Culture
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London's oldest garden centre with 'top-notch plants' ranked among the UK's bestTwo of London’s beloved garden centres have earned spots on Mail Online’s list of the best in the UK, highlighting popular destinations for both plant enthusiasts and casual visitors alike.Read More...
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UCL staff raise alarms over ‘dismantling’ of University Art MuseumUniversity College London (UCL) staff have expressed strong objections to the institution’s plans to repurpose its historic Art Museum, voicing concerns that the proposal disregards theRead More...
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Discover Ufford: Suffolk's charming village with an award-winning pub and scenic walksSuffolk is known for its charming towns and villages, but this week we’re highlighting Ufford, a village that offers more than just picturesque scenery. With an award-winning pub and plenty ofRead More...
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UK’s National Gallery implements liquid ban following activist attacks on artworksThe National Gallery in London has introduced a ban on liquids in response to a series of activist attacks on its artworks, including Vincent van Gogh's iconic Sunflowers.Read More...
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Little Portugal: three restaurants to experience in London's Portuguese communityThe Portuguese population in this area of South Lambeth boasts a variety of exceptional dining options.Read More...
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Guildhall Library celebrates 600th anniversary with exhibition honoring founder and London’s legendary figureSix centuries ago, the first library at Guildhall was established through a bequest from Richard Whittington, a former Lord Mayor of the City of London, who was renowned as a shrewdRead More...
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Honiara: London Fashion Week show Blo Iumi returns bigger and better in 2024The British High Commission in Honiara hosted its second edition of the popular London Fashion Week Show Blo Iumi on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, featuringRead More...
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Wiener Holocaust Library reopens after major renovations with exhibition on Jewish émigré sculptor Fred KormisThe world’s oldest Holocaust studies library and research center, the Wiener Holocaust Library, is set to reopen its doors on September 20th following extensiveRead More...
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Van Gogh's 'Les Canots Amarrés' expected to fetch $50 million at Hong Kong auctionA painting by Vincent van Gogh, titled "Les canots amarrés" (The Anchored Boats), is set to be auctioned at Christie's 20th and 21st Century Evening Auction inRead More...
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Silk Roads at the British Museum: a first glimpse at a route of vast historical importanceThe upcoming "Silk Roads" exhibition at the British Museum promises to be an expansive exploration of one of history's most significant trade networks.Read More...
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Library closures are a 'decimation,' says former Children's LaureateFormer Children's Laureate Michael Rosen has strongly condemned the closure of libraries across the UK, describing it as a "decimation." Rosen, who grew up in Harrow,Read More...
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Historic painting once owned by Britain's first Prime Minister faces export riskA temporary export bar has been placed on Le Rêve de L’Artiste, a painting by the influential 18th-century French artist Jean-Antoine Watteau, to allow time for a UK galleryRead More...
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UK News
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Bank of England expected to lower interest rate to 4.75% on November 7: Reuters pollThe Bank of England is expected to reduce its Bank Rate by 0.25% to 4.75% on November 7, according to a Reuters survey of 72 economists. However, nearly...29 October 2024Read More...
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UK shop prices decline more rapidly amid retailers’ budget concernsBritish shop prices saw their steepest decline in over three years this October, but upcoming budget measures from Finance Minister Rachel Reeves may...29 October 2024Read More...
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Unregistered boats on river Thames: fines and costs reach £18,000A recent court session has issued a clear message to unregistered boat owners on the Thames: register your vessels or face the consequences. Despite...28 October 2024Read More...
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London tenants allocating up to 60% of income on rentLondon tenants are allocating up to 60% of their income toward rent, a burden far heavier than in other parts of England and Wales.28 October 2024Read More...
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Trainline boosts full-year revenue forecast amid high demandBritish rail ticketing firm Trainline has once again raised its full-year revenue forecast, marking the second increase in under two months, citing...28 October 2024Read More...
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London Mayor Sadiq Khan joins thousands in Diwali celebrations at Trafalgar SquareLondon Mayor Sadiq Khan joined thousands at Trafalgar Square to celebrate Diwali, bringing together a lively mix of cultural expressions. The event featured...28 October 2024Read More...
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British lawmakers criticize Starmer’s 'colonial mindset' in slavery reparations debateOn Sunday, several Labour lawmakers criticized UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer for allegedly adopting a "colonial mindset" and attempting to sideline...27 October 2024Read More...
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Southeast London boroughs see sharp rise in rent prices in 2024New data reveals that rent prices are increasing across all five southeast London boroughs, with Greenwich seeing the steepest rise.27 October 2024Read More...
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British man receives 12-year prison sentence for promoting terrorismA British man, Gabriel Budasz, 24, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for encouraging terrorism, including inciting violence against Jewish communities....27 October 2024Read More...
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Heathrow Airport projects record-breaking 83.8 million passengers in 2024Heathrow Airport anticipates setting a new record by handling 83.8 million passengers in 2024, spurred by a summer surge in travel. Between June and...27 October 2024Read More...
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Fire ignited at London school after youths set off fireworks at buildingA significant fire erupted at Oasis Academy Hadley in Enfield after a group of young people reportedly fired fireworks at the school. The flames, which...26 October 2024Read More...
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Britons with shares considered 'working people' too, PM's office clarifiesBritons who own shares or property can be considered "working people" as well, clarified Prime Minister Keir Starmer's office. This clarification follows...26 October 2024Read More...
