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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to visit Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) next month, according to sources familiar with the plans. The trip highlights the UK's efforts to

Turkish airstrikes in drought-stricken north-east Syria have cut electricity and water access for over one million people. Experts warn these actions may constitute violations of international law.

Hong Kong's High Court sentenced 45 pro-democracy activists to prison terms ranging from four to ten years on Tuesday. The ruling, delivered in a landmark national security trial, has drawn

The American company "Heinz" this fall made an appearance in the context of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict. At the end of October, Russian media reported that a unit of the Russian Armed Forces
Catherine West, the UK's Minister for the Indo-Pacific, has emphasized the UK's commitment to enhancing ties with India during her official visit. Climate change, technology, health, education,

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is set to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping during the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, marking the first meeting between a British prime minister and the
Saudi Arabia has executed more than 100 foreign nationals this year, a sharp increase that rights groups describe as unprecedented. According to an AFP tally based on state media reports, the
The UK’s Indo-Pacific Minister, Catherine West, has arrived in Bangladesh, marking the first high-level UK visit since the formation of Bangladesh’s Interim Government in August 2024.

The European Union has imposed a £664 million fine on Meta for engaging in what it described as "abusive" practices related to Facebook Marketplace. The penalty follows a detailed
British shoppers felt a renewed squeeze on their budgets last month as grocery price inflation edged up, according to industry data released on Tuesday.
UK News
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Deutsche Bank London unit fined for breaching UK Russia sanctions
Deutsche Bank’s London branch has been fined £165,000 ($221,084) by the UK sanctions watchdog after breaching Britain’s Russia sanctions regime in 2022.Read More... -
Companies House unveils reform agenda to strengthen trust in UK corporate register
Companies House has outlined an ambitious set of priorities for the 2026–2027 financial year, signalling a major phase in its transformation into a more robust guardian of UK corporate dataRead More... -
£16m funding boost moves Leeds South Village closer to reality
A major regeneration scheme set to deliver nearly 2,000 homes in Leeds has moved a significant step closer after securing £16 million in government funding.Read More... -
Thousands of new parents risk missing out on Child Benefit as HMRC urges early claims
A significant number of new parents in the UK are failing to claim Child Benefit within the crucial first year of their child’s life, potentially losing out on hundreds of pounds in governmentRead More...

Culture
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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... -
Who stood behind Western support for Ukraine’s independence?
From the life story of British politician Stefan TerlezkyRead More...

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