Culture
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National Children’s Choir of Great Britain opens London auditions across four dates
Children aged 9-19 who love singing may audition to join the choirs from Easter 2026Read More... -
Cheers to change: cutting red tape could bring more food, music and fun to your local
The Government is kicking off a fast-track review to scrap outdated licensing rules that have been holding back pubs, bars, and community events — and they want to hear directly from theRead More... -
£20 million boost to keep local museums open and thriving
Millions of people across England will continue to enjoy their local museums thanks to a new £20 million government investment.Read More... -
Robbie Williams’ Istanbul concert canceled over safety concerns
British pop star Robbie Williams announced that his upcoming concert in Istanbul has been canceled after local authorities decided to call off the show due to safety concerns.Read More... -
Aloha London: British Museum honors the Hawaiian Kingdom’s journey across cceans
Two hundred years after Hawaiian royalty first set foot in London, their story will be brought to life in a new British Museum exhibition titled “Hawai‘i: A Kingdom Crossing Oceans”.Read More... -
Chained Bibles and tiny dictionaries: 600 years of the Guildhall Library
Six centuries ago, Richard “Dick” Whittington – yes, the very one from the folk tale – left money in his will to set up a library in London. Today, that library is celebrating its 600th birthday...Read More... -
World’s First Youth Culture Museum to open in Camden, London
London is set to welcome the world’s first museum dedicated solely to youth culture this December, based in Camden at the St. Pancras Campus on Georgiana Street. The Museum of YouthRead More... -
YouTube creators added £2.2bn to the UK economy in 2024
YouTube creators pumped an impressive £2.2bn into the UK economy last year, supporting around 45,000 jobs, according to new research from Oxford Economics.Read More... -
Royal visit celebrates the reopening of Lloyd’s Register’s historic London headquarters
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has officially reopened the newly refurbished Lloyd’s Register headquarters in central London—a building steeped in maritime history that is now lookingRead More... -
National Library of Brazil and British Library announce new partnership
The National Library of Brazil (FBN) in Rio and the British Library (BL) in London just signed a partnership to team up on research projects, public engagement, and knowledge-sharing aboutRead More... -
Martin Jennings chosen to sculpt national memorial of Queen Elizabeth II
Renowned British sculptor Martin Jennings has been chosen to create the statue of Queen Elizabeth II that will form the centrepiece of the UK’s national memorial in St James’s Park.Read More...
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UK News
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London’s 24/7 Met Police counters cut to just two
London will soon have only two Metropolitan Police stations open 24 hours a day, as the force moves ahead with plans to close or reduce hours at ten...16 October 2025Read More... -
Church of England bishops halt trial of same-sex blessing services
The Church of England’s bishops have decided to halt plans for a trial of standalone blessing services for same-sex couples, saying the proposal...16 October 2025Read More... -
AI breakthrough helps government work smarter and save millions
A new UK government-built AI tool called Consult has delivered an impressive example of how artificial intelligence can save time, money, and effort...16 October 2025Read More... -
Government releases key witness statements in collapsed China spy case
The UK government has released three key witness statements that were central to the now-collapsed case against two men accused of spying for China...16 October 2025Read More... -
Royal Mail fined £21 million for late deliveries — Ofcom says “enough excuses”
Royal Mail has been hit with a £21 million fine after it failed to deliver nearly a quarter of first-class letters on time last year, according to...15 October 2025Read More... -
The age of the first-time buyer in the UK: who’s getting on the property ladder fastest?
The average age of a first-time homebuyer in the UK has dropped over the past year — from 32 to 31 — according to new figures from TSB.15 October 2025Read More... -
MI5 warns UK lawmakers of growing espionage threat from China, Russia, and Iran
Britain’s domestic intelligence agency, MI5, has issued a fresh warning to Members of Parliament, alerting them to active espionage efforts by agents...14 October 2025Read More... -
Revolut’s UK banking licence faces delays over risk control concerns
Revolut’s long wait for a full UK banking licence continues, as regulators remain uneasy about how well the company’s risk controls can keep up...14 October 2025Read More... -
Government speeds up flood defence funding for deprived communities
A record £10.5 billion investment will protect nearly 900,000 homes and businesses in England, with new rules designed to get flood defences built...14 October 2025Read More... -
Lloyds warns car finance scandal could cost nearly £2bn
Lloyds Banking Group is preparing for a major financial hit, setting aside an extra £800 million to cover compensation claims linked to car finance...13 October 2025Read More... -
Tommy Robinson appears in court over terror offences charge
Tommy Robinson — real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon — appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court this morning after being charged with refusing...13 October 2025Read More... -
London secures £36 million to tackle rising homelessness
The government has announced an £84 million national funding package aimed at preventing homelessness and supporting children living in temporary...12 October 2025Read More... -
Man and woman charged after £90,000 worth of drugs found in Highland car stop
A man and a woman have been charged after police discovered more than £90,000 worth of drugs in a car on the A9 near Tain over the weekend.12 October 2025Read More...
