Culture
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Exploring London’s forgotten Cockney-Yiddish culture: a new podcast unveils lost voices and stories
A new podcast, launched today by Queen Mary University historians Professor Nadia Valman and Dr. Vivi Lachs, uncovers the unique and often-overlooked fusion of Cockney and YiddishRead More... -
Blenheim Palace unveils exclusive ‘Family Treasures’ extended tour
Starting 15th February 2025, Blenheim Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, will introduce an exciting new experience for visitors—the Family Treasures extended tour. This exclusive journeyRead More... -
Rare Harry Potter first edition rescued from rubbish sells for £21,000
A rare first edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, which was nearly discarded, has fetched over £21,000 at auction.Read More... -
King Charles visits Polish Social and Cultural Centre in London
King Charles paid a visit to the Polish Social and Cultural Centre (POSK) in Hammersmith, London, on Wednesday, where he was warmly welcomed by Polish Ambassador to the UK,Read More... -
The Princess of Wales unveils new childhood programme at National Portrait Gallery
Visitors at the National Portrait Gallery were in for a surprise as the Princess of Wales arrived in an unexpected fashion—stepping off a London minibus alongside a group of enthusiasticRead More... -
McCartney warns copyright law change could harm artists
Sir Paul McCartney has voiced his concerns over proposed changes to UK copyright law, warning they could allow artificial intelligence (AI) to exploit creators' work and threaten the livelihoodsRead More... -
Two Van Gogh paintings to be displayed in London for the first time
Two remarkable paintings by Vincent van Gogh, created shortly after the artist famously mutilated his ear, will be showcased in London for the first time.Read More... -
Bloomsbury renews Amazon UK contract to avoid sales disruption
Bloomsbury Publishing, the renowned publisher of the Harry Potter series, has renewed its supply agreement with Amazon UK, resolving months of stalled negotiations that had threatened aRead More... -
Chinese New Year Gala celebrated in London
The Chinese Students and Scholars Association UK (CSSAUK) hosted a vibrant Chinese New Year Gala in London on January 21, 2025. This festive event brought together performers andRead More... -
Woman arrested after bombarding Joey Essex and His Love Island girlfriend Jessy Potts with over 100,000 messages
A woman in her 40s has been arrested following allegations that she sent more than 100,000 messages, including death threats, to Joey Essex and his Love Island girlfriend, Jessy Potts.Read More... -
UK rules out TikTok ban, says cat videos are not a security threat
Cat and dancing videos don’t appear to pose a national security risk, a senior UK Cabinet minister has said, confirming that there are no current plans to ban TikTok in the UK.Read More...
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UK News
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Mayor calls on businesses to donate old IT equipment and bridge London’s digital divide
Get Online London has supported over 100,000 digitally excluded Londoners through 1,106 Digital Inclusion Hubs across the capital.20 February 2025Read More... -
British frigate hunts submarines in high-speed NATO exercise
HMS Somerset has been putting its anti-submarine warfare skills to the test in the Norwegian fjords, aggressively pursuing allied submarines at full...20 February 2025Read More... -
UK property boom: house prices surge by £12,000 in a year
The UK housing market is experiencing a significant upturn, with average property prices rising by over £12,000 in the past year. Homeowners in sought-after...19 February 2025Read More... -
Mayor proposes record £1.16 billion investment in the Metropolitan Police
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has unveiled a historic £1.159 billion investment in the Metropolitan Police for the 2025-26 financial year—marking...19 February 2025Read More... -
UK inflation surges to 10-month high of 3.0% in January
British inflation rose more than anticipated in January, reaching a 10-month high of 3.0%, exceeding economists’ expectations. The unexpected jump...19 February 2025Read More... -
UK wage growth accelerates as earnings rise in December
Average weekly earnings in the UK, excluding bonuses, increased by 5.9% on an annual basis in the three months to December, reaching £664 per week,...19 February 2025Read More... -
Record spike in anti-Muslim hate in Britain amid Israel-Gaza war, says monitoring group
Britain witnessed an unprecedented rise in anti-Muslim hate incidents in 2024, according to data compiled by the monitoring organization Tell MAMA....19 February 2025Read More... -
Costa Coffee grants above-inflation pay rise to over 15,000 workers
Costa Coffee, the UK-based coffee chain owned by Coca-Cola Co, has announced a 5% pay increase for more than 15,000 hourly-paid employees, effective...18 February 2025Read More... -
Sterling recovers some losses after UK wage growth data
The British pound trimmed its earlier losses against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday following the release of wage data indicating steady earnings growth...18 February 2025Read More... -
Bank of England's Bailey: inflation slowing, 2025 rise won’t be long-lasting
Bank of England (BoE) Governor Andrew Bailey stated in an interview on Monday that inflation is slowing, and an anticipated rise in price growth later...18 February 2025Read More... -
Man arrested in Golders Green for allegedly targeting Jewish businesses in suspected bias crime
Police have arrested a man following reports that he targeted Jewish-owned businesses and attempted to assault pedestrians in Golders Green.17 February 2025Read More... -
Government boosts aviation careers with £810,000 in new funding
The UK government has announced an additional £810,000 in funding through the Reach for the Sky programme, aimed at inspiring and supporting young...17 February 2025Read More... -
UK house price growth slows in January as stamp duty deadline looms
The growth in UK house prices eased in January as the usual New Year surge in property values began to moderate, data from property portal Rightmove...17 February 2025Read More... -
Foreign Office spends £3.75 million on anti-immigration campaign depicting Britain as 'bigoted' and 'run-down'
The Foreign Office has spent £3.75 million of taxpayer money on a controversial campaign in Albania, portraying Britain as a 'bigoted' and 'run-down'...16 February 2025Read More... -
UK’s Starmer set to overrule finance minister and boost defence spending – report
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is preparing to bypass his finance minister, Rachel Reeves, and authorize increased defence spending following...16 February 2025Read More...
