UK News
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Aldi raises UK store pay again, beating Lidl as supermarkets battle for staff
Aldi has handed its UK store workers a second pay rise in just two months, underlining the fierce competition for staff among Britain’s biggest grocers — even asRead More... -
UK introduces first legal definition of honour-based abuse to better protect victims
The government has announced a major step forward in tackling honour-based abuse, unveiling new laws designed to protect victims and improve how authoritiesRead More... -
Revolut to pilot pound-backed stablecoin in UK regulator sandbox
British fintech giant Revolut is preparing to test a pound-denominated stablecoin in the United Kingdom, marking a cautious but notable step in the country’s approach to digital assets.Read More... -
Ukrainian drone maker opens £200m factory in Suffolk, creating 500 jobs and strengthening Ukraine’s air defences
A major new drone manufacturing facility has opened in Suffolk, marking a significant boost both for the UK economy and for Ukraine’s Armed Forces as theyRead More... -
Government injects £50m to tackle homelessness as drive to halve rough sleeping accelerates
More than £50 million is being rolled out to councils and frontline organisations in a renewed push to tackle homelessness and rough sleeping across England, with funding targeted at theRead More...

Culture
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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... -
British High Commission hosts Caledonian Ball in Lahore to celebrate growing Scotland–Pakistan partnership
The British High Commission brought a touch of Scotland to Lahore this week as it hosted the Caledonian Ball at the historic Sir Ganga Ram Residence, celebratingRead More... -
300-year-old Rysbrack Marble putti blocked from export as UK scrambles to save national treasure
A three-century-old marble sculpture by renowned eighteenth-century sculptor Michael Rysbrack has been placed under a temporary UK export ban, giving BritishRead More... -
Inside ICG PR: how an international PR agency shapes reputation for luxury, fashion, and cultural brands
Interview: the co-founder of Iris Consulting Group Iryna Kotlyarevska on building global visibility with cultural intelligenceRead More... -
London Zoo’s giraffes take centre stage in New London Underground poster celebrating 200 years of ZSL
London Zoo’s iconic giraffes have stepped into the spotlight with the launch of a striking new London Underground poster, marking the start of ZSL’s 200th anniversaryRead More...

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World News

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In a bold move against the impacts of mass tourism on Tenerife's way of life, activists initiated an indefinite hunger strike yesterday in the historic city of La Laguna.

David Rutley, Minister for the Americas, Caribbean, Overseas Territories, and Polar Regions, underscores the UK's unwavering dedication to Arctic security and prosperity during his inaugural

"Russia completely destroyed the Trypilska Thermal Power Plant in the Kyiv region," said the chairman of the supervisory board of "Centrenergo" Katerina Zhirii.
Truong My Lan faced the most remarkable trial in Vietnam's history, commensurate with one of the world's most significant bank frauds. Within the imposing yellow facade of the colonial-era
Former Home Secretary Suella Braverman has expressed her disappointment over the sale of properties originally designated for migrants deported from the UK to local buyers in Rwanda.

Amidst growing tensions between traditional and activist investors, oil and gas behemoth Shell is contemplating a significant shift from London to New York. The move stems from a perceived
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The Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport, a pivotal aviation nexus for Spain, currently hosts approximately 50 million passengers and 352,000 flights annually. Yet, with ambitious plans on the

Over 100 doctors and environmentalists in Brussels are urging policymakers to emulate London and Paris by implementing measures to combat the severe air pollution plaguing

The Royal Navy has made significant drug seizures in the Caribbean, intercepting smuggling speedboats and confiscating drugs valued at nearly £17 million across two operations.

