
Culture
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UK music exports get £1.4m boost as 68 independent artists win global growth grants
Rising British music talent is set for a global push after 68 independent UK acts secured a combined £1.4 million in government-backed funding designed to grow international audiences, boostRead More... -
Emery Walker revealed: new exhibition explores the man behind the arts and crafts legend
A new exhibition opening this spring at Emery Walker’s House sets out to restore depth, warmth, and personality to one of Britain’s most influential yetRead More... -
London confirms St Patrick’s Day 2026 parade and Trafalgar Square festival
London will turn green once again next spring after the Mayor confirmed the capital’s St Patrick’s Day celebrations will take place on Sunday 15 March 2026, with aRead More... -
Masterpieces beyond the Museum: National Gallery brings life-size art to communities ccross the UK
World-famous paintings from the National Gallery are stepping out of Trafalgar Square and into everyday life, as part of a major touring project that will seeRead More... -
Award-winning Polish writer Mariusz Szczygieł brings ‘Not There’ essay collection on UK tour
Polish writer Mariusz Szczygieł, one of Central Europe’s most acclaimed literary reporters, will tour the UK later this month with a series of public events marking the English-language release...Read More... -
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...

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UK News
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£1bn helicopter contract anchors 3,300 UK jobs and puts Yeovil at heart of global defence exports
A £1 billion defence contract awarded to Leonardo UK will secure thousands of skilled British jobs, strengthen the Armed Forces’ battlefield capabilities...02 March 2026Read More... -
Rail fare freeze saves passengers £600m as government ends decades of price rises
Millions of rail passengers across England are beginning to feel the benefit of a landmark rail fare freeze, the first in 30 years, as the government...02 March 2026Read More... -
Smith & Nephew targets 8% profit growth in 2026 after completing turnaround
British medical technology group Smith & Nephew said it expects trading profit to rise by about 8% organically in 2026, as stronger revenue leverage...02 March 2026Read More... -
UK house prices edge higher as mortgage demand signals steady recovery
British house prices picked up slightly more momentum than expected in February, pointing to a tentative recovery after a late-2025 slowdown sparked...02 March 2026Read More... -
UK urges Washington to explain legal grounds for Iran strikes as regional tensions escalate
Britain has stopped short of endorsing recent U.S. and Israeli air strikes on Iran, saying it is up to Washington to clearly spell out the legal justification...01 March 2026Read More... -
King Charles III visits Northwood HQ, praising 24/7 military operations protecting the UK and allies
King Charles III has visited Northwood Headquarters for the first time as monarch, paying tribute to the men and women whose round-the-clock work underpins...01 March 2026Read More... -
Forestry England to unlock public forests for clean energy in boost to UK renewables
England’s public forests are set to play a much bigger role in powering the country with home-grown clean energy, after new statutory powers came...01 March 2026Read More... -
New DLR trains set to return to service by late summer after safety upgrades
New Docklands Light Railway (DLR) trains are expected to return to customer service by late summer, following months of intensive testing, investigation...28 February 2026Read More... -
London Growth Plan: Mayor Sadiq Khan calls on government to back businesses as city marks year of economic progress
London leaders say the capital is delivering growth, jobs and regeneration – but warn that businesses need stronger government backing to keep momentum...27 February 2026Read More... -
UK work visa issuance drops 19% in 2025 as tighter immigration rules bite
Work visa approvals in the United Kingdom fell sharply in 2025, underscoring the impact of stricter immigration policies as the government seeks to...27 February 2026Read More... -
UK car production slides in January as export demand weakens in key markets
UK car manufacturing stumbled at the start of the year, with production falling sharply in January as overseas demand softened in several of Britain’s...27 February 2026Read More... -
Aldi raises UK store pay again, beating Lidl as supermarkets battle for staff
Aldi has handed its UK store workers a second pay rise in just two months, underlining the fierce competition for staff among Britain’s biggest grocers...26 February 2026Read More... -
Revolut to pilot pound-backed stablecoin in UK regulator sandbox
British fintech giant Revolut is preparing to test a pound-denominated stablecoin in the United Kingdom, marking a cautious but notable step in the...26 February 2026Read More... -
Ukrainian drone maker opens £200m factory in Suffolk, creating 500 jobs and strengthening Ukraine’s air defences
A major new drone manufacturing facility has opened in Suffolk, marking a significant boost both for the UK economy and for Ukraine’s Armed Forces...26 February 2026Read More...
