
Culture
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Inside ICG PR: how an international PR agency shapes reputation for luxury, fashion, and cultural brands
Interview: the co-founder of Iris Consulting Group Iryna Kotlyarevska on building global visibility with cultural intelligenceRead More... -
London Zoo’s giraffes take centre stage in New London Underground poster celebrating 200 years of ZSL
London Zoo’s iconic giraffes have stepped into the spotlight with the launch of a striking new London Underground poster, marking the start of ZSL’s 200th anniversaryRead More... -
Rare 18th-century ‘Shock Dog’ sculpture by Anne Damer faces possible export from the UK
A rare 18th-century terracotta sculpture of a dog by pioneering British artist Anne Seymour Damer has been placed under a temporary export bar, amid concerns it could leave the UK unless aRead More... -
Astronomers Take Over: hands-on space gallery and live Planetarium shows launch at the National Maritime Museum
A new space adventure is landing in Greenwich. ‘Astronomers Take Over’, a playful, hands-on gallery led by real astronomers, opens at the National Maritime MuseumRead More... -
UK Prime Minister champions British theatre’s growing success in China during Shanghai visit
The Prime Minister has highlighted the growing global influence of British theatre during a visit to Shanghai, underlining how the UK’s creative industries are driving economic growth andRead More... -
King Charles and Queen Camilla host green carpet premiere at Windsor Castle for new Amazon prime film
King Charles, with Queen Camilla by his side, opened the doors of the longest-occupied castle in Europe for a sparkling evening at Windsor Castle, marking the premiere of ‘Finding Harmony –Read More... -
Karen Newman appointed to sculpt Queen Elizabeth II for National Memorial in St James’s Park
Renowned British sculptor Karen Newman MRSS has been appointed to create a new sculpture of Queen Elizabeth II as part of the UK’s national memorial to the late Monarch, the QueenRead More... -
UK government unveils £1.5bn culture investment to save 1,000 local venues and restore national pride
The government has announced a landmark £1.5 billion investment in arts, culture and heritage, pledging to safeguard more than 1,000 local venues across England and reverse years ofRead More... -
Museum of Oxford reveals 2026 programme focused on community stories, talks and events
The Museum of Oxford has unveiled its 2026 programme, setting out a year of talks, tours and hands-on events that place local people and shared histories firmly centre stage. The newRead More... -
£9m Claude Lorrain masterpiece faces possible export as UK scrambles to keep Baroque treasure
A Baroque landscape masterpiece valued at £9 million has been placed under a temporary export ban, giving UK institutions a final opportunity to keep the work in the country.Read More... -
Welsh towns invited to compete for first-ever UK Town of Culture title
Could a Welsh town become the very first UK Town of Culture? Communities across Wales are being invited to step into the national spotlight as the UK launches its inaugural Town of CultureRead More... -
In Bloom: How plants shaped Britain and the modern world
Plants surround us every day – in our gardens, our homes and even in our cups of tea – yet few of us stop to consider the extraordinary journeys they have taken to get here.Read More...

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UK News
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UK Space Agency backs Magdrive’s DEEP Lab to propel next-generation satellite technology
A new state-of-the-art laboratory designed to advance the UK’s satellite propulsion capabilities has officially opened at the Harwell Science and...06 February 2026Read More... -
London Councils urge boroughs to keep half of overnight visitor levy to boost local services and tourism
London Councils has called on the government to allow London boroughs to retain at least 50% of revenue raised through a future overnight visitor levy,...06 February 2026Read More... -
UK government sets out plan to boost Scottish farming and rural growth at NFUS conference
The UK Government has outlined fresh measures aimed at strengthening Scotland’s farming sector and supporting long-term growth in rural communities,...06 February 2026Read More... -
£7.1m cannabis farm found in Wick as CNC backs major police Scotland operation
A major cannabis cultivation with an estimated street value of £7.1 million has been uncovered in Wick following a Police Scotland–led operation...06 February 2026Read More... -
Lidl UK raises store staff pay above inflation as supermarket wage competition intensifies
Lidl GB has joined rivals Aldi UK and Sainsbury’s in awarding store staff an above-inflation pay rise, adding to mounting pressure across Britain’s...06 February 2026Read More... -
UK government launches major local government overhaul across 14 areas
Residents, businesses and local organisations across 14 parts of England are being invited to share their views on sweeping plans to restructure local...05 February 2026Read More... -
UK bans taxis for asylum seekers’ medical trips after £600 250-mile journey sparks outcry
A new government policy has come into effect banning asylum seekers from using taxis for routine medical appointments, following revelations of long,...05 February 2026Read More... -
£74m clean energy boost for hospitals and military sites to cut bills and protect frontline services
Hospitals, military bases and a prison across the UK are set to benefit from a £74 million investment in clean energy upgrades, aimed at slashing...05 February 2026Read More... -
£180 million boost for Wales as nine neighbourhoods chosen for major regeneration
Nine neighbourhoods across Wales are set for a major transformation after being selected to receive a share of £180 million in UK Government funding...05 February 2026Read More... -
Child victims to get faster justice under new Victims’ Code as government unveils child-friendly rights guide
Child victims of crime are set to receive faster justice and clearer support under a strengthened Victims’ Code, as the Government announces plans...05 February 2026Read More... -
£80m skills drive to power UK defence industry and train next generation of engineers
Britain’s defence industry is set for a major skills boost after the government announced an £80 million investment aimed at expanding higher education...05 February 2026Read More... -
UK unemployment to reach highest level since 2015 in 2026 as Labour costs rise, NIESR warns
UK unemployment is on course to climb to its highest level in more than a decade, driven by rising labour costs and structural shifts in the jobs...04 February 2026Read More... -
Probation service in England and Wales ‘close to collapse’, MPs warn, as risks to public safety grow
Probation services in England and Wales are under such severe pressure that they may no longer be able to protect the public or reduce reoffending...04 February 2026Read More... -
£1bn crisis and resilience fund and two-child limit bill move UK closer to major child poverty reduction
A landmark overhaul of support for low-income families moved a step closer today as Parliament debated legislation to scrap the two-child limit on...04 February 2026Read More... -
Wales police forces to receive record funding boost as government expands neighbourhood policing
Wales is set to see a major increase in neighbourhood police officers, backed by record levels of government funding aimed at tackling crime and improving...03 February 2026Read More...
