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Crown Princess Amalia of the Netherlands has unveiled a vibrant tulip garden in the heart of Madrid as a gesture of thanks to the Spanish capital, which became her refuge during a difficult
British retail magnate Philip Green has lost a legal battle against the UK at the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), which centered on the use of parliamentary privilege.

European stock markets opened higher today after several days of declines, buoyed by a rebound in major Asian markets and a strong response from China to U.S. tariff threats.

Two British Members of Parliament who were denied entry into Israel and briefly detained are now on their way back to the UK, a government minister confirmed on Sunday.
Donald Trump admits tariff strategy 'won’t be easy' as he urges Americans to 'hang tough'

The UK has significantly increased its humanitarian aid for Myanmar following the devastating earthquake, now pledging up to £25 million in total support. This new funding boost includes an

Former President Donald Trump has unveiled plans to impose new tariffs on foreign imports if re-elected, including a 10% levy on goods from the United Kingdom and a 20% tariff on products
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said that trade negotiations between the UK and the US are "well advanced," even as new tariffs from Donald Trump are expected to take effect

Marine Le Pen, leader of France’s far-right National Rally (RN) party, was convicted Monday of embezzling European Union funds. She received a five-year ban from holding public office, a

A record-breaking EuroMillions jackpot of £209 million has been claimed by a lucky winner from Austria, marking the biggest-ever prize in the game’s history.
UK News
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Defence boom creates new market for Britain’s office landlords
Britain’s accelerating investment in defence is beginning to reshape the commercial property market, with landlords increasingly looking to military technology companies, defenceRead More... -
MI5 warns UK universities over Chinese intelligence links to sensitive research
Britain’s domestic intelligence agency MI5 has issued an unprecedented public warning about a Chinese organisation it says has been used to channel academic research towards Beijing’sRead More... -
£10m programme to expand access to healthy, affordable food across England
Almost £10 million in government funding will be directed to 45 communities across England facing some of the country’s highest levels of deprivation and childhood obesity, in an effort toRead More... -
Burnham opens debate on Britain’s long-term future with EU
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said Britain should examine the full range of possible relationships with the European Union, including the prospect of eventually rejoining the bloc,Read More... -
UK reopens refugee resettlement programme, expanding safe routes for Afghans and Palestinians
The UK government is reopening its flagship refugee resettlement programme to new referrals, creating another legal pathway for people fleeing war and persecution.Read More...

Culture
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England’s national museums to keep free admission for all visitors
Government rules out charges for international tourists as museums receive further investmentRead More... -
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...

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