Culture
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Barclays halts festival sponsorship amid protestsBarclays has decided to suspend its sponsorship of all 2024 music festivals organized by Live Nation, including Download, Latitude, and the Isle of Wight.Read More...
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Iconic fashion legacy: Vivienne Westwood's personal collection to hit auction, benefiting charityA collection of dresses, suits, shoes, and jewelry belonging to the late British designer Vivienne Westwood will be auctioned this month to raise funds for charity.Read More...
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Ensemble Festival returns to Royal Victoria Docks in JulyA vibrant outdoor festival is making its comeback to the Royal Docks this July, promising a lively lineup of circus acts and theatre performances.Read More...
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Taylor Swift's eras tour shakes Edinburgh: fans trigger earthquake monitorsTaylor Swift fans in Edinburgh triggered earthquake monitors with their enthusiastic dancing during her record-breaking Eras tour concerts.Read More...
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British Library and Solomon Islands National Museum reconnect historical cultural recordingsThe British Library has reconnected historical recordings of cultural songs and stories to the people of the Solomon Islands through a partnership with theRead More...
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Britain's Got Talent to announce 2024 winnerThe grand finale of Britain's Got Talent 2024 is set to air on Sunday night, where the winner will finally be unveiled. The competition has been fierce, with 10 diverse and talented acts makingRead More...
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European retailers rush to secure Christmas stock amid surging shipping costsEuropean retailers are placing their Christmas orders early to avoid holiday delivery disruptions caused by soaring shipping costs and trade route disruptions,Read More...
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King Charles to participate in Trooping the Colour Ceremony from carriageKing Charles is set to take part in the Trooping the Colour ceremony next month, opting to inspect the soldiers from a carriage rather than on horseback.Read More...
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FBI investigates sale of suspected stolen British Museum treasures to US buyersThe FBI is investigating the sale of suspected stolen treasures from the British Museum to buyers in the United States. The agency has also assisted in returning 268 items, claimed by theRead More...
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Londoners invited to nominate for blue plaquesLondoners are celebrating the unveiling of a blue plaque honoring Claudia Jones, a pivotal figure in the founding of the Notting Hill Carnival. They are now invited to submit nominations forRead More...
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UK's tallest rollercoaster opens in SurreyThe UK’s tallest rollercoaster, Hyperia, has officially opened at Thorpe Park in Surrey. This new attraction is the tallest and fastest rollercoaster in the country,Read More...
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‘Beyond the Bassline’: 500 years of Black Music in BritainMusic serves as the catalyst for an exceptional social-history exhibition currently on display at the British Library in London.Read More...
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Chief Rabbi supports Bevis Marks campaignChief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis has issued a direct appeal to protect the historic Bevis Marks Synagogue, highlighting the opposition of nearly 1,000 people to theRead More...
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UK News
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UK housing market stalls in June, reports RightmoveAsking prices for homes in the UK remained unchanged this month, reflecting signs of a recent slowdown in the housing market, according to a survey...17 June 2024Read More...
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Heightened security alert after Russian nuclear submarine detected near Scotland's coastA Russian nuclear submarine capable of launching cruise missiles was recently spotted off the west coast of Scotland, prompting a heightened security...17 June 2024Read More...
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Incident involving England and Serbia fans before Euro 2024 openerPrior to the opening match of Euro 2024 between England and Serbia in Gelsenkirchen, there was an altercation involving fans from both teams. Videos...16 June 2024Read More...
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Anglers invited back to English riversAs a new fishing season begins, the Environment Agency is inviting anglers to return to rivers across England.16 June 2024Read More...
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London Mayor considers increasing Night Tube servicesThe number of Night Tube services after midnight may be increased, according to London Mayor Sadiq Khan. Transport for London (TfL) is examining the...16 June 2024Read More...
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UK polls indicate dire future for Prime Minister Sunak’s Conservatives“Our research suggests that this election could be nothing short of electoral extinction for the Conservative Party,” stated Chris Hopkins, political...16 June 2024Read More...
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First-ever Jewish doctors conference to tackle workplace antisemitismIsraeli Medical Association, General Medical Council, and Campaign Against Antisemitism to Speak at Two-Day Event in Brighton.15 June 2024Read More...
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Princess Kate 'making good progress' and set to attend royal eventThe Princess of Wales reports making “good progress” following her diagnosis and abdominal surgery in January. She plans to attend Trooping the Colour...14 June 2024Read More...
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Tesco reports robust growth and confidence in future prospectsTesco, the largest supermarket group in Britain, expressed confidence in its outlook for the remainder of the year, announcing a 4.6% increase in underlying...14 June 2024Read More...
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Wealthy Britons may flee if Labour wins election and scraps offshore tax protectionsPrivate banks and advisers to Britain's wealthiest individuals warn that some clients might leave the country if Labour wins the upcoming general election...14 June 2024Read More...
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JLR invests £1m to aid police in combatting car theftsJaguar Land Rover (JLR) has announced plans to invest over £1 million to assist UK police in tackling vehicle crime. The funds will bolster police...14 June 2024Read More...
