UK News
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BoE’s ‘hawkish cut’ rattles markets, keeps mortgage outlook under tight control
The Bank of England delivered a long-anticipated interest rate cut on Thursday, easing financial pressure on households and businesses but offering little comfort to those hoping forRead More... -
Mayor sets out vision for new workspace hub beside City Hall
Plans to transform land surrounding City Hall into a vibrant new employment hub have been unveiled by Mayor of London Sadiq Khan, marking the next major step in the regeneration of theRead More... -
UK hits landmark in plutonium cleanup effort
The UK has reached a major nuclear milestone, safely converting plutonium residue into a stable waste form for the first time — a step officials say marks the beginning of a long-term solutionRead More... -
More than 100,000 children set to spend Christmas homeless in London, Councils warn
More than 100,000 children in London will wake up on Christmas Day in temporary accommodation, as the capital faces what local leaders are calling an escalating “homelessness emergency”.Read More... -
UK police to intensify action on antisemitic protest chants after recent attacks
British police forces say they will begin taking stronger measures — including arrests — against protesters using language and imagery deemed threatening to the Jewish community,Read More...

Culture
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Captain John Narbrough’s journal faces export ban amid fears it could leave the UK
A rare 17th-century manuscript journal documenting Captain John Narbrough’s secret expedition to Spanish America and the Pacific has been placed under a temporary export ban, giving UKRead More... -
Earliest evidence of human fire-making unearthed in Suffolk
A team led by the British Museum has uncovered what is now the earliest known evidence of humans deliberately making fire—dating back around 400,000 years—at a site in Barnham,Read More... -
Rothschild 15th-century prayer book set to fetch up to $7 million at Sotheby’s auction
Ultra-rare 15th-century mahzor features vivid medieval illustrationsRead More... -
Ray Winstone honoured with Freedom of the City of London
Ray Winstone, one of the UK’s most celebrated ‘hard man’ actors, has been awarded the Freedom of the City of London in recognition of his extensive charitable and fundraising work.Read More... -
Golden Globe 2026 nominations announced ahead of January ceremony
The nominations for the 83rd annual Golden Globe Awards were unveiled on Monday, setting the stage for the first major awards ceremony of the season on January 11.Read More... -
Mayor of London granted right to use historic GLC coat of arms
The Mayor of London has been officially granted permission to use the historic coat of arms once belonging to the former Greater London Council (GLC), following approval from the King.Read More... -
Who will shape the National Gallery’s tomorrow? Architects shortlisted for landmark expansion
The National Gallery has announced a shortlist of six architectural teams competing to design a major new wing as part of its ambitious £750 million Project DomaniRead More... -
National Gallery unveils ambitious exhibition programme for 2026
The National Gallery has announced a landmark line-up of exhibitions for 2026, spanning five centuries of European art and bringing together rare loans, first-ever UK presentations, and iconicRead More... -
OUP India launches 100 libraries for underprivileged children across Uttar Pradesh
Oxford University Press (OUP) India has partnered with the National Book Trust (NBT) to establish 100 libraries for underprivileged children across Anganwadi centres inRead More... -
Children’s author Iryna Kotlyarevska: “Stories born from family evenings”
Iryna Kotlyarevska is a name increasingly found on the shelves of family libraries. A mother of four, a Bachelor of Philosophy, a Master of Political Science, and the creator of the worlds ofRead More... -
Ashmolean Museum passes one million visitors for first time since 2008
The Ashmolean Museum in Oxford has recorded more than one million visitors in a single year, the first time it has reached the milestone in 16 years, the institutionRead More... -
Writer’s Award 2026 honours Jacqueline Crooks and Vanessa Londoño
Jacqueline Crooks and Vanessa Londoño have been named the 2026 recipients of the Eccles Institute and Hay Festival Global Writer’s Award. The announcement was made Monday evening atRead More...

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World News
Russia is making a bid to rejoin the United Nations human rights council in an election that will serve as a crucial test of its global reputation. The country was expelled from

The U.S. National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC) reported that sea ice surrounding Antarctica reached record low levels during this winter, raising concerns among

On the day of the iPhone 15 launch, employees at Apple stores across France have initiated a nationwide strike to draw attention to their concerns regarding pay and working conditions.

On Friday, the Paris prosecutor's office recommended that Marine Le Pen, the far-right politician, along with her associates, should stand trial for the alleged embezzlement of EU funds used to

The imminent arrival of Pope Francis, along with the presence of French President Emmanuel Macron, has posed a significant security challenge for French authorities in Marseille. They must

King Charles received a heartfelt reception as he concluded his state visit to France in Bordeaux, marking the culmination of a two-day journey that began in Paris.

During a grand banquet held at the Palace of Versailles, King Charles III and President Emmanuel Macron reaffirmed their commitment to addressing shared challenges in the modern era.

UK Trade Envoy, Lord Faulkner of Worcester, visits Taiwan to strengthen bilateral trade and investment.

In a recent development, Poland, one of Ukraine's strongest allies, has declared a cessation of weapon supplies to Ukraine due to an escalating diplomatic conflict over grain trade.

Climate change significantly increased the likelihood of the devastating storm that struck the Libyan city of Derna, resulting in thousands of casualties, according to experts.