World News
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Over 100,000 Britons register for possible Middle East evacuation as flights halt and tensions escalate
More than 100,000 British nationals stranded across the Middle East have registered with the UK Foreign Office as ministers prepare contingency...02 March 2026Read More... -
Drone debris damages Abu Dhabi diplomatic complex as Gulf conflict spreads
Debris from an intercepted drone struck a high-profile complex in Abu Dhabi that houses the Israeli embassy and several other international diplomatic...01 March 2026Read More... -
India’s GST revenue grows 7.9% in February, signalling steady economic momentum
India’s goods and services tax (GST) collections rose 7.9% year-on-year in February, reflecting steady consumption and improved compliance across...01 March 2026Read More... -
Iran says supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei killed in U.S.–Israeli airstrikes on Tehran compound
Iran has confirmed the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was reportedly killed in a joint U.S.–Israeli airstrike targeting his...01 March 2026Read More... -
UK tells Britons in Gulf states to shelter as missile attacks raise regional tensions
The UK government has urged British citizens in several Gulf countries to remain indoors and follow local safety instructions after reports of missile...28 February 2026Read More... -
Senior IRGC commanders and regime officials killed in Israel-US strikes on Iran
Several senior commanders of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and high-ranking Iranian political officials were killed in coordinated Israeli...28 February 2026Read More... -
UK–Honduras economic ties deepen as British Ambassador meets new Development Secretary
The United Kingdom and Honduras have taken another step toward strengthening their economic relationship following an introductory virtual meeting...28 February 2026Read More... -
UK warns Iran must never acquire nuclear weapons after US-Israel strikes
The United Kingdom has reiterated that Iran must never be allowed to develop nuclear weapons, as tensions rise in the Middle East following military...28 February 2026Read More... -
Greece smashes tourism revenue record as visitor spending and winter travel surge
Greece has posted a new all-time record in tourism revenue, confirming its status as one of the world’s most resilient and attractive travel destinations...26 February 2026Read More... -
UK denies pause in Chagos Islands deal as US concerns resurface over Diego Garcia
Britain has moved quickly to clarify its position on the future of the Chagos Islands after mixed messages from the government suggested the ratification...26 February 2026Read More... -
Istanbul set to overtake Heathrow as Europe’s busiest airport, CEO warns
Istanbul is poised to eclipse London as Europe’s busiest aviation hub as early as this year or next, according to the chief executive of Heathrow Airport,...25 February 2026Read More... -
Pope Leo sets sights on Monaco, Africa, and Spain for first overseas trips of 2026
Pope Leo is preparing to take to the international stage in 2026, with the Vatican confirming a series of overseas visits that will span Europe...25 February 2026Read More... -
UK nuclear submarine HMS Anson makes historic first visit to Australia under AUKUS pact
The arrival of the Royal Navy’s nuclear-powered submarine HMS Anson in Western Australia marks a major turning point for the AUKUS partnership, as...23 February 2026Read More... -
UK unveils critical minerals and SME finance push at Mining Indaba 2026
The UK has announced a fresh wave of initiatives to deepen partnerships with Africa on critical minerals, sustainable development and small-business...23 February 2026Read More...
Media
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Axel Springer backs Dovid Efune’s £500m Telegraph Bid, taking on Daily Mail owner DMGT
German media giant Axel Springer has thrown its weight behind a rival bid for Britain’s Telegraph Media Group, backing a £500 million offer led...21 February 2026Read More... -
UK leads global fight against deepfakes with science-driven detection standards
Deepfakes—AI-generated videos, images and audio—are no longer a fringe curiosity. They are a fast-growing threat across the UK, exploited by criminals...19 February 2026Read More... -
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...

