UK News
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Government issues new statement on small boat crossings
A Home Office spokesperson said: “This Government is bearing down on small boat crossings.Read More... -
Train driver age cut to 18 as government opens rail careers to school leavers
School leavers across Britain will soon be able to apply to become train drivers, after the government confirmed plans to lower the minimum age requirement fromRead More... -
Government to create 13,000 construction apprenticeships and T Levels through major school rebuilding programme
The government has announced plans to create 13,000 new apprenticeship and T Level placement opportunities as part of a long-term drive to rebuild and modernise schools across England,Read More... -
Buckingham Palace signals full cooperation with police over fresh allegations against Prince Andrew
Buckingham Palace has said it is prepared to assist police should they open a formal investigation into fresh allegations involving Prince Andrew, King Charles III’sRead More... -
150 nations agree landmark business blueprint to protect nature at UK-hosted summit
More than 150 countries have agreed a groundbreaking global blueprint to guide how businesses understand, measure and reduce their impact on nature,Read More...

Culture
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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... -
Rare 18th-century ‘Shock Dog’ sculpture by Anne Damer faces possible export from the UK
A rare 18th-century terracotta sculpture of a dog by pioneering British artist Anne Seymour Damer has been placed under a temporary export bar, amid concerns it could leave the UK unless aRead More... -
Astronomers Take Over: hands-on space gallery and live Planetarium shows launch at the National Maritime Museum
A new space adventure is landing in Greenwich. ‘Astronomers Take Over’, a playful, hands-on gallery led by real astronomers, opens at the National Maritime MuseumRead More... -
UK Prime Minister champions British theatre’s growing success in China during Shanghai visit
The Prime Minister has highlighted the growing global influence of British theatre during a visit to Shanghai, underlining how the UK’s creative industries are driving economic growth andRead More... -
King Charles and Queen Camilla host green carpet premiere at Windsor Castle for new Amazon prime film
King Charles, with Queen Camilla by his side, opened the doors of the longest-occupied castle in Europe for a sparkling evening at Windsor Castle, marking the premiere of ‘Finding Harmony –Read More... -
Karen Newman appointed to sculpt Queen Elizabeth II for National Memorial in St James’s Park
Renowned British sculptor Karen Newman MRSS has been appointed to create a new sculpture of Queen Elizabeth II as part of the UK’s national memorial to the late Monarch, the QueenRead More... -
UK government unveils £1.5bn culture investment to save 1,000 local venues and restore national pride
The government has announced a landmark £1.5 billion investment in arts, culture and heritage, pledging to safeguard more than 1,000 local venues across England and reverse years ofRead More... -
Museum of Oxford reveals 2026 programme focused on community stories, talks and events
The Museum of Oxford has unveiled its 2026 programme, setting out a year of talks, tours and hands-on events that place local people and shared histories firmly centre stage. The newRead More...

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Prince William of the United Kingdom embarked on a significant visit to Singapore to attend the annual Earthshot Prize ceremony, where he awarded 1 million pounds to each of five pioneering

Arriving in Japan (Tuesday 7 November) for the G7 Foreign Ministers’ meeting, Foreign Secretary, James Cleverly will be addressing developments in the Middle East, including to prevent a

According to Sapo News, one year after the amendment to the foreigners' law, the Portuguese Government has granted 2,600 visas to "digital nomads" from regions beyond Europe.

Justice Minister Eric Dupond-Moretti faces allegations of conflicts of interest for initiating investigations against magistrates he had disputes with during his time as a lawyer. He will stand trial

The Duchess of Edinburgh embarked on an official visit to Canada over the weekend, where the focus was primarily on military-related activities during the initial two days of her trip.
The British Foreign Office has confirmed its decision to temporarily withdraw certain staff members from the British embassy in Lebanon. This move comes as a response to the ongoing conflict

The tense hostage situation at Hamburg Airport came to a conclusion this afternoon, concluding an 18-hour ordeal after a man forcefully entered the airport grounds with his four-year-old

Hamburg Airport is currently under lockdown as authorities work to resolve a hostage situation that unfolded when an armed man drove through a security barrier, reaching the tarmac area.

A new partnership between the UK and German governments has been agreed today (Friday 3 November 2023) to help secure safe, affordable and clean energy for consumers in both nations
According to the Defender of Rights in France, there are 'more than 15,000 children' who lack access to traditional education in the Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte. Due to overcrowded

