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France, Portugal, and Greece are reportedly planning to follow Spain's recent move to impose a hefty housing tax on non-EU residents, signaling potential difficulties for British expats.

The United Kingdom is set to benefit from enhanced trade and cooperation efforts to combat illegal migration as Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al Sudani meets with UK Prime Minister

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Joe Biden discussed progress in negotiations for a ceasefire and hostage exchange during their first publicly announced call since

The UK Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, is in Saudi Arabia for high-level discussions with Arab and international partners to enhance coordination on Syria. These meetings aim to support the

Stronger UK-China financial links to foster secure and resilient economic expansion, supporting government’s top priorities.

Rachel Reeves faces mounting criticism over her visit to China this week, as concerns grow about the UK economy "flatlining" following a 27-year high in borrowing costs.
Foreign Secretary David Lammy has confirmed that Shamima Begum, a former ISIS supporter, will remain in a Syrian detention camp, dismissing calls for her repatriation despite pressure from

In a controversial press conference at Mar-a-Lago on Tuesday, President-elect Donald Trump, 78, floated plans to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America" and declined to rule out

Members of the UK’s Special Boat Service (SBS) are reportedly under investigation for their involvement in a special forces operation in Libya two years ago, according to information

Trump ally escalates feud with UK’s Labour government, sparking international controversy.
UK News
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King visits APHA scientists leading grey squirrel conservation project
His Majesty The King visited the Animal and Plant Health Agency’s (APHA) Wildlife Team at York Biotech Campus in Sand Hutton on Tuesday 26 May to learn about pioneering work aimed atRead More... -
Pharmacists to prescribe medicines under £340m NHS high street care expansion
Patients in England will be able to access more treatments directly from local pharmacies under a new £340 million NHS funding agreement designed to reduce pressure on GPs and hospitals.Read More... -
Asda partners with Ocado to rebuild online grocery operations across UK
British supermarket giant Asda has partnered with technology group Ocado to modernize its online grocery business, marking a major step in the retailer’s effort to recover lost market share inRead More... -
Starmer pushes back against Blair’s criticism amid growing Labour pressure
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has defended his government against criticism from former Labour leader Tony Blair, insisting his administration has made the right policy decisions to steadyRead More... -
Britain faces ‘lost generation’ as youth joblessness set to surge, report warns
Britain could face a “lost generation” of young people trapped outside work and education, according to a government-commissioned report warning that one in six young adults may becomeRead More...

Culture
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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... -
£4 million boost brings new life to UK museums and expands public access
A fresh wave of investment is set to transform museums and galleries across the UK, with £4 million allocated to improve access, modernise displays, and better preserve collections for futureRead More... -
Kanye West banned from UK over antisemitism row, Wireless Festival 2026 cancelled
Britain has barred U.S. rapper Kanye West, now known as Ye, from entering the country, forcing the cancellation of London’s Wireless Festival where he had been scheduled to headline in July.Read More...

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