World News
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US animal rights activist to be extradited from UK over 2003 California bombings
A London court has ruled that U.S. animal rights activist Daniel San Diego can be extradited to the United States to face charges over bombings connected...06 February 2026Read More... -
French Navy seizes cocaine shipment in Caribbean, hands suspects to Barbados authorities
The French Navy has intercepted a vessel carrying a shipment of cocaine in the Caribbean, transferring the boat and those on board to Barbadian authorities,...05 February 2026Read More... -
Lufthansa at 100: German airline confronts its Nazi-era history and forced labour legacy
As it marks its 100th anniversary, Germany’s flagship airline Lufthansa is publicly confronting one of the darkest chapters of its history: its deep...04 February 2026Read More... -
UK and EU seal landmark North Sea deal to power clean energy future
The UK and European partners have signed a landmark clean energy agreement aimed at transforming the North Sea into one of the world’s largest sources...04 February 2026Read More... -
U.S. and India strike major trade deal: tariffs cut to 18% as New Delhi agrees to phase out Russian oil imports
In a significant shift in global trade and energy politics, U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Monday that the United States and India have reached...03 February 2026Read More... -
UK investor seals $400 million Ethiopia power grid deals during Foreign Secretary’s visit
A British state-backed investor has signed power transmission agreements worth about $400 million in Ethiopia, marking a major step in the country’s...03 February 2026Read More... -
EU home heating struggles ease slightly in 2024, but millions still affected
In 2024, nearly one in ten people across the European Union struggled to keep their homes adequately warm, highlighting ongoing energy affordability...02 February 2026Read More... -
UK and Ethiopia launch jobs-led plan to curb illegal migration from the Horn of Africa
The UK is stepping up cooperation with Ethiopia to tackle illegal migration from the Horn of Africa, with job creation, law enforcement and faster...02 February 2026Read More... -
France car sales slide in January as Tesla registrations plunge more than 40%
New car registrations in France fell sharply at the start of the year, highlighting continued pressure on Europe’s automotive market amid economic...01 February 2026Read More... -
Sanctioned Russian oil giant Lukoil moves to sell foreign assets to Carlyle Group
Sanctioned Russian oil major Lukoil has announced plans to sell its foreign operations to the US investment firm Carlyle Group, as it looks to restructure...01 February 2026Read More... -
Slovakia PM’s security adviser steps down after Epstein messages surface
Slovakia’s prime minister has accepted the resignation of his national security adviser after newly released US documents revealed past message exchanges...01 February 2026Read More... -
Danes rally at U.S. Embassy after Trump comments spark outrage among veterans
Hundreds of people gathered outside the U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen on Saturday to show solidarity with Danish veterans after comments by former U.S....31 January 2026Read More... -
France slashes safety limits for infant formula after global contamination recalls
France has tightened safety standards for infant milk after a wave of international recalls linked to a toxin found in baby formula ingredients, a...31 January 2026Read More... -
UK secures over £4.5bn in trade, investment and market access as Prime Minister ends landmark China visit
The Prime Minister has returned from China with a package of trade, investment and market-access agreements worth billions of pounds, marking the UK’s...31 January 2026Read More... -
Power grid crisis in Ukraine triggers blackouts in Moldova and Kyiv
A major power grid emergency in Ukraine has spilled over into neighboring Moldova, causing widespread electricity outages and disrupting essential...31 January 2026Read More...
Media
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BBC TV licence fee to rise to £180 from April, sparking anger as costs overtake streaming rivals
The annual TV licence fee will rise by £5.50 to £180 from April 1, dealing another blow to household budgets already stretched by the cost-of-living...06 February 2026Read More... -
Elton John’s husband David Furnish accuses Daily Mail of homophobia and privacy violations in High Court trial
David Furnish, the husband of British music icon Elton John, has accused the publisher of the Daily Mail of unlawfully obtaining private information...06 February 2026Read More... -
UK culture secretary signals possible intervention in £500m Telegraph takeover
Britain’s culture secretary, Lisa Nandy, has signalled she may step in to review the proposed £500 million takeover of the Daily Telegraph by Daily...21 January 2026Read More... -
Prince Harry takes the stand as privacy lawsuit against Daily Mail publisher begins at High Court
Prince Harry has arrived at the High Court in London for the opening of a major privacy trial against the publisher of the Daily Mail, marking...19 January 2026Read More... -
Prince Harry to testify in High Court privacy battle against Daily Mail publisher
Prince Harry is set to return to a London courtroom next week, where he will personally give evidence in a high-profile privacy lawsuit against the...15 January 2026Read More... -
UK government turns to TikTok to publicise immigration raids amid voter backlash
The British government has taken its immigration message to TikTok, launching an official account that showcases raids on people accused of working...14 January 2026Read More... -
Keir Starmer threatens action against Elon Musk over AI ‘Deepfake’ abuse on X
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has issued a stark warning to Elon Musk, urging the tech billionaire to rein in his AI chatbot Grok after it was reportedly...13 January 2026Read More...

