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A confidential French government report warns that the Muslim Brotherhood movement poses a “threat to national cohesion” in France, citing its subtle spread of political Islamism, particularly

Israel’s tourism industry is showing strong signs of recovery, with nearly 15,000 UK visitors arriving in April 2025. According to official figures, 14,700 travelers from the United Kingdom visited
On May 2nd, the United Kingdom and Chile took a significant step forward in their shared commitment to gender equality by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Cooperation in
From healthcare innovation to energy reform, joint research between the UK and Ukraine is playing a vital role in Ukraine’s defence, its post-war recovery, and in advancing the UK’s own

On Monday, 19 May, the UK and EU will hold their first leader-level summit since Brexit. The UK government has made it clear it wants to strengthen its "strategic alliance" with the EU, focus

A representative from the UK’s Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) visited Honduras this week to promote collaboration on clean energy development and support the

The fragile ceasefire between India and Pakistan, brokered on May 10, is under strain as diplomatic tensions simmer. India expelled a Pakistani diplomat on May 13, accusing Pakistan of

Russia and Ukraine are holding their first direct talks in years in Istanbul today, a development driven by US President Donald Trump’s insistence on “immediate” peace negotiations.
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy will host top diplomats from several European countries on Monday to coordinate support for Ukraine and discuss enhanced regional defence cooperation
British tourists heading to Portugal are being warned not to bring their dash cams with them — even if the device is switched off.
UK News
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Heathrow warns third runway could slip to 2039 as expansion timetable comes under pressure
Heathrow Airport has warned that its long-awaited third runway may not become operational until 2039, signalling a possible delay to the timetable for one of Britain's biggestRead More... -
UK set to unveil new first-time buyer loan scheme in October Budget
The UK government is preparing to formally launch a new homeownership support programme aimed at helping first-time buyers get onto the property ladder, with confirmation expected inRead More... -
UK puts £331m behind global drive to tackle climate-related security threats
The UK government is committing £331 million to international efforts aimed at reducing security risks linked to climate change, biodiversity loss and growing pressure on foodRead More... -
UK puts more than £1.5bn on table to break Northern Ireland budget deadlock
The UK Government has offered Northern Ireland’s devolved administration a financial package worth more than £1.5 billion, in a bid to end a prolonged dispute over theRead More... -
West Yorkshire secures £11.4m package to strengthen support for crime victims
Thousands of people affected by crime across West Yorkshire are set to receive enhanced counselling, advocacy and practical assistance under a new £11.4 million GovernmentRead More...

Culture
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UK museums given three months to keep rare Renaissance bronze in Britain
British museums and galleries have been given a limited window to secure a rare Renaissance sculpture valued at more than £4.6 million, after the Government temporarily halted itsRead More... -
Oasis set to return in 2027 with massive 38-date global tour
Oasis are extending their long-awaited comeback with an ambitious 38-date tour scheduled for 2027, taking the iconic Britpop group across the UK, Ireland, continental Europe and theRead More... -
UK moves to keep Stanley Spencer’s landmark resurrection painting
The British government has stepped in to prevent a major early work by Stanley Spencer from leaving the country, giving museums and galleries a limited window to secure the paintingRead More... -
London’s record summer of live music delivers £3.4bn boost
London has enjoyed a record-breaking summer of live music, with millions of fans attending concerts across the capital as some of the world’s biggest artists took to its stadiums, arenasRead More... -
Government blocks export of rare Anglo-Saxon artefact in bid to keep national treasure in UK
The UK government has imposed a temporary export ban on an exceptionally rare Anglo-Saxon metal mount, giving museums and galleries time to raise funds to keep the historicRead More... -
Jan van Eyck’s portraits to unite in landmark National Gallery exhibition
An unprecedented gathering of works by one of the Northern Renaissance’s greatest masters will bring Jan van Eyck’s portraiture into focus at the National Gallery this winter, with all 10 ofRead More... -
Europol sounds alarm over more violent museum heists across Europe
Museum robberies are taking a more dangerous turn across Europe, with organised criminal groups increasingly using heavy tools, explosives and other forms of force to steal valuableRead More... -
London marks UNESCO day with call for action, memory and justice on the legacy of the transatlantic slave trade
City Hall brings together community leaders, artists, young Londoners and historians to honour those affected by the transatlantic slave trade and celebrate the strength of African andRead More... -
Honiara welcomes a global showcase of wildlife photography
Some of the world’s most striking wildlife photographs have arrived in the Solomon Islands, as the British High Commission and the Solomon Islands National Art Gallery open anRead More... -
Britain’s festival season stages a cautious comeback as fans pay for more
Britain’s battered music festival industry is showing tentative signs of recovery, with several major events selling out faster than expected as organisers reshape their offer aroundRead More... -
British Week in Paraguay marks a decade with nine days of culture, food and music
Asunción is preparing for the 10th edition of British Week, a nine-day programme showcasing British culture and connections across Paraguay.Read More... -
Stefan Zweig’s London refuge marked with blue plaque 90 years after Austrian writer fled Hitler
A London address that once offered refuge to one of Austria’s most celebrated writers has been formally marked in honour of Stefan Zweig, the Jewish novelist and essayist who fled theRead More... -
Bloomsbury keeps profit outlook unchanged as AI partnerships boost early-year trading
Bloomsbury Publishing has maintained its full-year financial outlook after reporting a solid start to the new fiscal year, supported by continued income from artificial intelligence licensingRead More...

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