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Lloyds bank to consolidate London office locationsLloyds Banking Group will vacate one of its London office locations as part of a consolidation strategy, the British bank announced on Thursday.13 June 2024Read More...
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Labour commits to reinstating 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel carsLabour has pledged to reinstate the 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars if it wins the General Election. This commitment, included in...13 June 2024Read More...
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Four in 10 believe Labour will make positive difference ahead of manifesto launchAhead of Labour's manifesto launch, a poll conducted by Ipsos UK reveals that 41% of voters believe Labour’s policies will have a positive impact...13 June 2024Read More...
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Over half of UK students working long hours to support themselvesMore than half of full-time students in the UK are working extensive hours in paid jobs to support themselves during university, spending nearly two...13 June 2024Read More...
World News
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British High Commission in Suva celebrates King Charles' birthday with floral tributeOn June 14, 2024, more than 250 guests joined the British High Commission team in Suva to celebrate King Charles’ birthday.17 June 2024Read More...
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German police shoot man armed with ax in Hamburg hours before Euro 2024 matchGerman police shot and wounded a man who threatened officers with an ax and a Molotov cocktail in Hamburg on Sunday, just hours before the city hosted...16 June 2024Read More...
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Prime Minister to attend major Peace Summit on Ukraine in SwitzerlandToday, the Prime Minister will travel to Switzerland to reaffirm the UK’s support for Ukraine as the first leader-level peace summit focused on...16 June 2024Read More...
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Rishi Sunak tells Ukraine's opponents they are 'on the wrong side of history' at Swiss summit with ZelenskyRishi Sunak will caution Russia's allies that they are "on the wrong side of history" at a significant international summit on Ukraine. The Prime Minister,...15 June 2024Read More...
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UK showcases global leadership with funding commitments at G7 SummitPrime Minister Rishi Sunak is set to advocate for a more peaceful, stable, and prosperous world economy, along with bold reforms in global governance...14 June 2024Read More...
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Rwanda accuses U.N. Refugee Agency of falsehoods in British asylum policy disputeRwanda has accused the United Nations refugee agency of providing false information to a British court regarding the treatment of asylum seekers sent...13 June 2024Read More...
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UK reaffirms strong support for Ukraine at G7 SummitThe Prime Minister is set to affirm the UK's leadership in supporting international peace and security at the G7 Leaders Summit in Italy, amidst a backdrop...13 June 2024Read More...
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German court dismisses Palestinian groups’ appeal to halt arms exports to IsraelA Berlin court on Tuesday rejected a request by several Palestinian residents of Gaza to halt the German government from issuing permits for exporting...12 June 2024Read More...
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UN Refugee Agency criticizes Rwanda's inadequate asylum system in UK court caseRwanda's asylum system remains inadequate, according to the United Nations refugee agency, which has been granted permission to intervene in London High...11 June 2024Read More...
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Paris Mayor: snap elections just before Olympics 'extremely troubling'Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo expressed deep concern over President Emmanuel Macron's decision to call for early parliamentary elections less than a month...10 June 2024Read More...
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Far-right gains in EU election, but struggles to unite persistSupporters of the French far-right National Rally party cheer following their victory.10 June 2024Read More...
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Macron calls for snap elections in France following far-right surge in EU voteFrench President Emmanuel Macron has announced the dissolution of the French parliament and called for new legislative elections following a significant...09 June 2024Read More...
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British tech mogul Mike Lynch cleared of fraud charges in $11 billion Hewlett Packard dealMike Lynch, once revered as Britain's king of technology, has been acquitted of charges that he orchestrated fraud and conspiracy leading to Hewlett...07 June 2024Read More...
Media
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Evening Standard shifts from daily to weekly print editionThe Evening Standard is set to transition from a daily print edition to a weekly format, marking a significant shift for the London-based newspaper....29 May 2024Read More...
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Keir Starmer receives pre-election boost from Jewish voters in BarnetLabour leader Keir Starmer received a significant pre-election boost from Jewish voters during a meeting at a Barnet cafe, where Board of Deputies...28 May 2024Read More...
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Social media star loses millions of followers for being openly JewishJulius Dein, the world-renowned magician and social media personality, has seen a significant drop in his follower count since the onset of the Israel-Hamas...23 May 2024Read More...
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Garrick Club votes to welcome women amidst controversy: UK media reportsLondon's historically men-only Garrick Club has voted to admit women for the first time, according to reports from UK media outlets.07 May 2024Read More...
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Secretary of State for DCMS speaks at Society of Editors ConferenceCulture Secretary Lucy Frazer's speech to the Society of Editors 25th Anniversary Conference01 May 2024Read More...
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Hugh Grant resolves privacy lawsuit against The Sun's PublishersActor Hugh Grant has reached a settlement in his High Court lawsuit against News Group Newspapers (NGN), the publisher of The Sun, concerning allegations...17 April 2024Read More...
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UK financial watchdog issues stark warning to social media influencers on misleading advertisements
Britain’s financial regulatory body issued guidelines on Tuesday to combat misleading advertisements on social media, cautioning "influencers"...27 March 2024Read More...