Culture
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French town pulls Rock-en-Seine festival funding over Kneecap booking
The municipality of Saint-Cloud, a suburb of Paris, has withdrawn its €40,000 subsidy for the Rock-en-Seine music festival following the announcement that Irish rap group Kneecap is part ofRead More... -
Man arrested in connection with theft of £150,000 violin
A man has been arrested as part of an investigation into the theft of a valuable 18th-century violin, worth over £150,000, stolen from a north London pub.Read More... -
Ai-Da robot unveils AI-painted portrait of King Charles III at Geneva reception
The UK Mission to the WTO and United Nations in Geneva hosted a distinctive reception this week, featuring Ai-Da — the world’s first ultra-realistic humanoid robot artist.Read More... -
Anglican communion considers scaling back Archbishop of Canterbury’s global role to prevent schism
The Anglican Communion is weighing reforms that would reduce the Archbishop of Canterbury’s central leadership role in a bid to hold together its 85 million members amid deepeningRead More... -
Black Sabbath farewell gig raises £140 million for charity, says director
Black Sabbath's final concert has raised a staggering £140 million for charity, according to Tom Morello, the event’s musical director and guitarist for Rage Against The Machine.Read More... -
Bayeux Tapestry to return to the UK for the first time in nearly 1,000 years
The Bayeux Tapestry, one of the most iconic pieces of medieval art, is set to be displayed in the UK for the first time since its creation over 900 years ago, the Department for Culture, MediaRead More... -
Hundreds of new homes proposed for Blenheim Palace estate
Plans to build 500 new homes on the Blenheim Palace estate have been submitted to Cherwell District Council. The development would be located east of Park View in Woodstock, Oxfordshire,Read More... -
The best moments from Oasis’ triumphant return in Cardiff
Oasis made a thunderous comeback in Cardiff, opening their reunion show with Hello and a heartfelt “it’s good to be back,” marking their first performance together in 16 years.Read More... -
Royal Academy of Music to launch new campus in East London
The Royal Academy of Music (RAM) has unveiled plans to open a new campus at London City Island in east London, promising "endless possibilities" for students and staff.Read More... -
Anna Wintour steps down as US Vogue editor-in-chief after 37 years
Dame Anna Wintour is stepping down as editor-in-chief of American Vogue, a position she has held for an unprecedented 37 years.Read More... -
£35m George Street revamp gets council backing despite funding doubts
Plans to transform Edinburgh’s George Street have been approved by city councillors, with construction expected to begin in August 2027—if the money can be secured.Read More... -
Police seek help after £150,000 violin stolen from North London pub
Police are appealing for information after a rare 18th-century violin, valued at over £150,000, was stolen from a pub in north London.Read More...
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UK News
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Record £14.5 billion in export financing supports 70,000 UK jobs
UK Export Finance (UKEF) delivered a record £14.5 billion in new support last year, backing over 667 UK businesses and helping to sustain up to 70,000...18 July 2025Read More... -
Reckitt sells majority stake in Cillit Bang and Calgon Unit for up to £3.6 billion
Reckitt Benckiser has struck a deal valued at up to $4.8 billion (£3.6 billion) to sell a majority share of its household cleaning division, which...18 July 2025Read More... -
Foreign investors rediscover London’s stock market
After years of lagging behind its European peers, Britain’s stock market is starting to shine again—drawing renewed interest from foreign investors...18 July 2025Read More... -
UK proposes lowering national voting age to 16 in landmark reform
The United Kingdom is set to become one of the first European nations to lower the national voting age to 16, under a proposal introduced by the government...17 July 2025Read More... -
Jaguar Land Rover to cut up to 500 jobs amid trade tariff pressures
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has announced plans to cut up to 500 management roles, attributing the move in part to the impact of US trade tariffs.17 July 2025Read More... -
Four Labour MPs suspended for defying welfare reform bill
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has suspended four Labour MPs after they defied party orders and voted against the government’s controversial welfare...17 July 2025Read More... -
UK job market weakens as unemployment rises and wage growth slows
The UK labour market is showing signs of strain as wage growth slows and unemployment climbs, according to new data from the Office for National Statistics...17 July 2025Read More... -
NCA officer jailed for stealing seized bitcoin worth millions
A National Crime Agency (NCA) officer has been sentenced to prison after stealing nearly £60,000 worth of Bitcoin from a drug dealer under investigation....16 July 2025Read More... -
UK lifts five-year ban on Pakistani Airlines after safety reforms
The United Kingdom has officially lifted a five-year ban on Pakistani airlines, paving the way for carriers to resume flights to Britain following...16 July 2025Read More... -
UK counter-radicalisation program ‘prevent’ must improve, review finds
Britain's counter-radicalisation program, Prevent, must make urgent improvements to avoid future failures that have led to deadly attacks by individuals...16 July 2025Read More... -
Space's role in economy and security expands as major projects launch in Manchester
New projects unveiled today (Wednesday, 16 July) by the UK Space Agency underscore the growing importance of space technologies in the UK’s economy...16 July 2025Read More... -
Thousands of Afghans secretly resettled in UK after major data breach
Thousands of Afghans have been quietly relocated to the UK under a secretive government scheme triggered by a serious data breach, previously hidden...16 July 2025Read More... -
Three wildfires break out in a single evening in London
More than 200 firefighters battled three separate grass fires across east London on Monday evening, with one blaze covering over eight hectares (20...15 July 2025Read More... -
Thames Water reports $2.22 billion pretax loss amid financial and environmental struggles
Thames Water announced a pretax loss of £1.65 billion ($2.22 billion) for the past year, as the UK’s largest water utility battles mounting financial...15 July 2025Read More...
