
Culture
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Professor Dame Carol Black GBE reappointed as Chair of the British Library for 2026–2027
The UK Secretary of State has confirmed the extension of Professor Dame Carol Black GBE as Chair of the British Library, continuing her leadership from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027.Read More... -
Climate, community and care: Soma Surovi Jannat’s landmark exhibition at the Ashmolean Museum
From spring through autumn 2026, the Ashmolean Museum presents 'Soma Surovi Jannat: Climate Culture Care', a powerful new exhibition that places climateRead More... -
Londoners on trial: 700 years of crime revealed in a free City archives exhibition
From medieval pickpockets to notorious Victorian figures, seven centuries of crime, punishment and public fascination are laid bare in a new exhibition atRead More... -
Lost for centuries, Henry VIII’s golden love pendant finds a home at the British Museum
A golden heart pendant once symbolizing the doomed marriage of Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon has finally been secured for permanent display at the BritishRead More... -
British High Commission hosts Caledonian Ball in Lahore to celebrate growing Scotland–Pakistan partnership
The British High Commission brought a touch of Scotland to Lahore this week as it hosted the Caledonian Ball at the historic Sir Ganga Ram Residence, celebratingRead More... -
300-year-old Rysbrack Marble putti blocked from export as UK scrambles to save national treasure
A three-century-old marble sculpture by renowned eighteenth-century sculptor Michael Rysbrack has been placed under a temporary UK export ban, giving BritishRead More... -
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...

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UK News
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UK government moves to close online safety loopholes as PM vows tougher rules to protect children
The UK government is stepping up its efforts to protect children online, with the Prime Minister announcing swift action to rein in powerful tech platforms...16 February 2026Read More... -
UK house prices pause after budget bounce as supply hits 11-year high
UK property asking prices have stabilised after a sharp post-budget surge over the Christmas and New Year period, according to data published on Monday...16 February 2026Read More... -
Westminster Council unveils £2m investment to upgrade schools, public Wi-Fi and community landmarks
Westminster City Council has announced a fresh round of neighbourhood investment worth more than £2 million, targeting school facilities, community...15 February 2026Read More... -
London Luton Airport launches evening bag drop for early morning Wizz Air flights
Passengers flying out early from London Luton Airport this February half term can now enjoy a smoother start to their journey, thanks to a brand-new...15 February 2026Read More... -
British army to deploy SONUS acoustic weapon detector five years early, boosting troop safety and UK defence jobs
British soldiers will soon head into operations with a powerful new advantage: an advanced acoustic system that can pinpoint enemy gunfire, mortars...14 February 2026Read More... -
UK jails two men for Islamic State-inspired plot targeting Jewish community
Two men have been handed lengthy prison sentences in the United Kingdom after a court found they were preparing an Islamic State-inspired terrorist...14 February 2026Read More... -
UK boosts defence power with £400m investment in hypersonic and long-range missiles alongside European allies
The UK is sharply accelerating its military modernisation, committing more than £400 million this financial year to the development of long-range...14 February 2026Read More... -
UK government consults on smoke-free playgrounds, schools and hospitals to protect children from second-hand smoke and vaping
Children and vulnerable patients across England could soon be better shielded from the dangers of second-hand smoke and vaping, as the government launches...13 February 2026Read More... -
Jim Ratcliffe says sorry for immigration comments after criticism from UK Prime Minister
British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe has issued an apology after his recent remarks on immigration sparked criticism from political leaders and members...13 February 2026Read More... -
Home Office spent nearly £700,000 defending Palestine Action terror ban as arrests and policing costs soar
The Home Office has spent almost £700,000 fighting a legal challenge brought by the co-founder of Palestine Action over the government’s decision...12 February 2026Read More... -
More than 1.4 million NHS staff to receive 3.3% pay rise after winter doctor strikes
More than 1.4 million NHS workers across England, Wales and Northern Ireland will receive a 3.3 per cent pay rise from April, the Health Secretary has...12 February 2026Read More... -
Knife crime crackdown: every child caught carrying a knife to receive mandatory support plan in England and Wales
Every child found carrying a knife in England and Wales will now be given a mandatory, personalised intervention plan designed to stop reoffending...12 February 2026Read More...
World News
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UK–California clean energy pact unlocks new investment and jobs in transatlantic green push
The UK and California have agreed to deepen their long-standing cooperation on clean energy, signing a new pact aimed at accelerating investment, supporting...16 February 2026Read More... -
India hosts Global AI Impact Summit as tech giants and world leaders converge in New Delhi
New Delhi has become the centre of the global artificial intelligence conversation this week as top executives from the world’s biggest AI companies...16 February 2026Read More... -
UK signals tougher Russia sanctions after Navalny poisoning evidence emerges
Britain and its allies are weighing up fresh sanctions against Russia after concluding that opposition leader Alexei Navalny was poisoned with a rare...16 February 2026Read More... -
UK Prime Minister and EU Commission President set out ambitious security and trade agenda at Munich Security Conference
The Prime Minister held talks with Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, on Friday, 14 February 2026, on the margins of the Munich...15 February 2026Read More... -
UK confirms Alexei Navalny was poisoned in Russian prison with rare frog toxin, laboratory tests show
The UK government has formally confirmed that Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was poisoned while in prison, following extensive laboratory...15 February 2026Read More... -
Lula Carnival tribute sparks legal and political storm ahead of Brazil election
When Brazil’s president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva learned that a Rio de Janeiro samba school would honor his life story during Carnival, the moment...15 February 2026Read More... -
Scottish Secretary leads trade and defence mission to Indo-Pacific amid global uncertainty
The Scottish Secretary will this weekend begin a week-long diplomatic and trade mission to the Indo-Pacific, travelling to Australia, New Zealand and...15 February 2026Read More... -
UK commits £500m air defence package for Ukraine as NATO Arctic role expands
The UK has pledged more than £500 million in urgent air defence support for Ukraine, underscoring its continued military backing as NATO sharpens...12 February 2026Read More... -
Commonwealth sees momentum building toward talks on slavery reparations
The head of the Commonwealth says member nations are edging closer to formal discussions on reparations for the transatlantic slave trade, signalling...12 February 2026Read More... -
Battle for Pokrovsk intensifies as Ukrainian command warns of final phase in Eastern front fighting
Russian forces are stepping up pressure on the eastern Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, with Kyiv warning that the fighting has entered what could be its...11 February 2026Read More... -
UK and Malaysia deepen partnership to advance green transport and low-carbon mobility
The United Kingdom and Malaysia are strengthening bilateral cooperation to accelerate the development of a sustainable, integrated and future-ready...11 February 2026Read More... -
French wine and spirits exports hit 25-year volume low amid trade tensions
French wine and spirits exports sank to their lowest volume in at least 25 years last year, battered by rising trade barriers, weakening demand in...10 February 2026Read More... -
Canada and France establish Greenland consulates amid growing Arctic geopolitical tensions
Canada and France are opening new diplomatic consulates in Greenland’s capital, Nuuk, underscoring their support for Denmark and signaling increased...09 February 2026Read More...
Media
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Former Daily Mail editor Paul Dacre tells UK court he is “angry and upset” over Prince Harry privacy claims
Paul Dacre, the long-serving former editor of the Daily Mail and one of the most influential figures in British journalism, told the High Court in...11 February 2026Read More... -
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...

