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky. "F-16s in Ukraine. We did it," he announced during a ceremony at an undisclosed

A 77-year-old British man was arrested in Ibiza after allegedly refusing to settle a substantial restaurant bill exceeding £10,000. The man was dining with five women, all of whom were also

The spiritual leader of the Church of England called on governments to respect the International Court of Justice's (ICJ) ruling that Israel's occupation of Palestinian

The US embassy in Beirut has advised its citizens to leave Lebanon using "any available ticket" due to escalating tensions in the Middle East.

