UK News
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UK gilts and pound slide as oil price surge sparks inflation fears and rate-hike bets
British government bonds and the pound came under heavy pressure on Monday after a sharp surge in global oil prices triggered concerns about rising inflation and the possibility of higherRead More... -
Royal Navy destroyer HMS Duncan repels drone swarm and missile threats in intense 72-hour UK defence exercise
A British Royal Navy destroyer has successfully intercepted a simulated swarm of attack drones and missile threats during a high-intensity military exercise off the coastRead More... -
UK businesses urged to prepare for new EU agri-food trade deal set to cut costs and red tape
UK businesses are being encouraged to start preparing now for a major new agri-food trade agreement with the European Union that the government says will make exporting and importingRead More... -
Fire near Glasgow Central Station sparks major train disruptions across Scotland
A fire in a building close to Glasgow Central Station has triggered widespread disruption to rail services, forcing cancellations and the temporary closure of one of Scotland’s busiestRead More... -
LSEG markets head Daniel Maguire awarded Freedom of the City of London for Leadership in Global Financial Markets
Daniel Maguire, a leading figure in global financial markets and risk management, has been awarded the prestigious Freedom of the City of London in recognition of his outstanding contributionRead More...

Culture
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Ashmolean Museum returns 16th-century bronze icon to India
A 16th-century bronze statue that once stood in a temple in southern India has been returned by the Ashmolean Museum at the University of Oxford, marking the end of a years-longRead More... -
Prime Minister reappoints Stephen Belcher and Tim Dugher as Science Museum Group Trustees until 2030
The UK Prime Minister has confirmed the reappointment of Professor Stephen Belcher CBE and Tim Dugher as Trustees of the Science Museum Group for a further four-year term. Their newRead More... -
British Library Business & IP Centre celebrates 20 years of supporting UK start-ups
The British Library is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its Business & IP Centre (BIPC) with a special event designed to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs.Read More... -
Between protestants and princes: the Kozirod family through time
The surname “Kozirod” belongs to the category of relatively rare surnames, which today are found only in a few countries around the world, including Poland, Germany, the USA, the UK,Read More... -
UK music exports get £1.4m boost as 68 independent artists win global growth grants
Rising British music talent is set for a global push after 68 independent UK acts secured a combined £1.4 million in government-backed funding designed to grow international audiences, boostRead More... -
Emery Walker revealed: new exhibition explores the man behind the arts and crafts legend
A new exhibition opening this spring at Emery Walker’s House sets out to restore depth, warmth, and personality to one of Britain’s most influential yetRead More... -
London confirms St Patrick’s Day 2026 parade and Trafalgar Square festival
London will turn green once again next spring after the Mayor confirmed the capital’s St Patrick’s Day celebrations will take place on Sunday 15 March 2026, with aRead More... -
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...

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World News
King Charles and Queen Camilla were warmly welcomed by enthusiastic crowds in Sydney after attending a church service on Sunday, marking the first event of their Australia tour.

Defence Secretary John Healey attended the G7 Defence Ministers summit in Naples to review the progress of the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP).

Foreign Secretary David Lammy has called for “more diplomacy” in the UK’s approach to China, emphasizing the importance of dialogue while reaffirming that national security will always come

UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy is set to visit China on Friday for a two-day trip aimed at mending strained relations between the two nations following years of tensions over security issues
The UK and New Zealand space agencies have signed an agreement to establish a framework for the removal and servicing of operational satellites that are in close proximity or in contact with

The UK government has announced new sanctions targeting key Iranian military figures and organizations in response to Iran's attack on Israel on October 1. These sanctions aim to curb Iran’s

On Monday, the UK expressed concern over China's recent military exercises near Taiwan, warning that these actions heighten tensions and pose a risk of "dangerous escalation" in the Taiwan
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