World News
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Russian drone attack on Odesa leaves four injured, thousands without heat
Russia launched a massive drone assault on Ukraine’s southern city of Odesa, striking energy infrastructure and leaving at least 160,000 residents...19 February 2025Read More... -
Russia calls talks with US on Ukraine ‘positive’ after four-hour meeting
Russia has described a four-hour discussion with the United States about the war in Ukraine as “positive and constructive,” according to a Kremlin...18 February 2025Read More... -
UK and EU must increase defence spending, says Lammy
David Lammy has urged the UK and EU nations to allocate more resources to defence, warning that Europe faces an "existential question" even if a peace...17 February 2025Read More... -
Keir Starmer offers UK peacekeeping troops for European security in Ukraine
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that Britain is prepared to deploy peacekeeping troops to Ukraine if necessary, emphasizing the move as...17 February 2025Read More... -
Trump confirms upcoming meeting with UK Prime Minister Starmer
President Donald Trump has revealed that he will meet with British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer "very soon" after Starmer requested a visit to the...15 February 2025Read More... -
Russian drone strike damages Chernobyl Nuclear Plant structure
A Russian drone has struck the protective structure at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, which shields the radioactive remnants of the 1986 disaster....14 February 2025Read More... -
UAE offers to host Ukraine peace talks, aims for Putin-Zelenskiy summit
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has expressed its desire to host negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, potentially culminating in a peace...14 February 2025Read More... -
China seeks stronger ties and deeper cooperation with the UK
China has expressed its willingness to collaborate with the United Kingdom to foster stable and improving bilateral relations while enhancing cooperation...14 February 2025Read More... -
UK-India defence agreements strengthen ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ vision
The UK-India strategic partnership has reached a new milestone with the official launch of Defence Partnership – India (DP-I) and the signing of...10 February 2025Read More... -
UK to lead international efforts on irregular migration at Western Balkans summit
The UK will host leaders from the six Western Balkans countries and other European nations later this year for a pivotal international summit focused...09 February 2025Read More... -
Russia launches criminal investigation into alleged assault involving British Embassy employee
Russian authorities have launched a criminal investigation into an alleged assault on a freelance journalist, reportedly by an employee of the British...09 February 2025Read More... -
Major US fast food chain expands in the UK with 16 new locations
A popular American fast food chain, hailed by some fans as "better than KFC," is gearing up to open 16 new branches across the UK.08 February 2025Read More... -
UK at risk of becoming a "dumping ground" for Chinese solar panels amid US tariffs
The UK faces the possibility of becoming a "dumping ground" for Chinese-made solar panels as shipments originally destined for the United States are...08 February 2025Read More... -
Donald Trump rules out deporting Prince Harry: ‘he’s got enough problems with his wife’
Prince Harry need not worry about deportation under a potential second term of Donald Trump, as the former U.S. president has dismissed any notion of...08 February 2025Read More... -
UK strengthens support for Ukraine, advancing the 100-year partnership
The UK is ramping up its support for Ukraine, committing £55 million to boost resilience and economic growth while reinforcing its long-term partnership...05 February 2025Read More...
Media
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UK media regulator ends investigation into underage access to OnlyFans
Britain’s media regulator, Ofcom, has closed its investigation into whether individuals under the age of 18 have been accessing OnlyFans. However,...05 February 2025Read More... -
TikToker goes viral after running from London to Birmingham in 25 hours
Rodrick Ekechi, a TikTok fitness enthusiast and university student, has captured the internet’s attention after completing an extraordinary 25-hour...26 January 2025Read More... -
Facebook removes and reinstates British anti-racism organisation’s page
One of Britain’s largest anti-racism organisations, Stand Up to Racism, revealed on Wednesday that its Facebook page had been taken down for allegedly...23 January 2025Read More... -
Sun publisher to pay Prince Harry ‘substantial’ damages in unlawful intrusion case
The publisher of the Sun newspaper has agreed to pay “substantial damages” and issued an apology to Prince Harry to resolve a protracted legal...22 January 2025Read More... -
Google secures UK injunction to block enforcement of Russian judgments over YouTube account closures
Google achieved a significant legal victory on Wednesday as London’s High Court granted an injunction to prevent the enforcement of Russian judgments...22 January 2025Read More... -
Prince Harry’s legal showdown with Murdoch’s Newspaper Group opens at London High Court
Prince Harry’s protracted legal battle against Rupert Murdoch’s News Group Newspapers (NGN) has entered a pivotal stage, with an eight-week trial...21 January 2025Read More... -
British lawmaker Mike Amesbury pleads guilty to assault after punching passerby
British Member of Parliament (MP) Mike Amesbury pleaded guilty to a charge of common assault on Thursday, following an incident in which he punched...16 January 2025Read More...