UK News
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Social worker who ran drugs and weapons network has jail term increased
A children’s social worker who led a double life running a large-scale drugs and weapons operation has had her prison sentence extended following a review by the Solicitor General.Read More... -
UK halts intelligence sharing with US over Trump’s ‘illegal’ Caribbean strikes
The British government has suspended intelligence sharing with the United States over growing concerns that President Donald Trump’s recent military operations in the Caribbean may haveRead More... -
UK economy stalls with Just 0.1% growth in third quarter following JLR cyber attack
The UK economy recorded sluggish growth of just 0.1% between July and September, as a cyber attack that forced Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) to shut down production hit the country’sRead More... -
PayPal returns to the UK market after nearly two-year hiatus
PayPal has officially re-launched its services in the United Kingdom, nearly two years after restructuring its operations in response to Brexit.Read More... -
Liverpool Street station redevelopment faces further delay
Plans to redevelop London’s Liverpool Street station have been hit by another delay, after Network Rail submitted additional details to its planning application.Read More...

Culture
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Blenheim Palace unveils luxury new summer festival with Katy Perry, Teddy Swims and Pete Tong
Blenheim Palace is set to join the UK’s major festival circuit next year with the launch of the Blenheim Palace Festival 2026, a new music and arts celebration staged against the statelyRead More... -
Jewish Small Communities Network celebrated in Parliament
Representatives from more than 50 Jewish communities across the UK gathered at the House of Commons on Wednesday for a Parliamentary lunch hosted by MP Andrew Snowden, theRead More... -
UK war memorials to receive £2 million preservation boost ahead of Remembrance Sunday
War memorials across the UK are set to receive a major funding boost as the government commits £2 million to safeguard tributes to fallen servicemen and women for future generations.Read More... -
Prince William announces Earthshot Prize 2025 winners in Rio
Prince William took to the stage in Rio de Janeiro to reveal the latest winners of the Earthshot Prize — a global environmental award he launched in 2020. The ceremony, held at the Museum ofRead More... -
World’s first museum of youth culture to open in London next spring
London is preparing to host the world’s first museum dedicated entirely to the lives and experiences of young people, with the Museum of Youth Culture now slated to open in spring 2026.Read More... -
London launches Inclusive Talent Strategy to drive skills revolution and open up new job opportunities
London Councils and the Mayor of London have unveiled a new Inclusive Talent Strategy, backed by a £147.2 million investment aimed at transforming the capital’s skills system and supportingRead More... -
Prince William teams up with Matthew McConaughey, Kylie Minogue, and more for Earthshot Prize in Brazil
In just two weeks, Prince William will be heading to Rio de Janeiro for his fifth annual Earthshot Prize awards — and he’s bringing a star-studded lineup along for the ride.Read More... -
David Attenborough becomes oldest-ever daytime Emmy winner
Legendary broadcaster Sir David Attenborough has made history once again — this time as the oldest winner of a Daytime Emmy Award.Read More... -
National Children’s Choir of Great Britain opens London auditions across four dates
Children aged 9-19 who love singing may audition to join the choirs from Easter 2026Read More... -
Cheers to change: cutting red tape could bring more food, music and fun to your local
The Government is kicking off a fast-track review to scrap outdated licensing rules that have been holding back pubs, bars, and community events — and they want to hear directly from theRead More... -
£20 million boost to keep local museums open and thriving
Millions of people across England will continue to enjoy their local museums thanks to a new £20 million government investment.Read More...

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World News
Google has announced a massive $6.8 billion investment in the UK, just days before Donald Trump’s state visit, where more than $10 billion in US-UK trade deals are expected to be revealed.
The UK and the US have signed a landmark nuclear energy partnership that promises thousands of new jobs, billions in private investment, and a faster path to clean, reliable power.
The UK is set to benefit from a major wave of US investment, with financial heavyweights including PayPal, Bank of America, Citi, BlackRock, and S&P Global committing more than £1.25 billion
Donald Trump says he’s ready to hit Moscow with sweeping new sanctions—but only if NATO countries cut off their oil purchases from Russia.

NATO is stepping up its presence in Eastern Europe after more than a dozen Russian drones crossed into Polish airspace this week, sparking fears of

A Royal Navy frigate has sailed through the Taiwan Strait alongside a U.S. Navy destroyer, despite stern warnings from Beijing.

The UK and Brazil have signed a new agreement aimed at reducing the environmental footprint of fertilisers while unlocking new economic opportunities in agriculture.

Prince Harry made a surprise trip to Kyiv today after being invited by Superhumans, an organization helping Ukrainians who’ve suffered life-changing injuries in the war.

Poland has deployed 40,000 troops to its eastern frontier as tensions with Russia and Belarus spike ahead of massive joint military drills known as Zapad 2025.

Alexander Lukashenko told a U.S. envoy representing Donald Trump on Thursday that he was open to striking a deal on the release of prisoners, according to Belarusian state media.