World News
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Paraguayan President Santiago Peña makes historic visit to the United Kingdom
This week, Paraguayan President Santiago Peña made an official visit to the United Kingdom, marking a significant milestone in the long-standing relationship...18 July 2025Read More... -
French Prime Minister proposes elimination of two public holidays to support economic recovery
In a bold move aimed at strengthening the national economy and addressing France’s financial challenges, Prime Minister Francois Bayrou announced...15 July 2025Read More... -
World’s largest fund to support vulnerable children and families launched
A new £500 million government fund — the largest of its kind globally — has been announced to support vulnerable children and families across...14 July 2025Read More... -
£250 million export boost for British pharmaceutical firms in Vietnam
A major trade breakthrough has unlocked up to £250 million in export opportunities for British pharmaceutical companies in Vietnam, following changes...14 July 2025Read More... -
Original Birkin bag breaks record with £7 million auction sale
The very first Birkin bag — the model that launched what would become one of fashion’s most coveted accessories — has made history by selling...13 July 2025Read More... -
$99 million wine fraud: British national pleads not guilty in U.S. court
A British citizen pleaded not guilty on Friday (July 11) in New York to charges tied to a nearly $100 million investment fraud scheme involving fake...13 July 2025Read More... -
France and UK forge nuclear cooperation amid rising European security threats
In a landmark move to bolster European defense, France and the United Kingdom announced on Thursday a new phase of cooperation centered on their nuclear...10 July 2025Read More... -
Iranian cleric issues fatwa against Trump and Netanyahu, calling them 'enemies of God'
A senior Iranian religious authority has issued a fatwa—a formal Islamic legal ruling—against former U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime...10 July 2025Read More... -
UK to return just 50 migrants per week to France under new 'one in, one out' pilot deal
Britain is expected to return only 50 Channel migrants to France each week as part of a trial "one in, one out" agreement, according to French media...09 July 2025Read More... -
UK secures £7.5 billion Japanese investment in clean energy and infrastructure
The UK has secured a major £7.5 billion investment from Japanese trading giant Sumitomo Corporation, boosting key sectors such as clean energy and...09 July 2025Read More... -
British teen freed from Dubai prison after Royal pardon
A British teenager, Marcus Fakana, 19, from Tottenham, north London, has returned home after being released from a Dubai prison following a royal pardon...07 July 2025Read More... -
Trump imposes new fee on foreign travelers to U.S. national parks
President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order raising fees on foreign tourists to U.S. national parks, while reducing or leaving untouched for...04 July 2025Read More... -
24 Iranian Jews remain imprisoned amid widening government crackdown
Jewish community under scrutiny as Tehran targets alleged ties to Israel01 July 2025Read More... -
UK court upholds Cayman Islands' same-sex civil partnership law in landmark ruling
In a significant victory for LGBTQ+ rights in the Caribbean, a British court has upheld a Cayman Islands law that legalizes same-sex civil partnerships....30 June 2025Read More...
Media
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Burberry’s turnaround gains momentum after a year under new leadership
A year into CEO Josh Schulman’s tenure, investors are seeing encouraging signs of progress at Burberry, even though sales remain in decline.14 July 2025Read More... -
Britain’s first female MI6 chief has controversial family ties
Blaise Metreweli is set to become the first woman to lead MI6, Britain’s foreign intelligence service, later this year. At 47, Metreweli has risen...27 June 2025Read More... -
No signal on your train? That could change by 2028
Passengers fed up with losing signal on train journeys may soon see relief, as Network Rail has pledged to eliminate mobile blackspots on several major...26 June 2025Read More... -
Starmer government places international law at core of foreign policy, says Attorney General
A strong commitment to international law is central to the foreign policy of Sir Keir Starmer’s government, according to Attorney General Lord Richard...24 June 2025Read More... -
The London Weekly celebrates 17 years of independent journalism
The London Weekly, one of the capital's most resilient and independent news outlets, proudly celebrates its 17th anniversary this month, marking nearly...23 June 2025Read More... -
Restaurant asks Tommy Robinson to leave after staff express discomfort
Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, widely known as Tommy Robinson, was asked to leave a Hawksmoor restaurant in London after staff and diners reportedly felt uneasy...07 June 2025Read More...