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After Republican President-elect Donald Trump’s decisive victory in this year’s election, U.S. pollsters are once again grappling with why their surveys underestimated his support among voters.

The UK Government has announced a contribution of £1 million (PHP 74.14 million) to aid the Philippines in responding to the devastating impact of recent typhoons.

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.
UK News
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Britain unveils £5bn export finance drive to open new markets for UK businesses
The government is preparing a major expansion of export support aimed at helping British companies win business in fast-growing overseas markets, with Brazil, Mexico and MoroccoRead More... -
UK to bring Avanti West Coast under public ownership as London–Scotland rail overhaul begins
The UK government will take direct control of Avanti West Coast services from 7 March 2027, bringing one of the country’s major intercity rail operators into public ownership andRead More... -
UK expands Jobs Guarantee to thousands of young disabled people
Thousands of young people with disabilities or long-term health conditions will be given a new route into employment under an expanded government Jobs Guarantee scheme, theRead More... -
Britain turns defence investment into centrepiece of new industrial strategy
The UK government is preparing to place defence manufacturing and major infrastructure projects at the heart of its drive to revive industrial growth, with Finance Minister John Healey setRead More... -
Cornwall lithium project marks new push to build Britain’s domestic critical minerals industry
Britain is moving to expand domestic production of lithium, with a new extraction project in Cornwall expected to strengthen supply chains for electric vehicles, clean energy and advancedRead More...

Culture
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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... -
Bloomsbury keeps profit outlook unchanged as AI partnerships boost early-year trading
Bloomsbury Publishing has maintained its full-year financial outlook after reporting a solid start to the new fiscal year, supported by continued income from artificial intelligence licensingRead More...

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