Culture
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Top food experts join government effort to champion British food
21 March – Leading figures from across the UK food system have joined forces with the Government to shape a national food strategy aimed at restoring pride in British food and improvingRead More... -
Eurovision 2025: Austria clinches victory in dramatic finale as UK lands 19th
Austria emerged victorious at the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland, after a dramatic last-minute voting twist that saw singer JJ leapfrog Israel to claim the crown.Read More... -
Elton John slams UK government over AI copyright proposal
Elton John has strongly criticized the UK government's plan to let tech companies use music and other creative content to train artificial intelligence without guaranteeing fair compensation forRead More... -
Chris Brown charged in London nightclub incident
Singer Chris Brown has been charged with grievous bodily harm following a 2023 bottle attack in a Mayfair nightclub, according to Metro News at 01:10 CEST on May 16, 2025. The incident,Read More... -
Peckham Fringe kicks off with community focus
The Peckham Fringe, a vibrant celebration of local art and culture, launched its fourth season this morning, May 15, 2025, drawing crowds to South London’s creative hub. The festival, runningRead More... -
Melbourne council removes vandalised Captain Cook monument
A long-targeted statue of British explorer Captain James Cook will not return to a Melbourne park after the local government decided it’s no longer worth the cost of repeated repairs.Read More... -
Metro’s grassroots music Tube map celebrates London’s cultural scene
Metro unveiled a special Tube map celebrating London’s grassroots music scene, spotlighting iconic venues and artists. Launched five hours ago as part of TfL’s 25th anniversary, the project,Read More... -
Export bar placed on £10.2 million Botticelli painting to keep it in the UK
A temporary export bar has been imposed on a rare painting by Italian Renaissance master Sandro Botticelli, currently at risk of leaving the UK. Valued at £10.2 million, the painting,Read More... -
Climbing Churchill statue to become a criminal offence
The UK government is set to make it a criminal offence to climb the statue of Winston Churchill in Parliament Square, with offenders facing up to three months in prison and a £1,000 fine.Read More... -
Harrogate’s cherry blossoms rival Japan’s sakura season
While Japan’s iconic cherry blossom season draws millions each year, a town in North Yorkshire is proving you don’t need to fly 6,000 miles to experience the magic.Read More... -
British Library set for £1.1 billion expansion
The British Library, the largest in the UK, is set for a major transformation with a £1.1 billion expansion project now approved.Read More...
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UK News
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£170 million investment brings 140 new jobs to North Wales
North Wales is set to benefit from a major boost in employment and manufacturing as Knauf Insulation announces a £170 million investment in a new...19 May 2025Read More... -
UK average asking price for homes reaches record high of nearly £380,000
The average asking price for a UK home has climbed to a new all-time high of £379,517 in May, according to property website Rightmove. This represents...19 May 2025Read More... -
Second arrest made in connection to fires linked to UK Prime Minister Starmer
British police have made a second arrest in their investigation into a series of arson attacks targeting properties connected to Prime Minister Keir...17 May 2025Read More... -
UK charges three Iranian nationals with espionage
UK authorities have charged three Iranian men with espionage on behalf of Iran’s intelligence services, following a sweeping investigation described...17 May 2025Read More... -
Billionaires decline as King Charles’ wealth surges in Sunday Times Rich List
King Charles has seen a major boost in his personal fortune, surpassing his late mother Queen Elizabeth II by £270 million and matching the wealth...16 May 2025Read More... -
Search for mother of abandoned babies narrows
The hunt for the mother of three abandoned newborns in East London has intensified, with police focusing on 400 homes in East Ham and Plaistow, as...16 May 2025Read More... -
Mildmay line suspended due to animal on tracks
In a peculiar disruption to London’s transport network, the Mildmay line faced a suspension this morning due to an animal on the tracks, as reported...16 May 2025Read More... -
Millions struggle with finances as one in ten save nothing, FCA finds
Millions of UK adults are teetering on a financial tightrope, with one in ten saving absolutely nothing, according to the Financial Conduct Authority’s...16 May 2025Read More... -
Civil service job cuts spark London protests
Hundreds of civil servants gathered in Westminster this morning, May 15, 2025, to protest the government’s plan to cut 12,000 jobs in London and close...15 May 2025Read More... -
Heathrow faces scrutiny after record passenger surge
Heathrow Airport, London’s primary travel hub, reported a record-breaking 7.2 million passengers in April 2025, a 5.9% increase from last year, but...15 May 2025Read More... -
Severe TfL delays disrupt London morning commute
London’s transport network faced chaos this morning, May 15, 2025, as multiple Transport for London (TfL) lines reported severe delays during the...15 May 2025Read More... -
Great British Energy Bill passes Parliament, marking major step toward clean power future
A landmark moment in the UK’s energy transition has arrived as the Great British Energy Bill officially passes through Parliament. This paves the...15 May 2025Read More... -
UK economy grows faster than expected in early 2025
The UK economy outperformed expectations in the first quarter of the year, growing by 0.7% between January and March, according to the Office for National...15 May 2025Read More...