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London Poppy Factory prepares nation for RemembranceDefence Secretary John Healey honored the dedication of thousands of service personnel and military veterans across the UK as he crafted a poppy wreath...26 October 2024Read More...
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Mayor welcomes Google’s new anti-theft features for Android devicesGoogle’s recent updates to Android are set to enhance security for billions of mobile users, with a suite of new anti-theft features aimed at deterring...25 October 2024Read More...
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London spending £4 million daily on homeless accommodation prompts calls for budget supportLondon is spending an estimated £4 million each day on temporary accommodation for homeless residents, a new analysis reveals, sparking urgent appeals...25 October 2024Read More...
World News
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Iran urged to show restraint in response to Israeli airstrikes - StarmerThe UK government has expressed deep concern over the rising tensions in the Middle East following a series of airstrikes by Israel on Iranian military...26 October 2024Read More...
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Council of Europe urges UK to extend support period for new refugeesThe Council of Europe's European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) has published a monitoring report assessing the state of racism and...25 October 2024Read More...
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King Charles highlights democracy during Australia visitOn Sunday, King Charles returned to the Legislative Council of New South Wales, marking decades of personal history with Australia. His visit coincided...24 October 2024Read More...
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Commonwealth leaders set to challenge Keir Starmer on slavery reparationsCommonwealth leaders are expected to defy the UK government by advancing discussions on reparations for the transatlantic slave trade, despite the...24 October 2024Read More...
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Trump and Harris neck-and-neck in national polls as US election draws nearWith the U.S. presidential election less than two weeks away, national polls show a tightly contested race. As of Wednesday morning, Vice President...23 October 2024Read More...
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Locals frustrated by exclusive access following Prince Harry and Meghan's new Portuguese holiday homeResidents of Comporta, Portugal, are expressing frustration as their once-accessible coastline is increasingly becoming exclusive to wealthy property...23 October 2024Read More...
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Labour party dispute not a breach of U.S. election laws, professor statesA recent controversy involving the Labour Party has sparked a response from the Trump campaign, which accused the party of "blatant foreign interference."...23 October 2024Read More...
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British brands defy sanctions: Mail investigation uncovers ongoing sales in RussiaDespite widespread international sanctions against Russia following the invasion of Ukraine, British brands—such as Burberry, Rolls-Royce, Mothercare,...23 October 2024Read More...
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King and Queen arrive in Samoa to a red carpet welcomeKing Charles and Queen Camilla have arrived in Samoa for a four-day state visit, where the King will, for the first time, preside over a gathering of...23 October 2024Read More...
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Landmark UK-Germany defense agreement to enhance security and prosperityA landmark defence agreement will be signed today in London by UK Defence Secretary John Healey MP and German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius, marking...23 October 2024Read More...
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Britain to contribute $2.9 billion to G7 loan for Ukraine’s defense and reconstructionBritain is set to provide Ukraine with a loan of £2.26 billion ($2.94 billion) as part of a broader G7 initiative, utilizing frozen Russian central...22 October 2024Read More...
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UK rules out slavery reparations at Commonwealth summit, but open to dialogueBritain has made it clear that it will not be addressing the issue of reparations for historical transatlantic slavery during the Commonwealth Heads...21 October 2024Read More...
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Round-the-world adventurer swims across Caspian Sea in epic journeyFormer paratrooper Karl Bushby, who began his global trek in 1998, has completed an extraordinary swim across the Caspian Sea as part of his 36,000-mile...20 October 2024Read More...
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King Charles and Queen Camilla begin Australia tour with Church service and warm public receptionKing Charles and Queen Camilla were warmly welcomed by enthusiastic crowds in Sydney after attending a church service on Sunday, marking the first...20 October 2024Read More...
Media
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Rape allegations likely 'tip of the iceberg,' says senior police officialA high-ranking police official has indicated that the 1,400 rape allegations reported in Scotland over six months this year likely only represent "the...28 October 2024Read More...
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Fraudsters steal £300,000 worth of artisan cheddar in elaborate scamThe Metropolitan Police received reports on October 21 of an unusual theft involving a sophisticated fraud targeting artisan cheesemakers, leading to...27 October 2024Read More...
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Guardian removes online review that critiques the 'demonization' of HamasThe Guardian has taken down an online review of a Channel 4 documentary concerning the events of October 7, which criticized the unfavorable depiction...13 October 2024Read More...
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BBC cancels Boris Johnson interview after Laura Kuenssberg’s 'embarrassing mistake'An interview with former prime minister Boris Johnson, set to promote his upcoming memoir, has been cancelled by the BBC after presenter Laura Kuenssberg...03 October 2024Read More...
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UK puts world's oldest Sunday newspaper, The Observer, up for saleThe Observer, the world's oldest Sunday newspaper, may soon change hands as its owner, the Guardian Media Group (GMG), has entered negotiations to...18 September 2024Read More...
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BBC breached own guidelines 1,553 times on Israel, report claimsThe BBC allegedly violated its editorial guidelines 1,553 times over a four-month period starting on October 7, 2023, according to a new report.10 September 2024Read More...
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AI-altered content erodes trust in science, warns Oxford professorA growing body of research indicates that between 33% and 50% of Americans struggle to distinguish between real and altered digital content....04 September 2024Read More...