World News
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African Union suspends Madagascar as military leader prepares to take power
Madagascar has been suspended from the African Union after a military takeover that removed President Andry Rajoelina from power. The army’s commander,...16 October 2025Read More... -
US, UK hit massive Southeast Asian crypto scam network with sanctions
The United States and the United Kingdom have launched major sanctions against a sprawling criminal network operating across Southeast Asia, accusing...15 October 2025Read More... -
Zara founder buys UK warehouse leased to Amazon for £108 million
Amancio Ortega, the billionaire founder of Zara, has expanded his growing real estate empire with another major acquisition in the UK — a logistics...15 October 2025Read More... -
UK and NATO step up response to Putin’s escalation in Ukraine and Europe
The UK has delivered more than 85,000 military drones to Ukraine in just the first six months of this year — part of a major push to boost production...15 October 2025Read More... -
Trio wins Nobel Prize in Economics for research on tech-driven growth
Three leading economists who’ve spent their careers studying how technology fuels prosperity have been awarded this year’s Nobel Prize in Economic...14 October 2025Read More... -
Offshore shadows: does Russian sanctioned capital have support in Cyprus?
The eighth anniversary of the publication of the Paradise Papers is approaching — a database that helped uncover the secrets of capital movements...13 October 2025Read More... -
Israelis celebrate as final hostages return home after 738 days in Gaza
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Starmer to attend Egypt summit on Gaza peace plan, No 10 confirms
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will travel to Egypt on Monday to attend an international peace summit where a new Gaza peace plan is expected to be...12 October 2025Read More... -
British High Commission celebrates Day of the Girl Child with a game of football
To mark the International Day of the Girl Child (11 October), the British High Commission in New Delhi hosted a special football match with young girls...11 October 2025Read More... -
María Corina Machado of Venezuela wins the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, honoring her steadfast fight for democracy in one of...10 October 2025Read More... -
Trump awaits Nobel Peace Prize decision after Gaza ceasefire deal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has sparked buzz online after posting an AI-generated image of himself handing Donald Trump a Nobel Peace...10 October 2025Read More... -
Rishi Sunak joins Microsoft and Anthropic as senior adviser
Former British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has taken on new advisory roles with U.S. tech giant Microsoft and artificial intelligence startup Anthropic,...10 October 2025Read More... -
Macron to appoint new French Prime Minister within 48 hours
French President Emmanuel Macron is set to name a new prime minister within the next two days, according to the Elysee Palace. The announcement comes...09 October 2025Read More... -
US envoy and Trump’s son-in-law to join Gaza peace talks in Egypt
U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, former President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, are heading to Egypt on Wednesday to take part in...08 October 2025Read More... -
UK won’t ease visa rules for India, says Starmer
During his visit to India, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer made it clear that the UK will not be relaxing its visa rules for Indian citizens — despite...08 October 2025Read More...
Media
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Thousands of Vodafone customers left without internet after major outage
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RedBird Capital seeks UK approval to take over The Telegraph
RedBird Capital Partners has formally asked the UK government to approve its proposed acquisition of The Telegraph, according to an internal memo seen...11 October 2025Read More... -
New hearing begins in Duke of Sussex case against Daily Mail publisher
A new High Court hearing in the Duke of Sussex’s case against the Daily Mail’s publisher is scheduled to begin on Wednesday.01 October 2025Read More... -
Facebook and Instagram to charge £2.99 a month in the UK for ad-free option
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BT chief: UK telecom costs are 10 times higher than in Europe
BT’s CEO, Allison Kirkby, has warned that government-imposed taxes and regulatory costs in the UK are ten times higher than in other European countries...25 September 2025Read More... -
Murdoch succession battle ends: Lachlan secures control of media empire
So after years of family drama, the Murdochs have finally settled who takes over the empire. Rupert Murdoch, now 94, has made it official: his son...09 September 2025Read More... -
Starmer has “opened the door to Farage”, says Corbyn
Jeremy Corbyn has launched a sharp criticism of Labour leader Keir Starmer, accusing him of making space for Nigel Farage’s brand of politics.05 September 2025Read More...