World News
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What to expect from the UK-EU Summit
On Monday, 19 May, the UK and EU will hold their first leader-level summit since Brexit. The UK government has made it clear it wants to strengthen...17 May 2025Read More... -
UK backs clean energy progress in Honduras
A representative from the UK’s Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) visited Honduras this week to promote collaboration on clean energy...16 May 2025Read More... -
India-Pakistan ceasefire faces diplomatic strain
The fragile ceasefire between India and Pakistan, brokered on May 10, is under strain as diplomatic tensions simmer. India expelled a Pakistani diplomat...15 May 2025Read More... -
Russia-Ukraine talks set for Istanbul
Russia and Ukraine are holding their first direct talks in years in Istanbul today, a development driven by US President Donald Trump’s insistence...15 May 2025Read More... -
UK to host EU foreign ministers ahead of defence summit
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy will host top diplomats from several European countries on Monday to coordinate support for Ukraine and discuss enhanced...12 May 2025Read More... -
Portugal warns UK tourists: leave your dash cam at home or risk huge fines
British tourists heading to Portugal are being warned not to bring their dash cams with them — even if the device is switched off.11 May 2025Read More... -
Starmer calls Kyiv ceasefire talks a ‘significant moment’ in Ukraine conflict
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has described recent ceasefire talks in Kyiv as a “significant moment” in efforts to end the war in Ukraine, while...10 May 2025Read More... -
French couple marks three years of imprisonment in Iran amid dwindling hope
On Wednesday, French nationals Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris marked three years of detention in Iran, with no signs of imminent release and growing...08 May 2025Read More... -
US lawmakers criticize UK order for Apple backdoor, warn of security risks
Two senior U.S. lawmakers have criticized a British government order requiring Apple to create a backdoor into its encrypted systems, warning it could...08 May 2025Read More... -
UK and India seal landmark trade deal after three years of negotiations
The UK and India have finalized a major trade agreement—the most significant one Britain has secured since exiting the European Union.06 May 2025Read More... -
Trump adviser Peter Navarro brands UK a 'compliant servant' of China in fiery outburst
Peter Navarro, the controversial trade adviser who pushed former U.S. President Donald Trump to implement sweeping global tariffs, has launched a scathing...04 May 2025Read More... -
Venice is sinking — but one engineer has a bold plan to lift it
Venice is famous for floating — but it's also sinking. Over the past century, the city has dropped about 25 centimeters (nearly 10 inches), while...04 May 2025Read More... -
Nearly half of Flemish companies hit by cyber attacks in past year
Almost 46% of companies in Flanders experienced a cyber attack in the past year, according to a new cybersecurity report commissioned by the Flemish...04 May 2025Read More... -
Virgin Atlantic permanently ends Tel Aviv route, maintains ties through EL AL partnership
Virgin Atlantic has officially confirmed it will no longer operate its direct route between London Heathrow and Tel Aviv, permanently ending the service...30 April 2025Read More... -
India signs $7.4 billion deal to acquire 26 Rafale fighter jets for navy
India has finalized a $7.41 billion agreement with France to purchase 26 Rafale fighter jets for its navy, a senior official from the Indian Defence...28 April 2025Read More...
Media
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UK to permit foreign states to own up to 15% of newspapers
The UK government will now allow foreign states to own up to a 15% stake in British newspapers and news magazines under new legislation aimed at balancing...16 May 2025Read More... -
Meghan Markle’s Mother’s Day post sparks royal debate
On May 12, 2025, Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, celebrated Mother’s Day in the United States with a rare Instagram post featuring her children,...14 May 2025Read More... -
Man’s murder conviction quashed after 40 years
A man’s murder conviction was overturned after nearly four decades in prison, marking a significant moment for UK criminal justice. The Court of...13 May 2025Read More... -
Cyber attacks a "wake-up call" for businesses, says Pat McFadden
Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Pat McFadden, is expected to outline the UK government’s strengthened approach to cyber security during a keynote...05 May 2025Read More... -
OpenAI’s $500 billion Stargate project eyes potential UK expansion — FT
Stargate, a $500 billion U.S.-based data center initiative backed by SoftBank, OpenAI, and Oracle, is considering expanding to the UK as it looks to...17 April 2025Read More... -
Google hit with £5 billion lawsuit in UK over search engine monopoly claims
Google, the tech giant owned by Alphabet, is facing a massive lawsuit in the United Kingdom that could see it paying up to £5 billion (roughly $6.64...16 April 2025Read More... -
Prince Harry appeals court decision over security while in the UK
Prince Harry has returned to court in London to appeal a previous ruling regarding his personal security while visiting the UK. The case is being heard...08 April 2025Read More...