
Culture
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London launches Inclusive Talent Strategy to drive skills revolution and open up new job opportunities
London Councils and the Mayor of London have unveiled a new Inclusive Talent Strategy, backed by a £147.2 million investment aimed at transforming the capital’s skills system and supportingRead More... -
Prince William teams up with Matthew McConaughey, Kylie Minogue, and more for Earthshot Prize in Brazil
In just two weeks, Prince William will be heading to Rio de Janeiro for his fifth annual Earthshot Prize awards — and he’s bringing a star-studded lineup along for the ride.Read More... -
David Attenborough becomes oldest-ever daytime Emmy winner
Legendary broadcaster Sir David Attenborough has made history once again — this time as the oldest winner of a Daytime Emmy Award.Read More... -
National Children’s Choir of Great Britain opens London auditions across four dates
Children aged 9-19 who love singing may audition to join the choirs from Easter 2026Read More... -
Cheers to change: cutting red tape could bring more food, music and fun to your local
The Government is kicking off a fast-track review to scrap outdated licensing rules that have been holding back pubs, bars, and community events — and they want to hear directly from theRead More... -
£20 million boost to keep local museums open and thriving
Millions of people across England will continue to enjoy their local museums thanks to a new £20 million government investment.Read More... -
Robbie Williams’ Istanbul concert canceled over safety concerns
British pop star Robbie Williams announced that his upcoming concert in Istanbul has been canceled after local authorities decided to call off the show due to safety concerns.Read More... -
Aloha London: British Museum honors the Hawaiian Kingdom’s journey across cceans
Two hundred years after Hawaiian royalty first set foot in London, their story will be brought to life in a new British Museum exhibition titled “Hawai‘i: A Kingdom Crossing Oceans”.Read More... -
Chained Bibles and tiny dictionaries: 600 years of the Guildhall Library
Six centuries ago, Richard “Dick” Whittington – yes, the very one from the folk tale – left money in his will to set up a library in London. Today, that library is celebrating its 600th birthday...Read More... -
World’s First Youth Culture Museum to open in Camden, London
London is set to welcome the world’s first museum dedicated solely to youth culture this December, based in Camden at the St. Pancras Campus on Georgiana Street. The Museum of YouthRead More...

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UK News
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Veterans set to benefit as £4.5m fund delivers new homes across the UK
Veterans and their families are set to gain access to safer, higher-quality housing as the government awards £4.5 million to 19 providers across the...31 October 2025Read More... -
UK house prices rise in October despite pre-Budget jitters
British house prices continued to climb in October, surprising economists and signaling steady demand ahead of finance minister Rachel Reeves’ upcoming...31 October 2025Read More... -
King Charles strips Prince Andrew of title, orders eviction from Royal Lodge
Buckingham Palace has taken its most sweeping action yet against Prince Andrew, announcing Thursday that King Charles has removed his brother’s remaining...31 October 2025Read More... -
UK targets Iranian banker with sanctions over alleged support for Revolutionary Guards
The British government has imposed sanctions on Iranian banker and businessman Aliakbar Ansari, accusing him of providing financial backing to Iran’s...31 October 2025Read More... -
London leads national effort on out-of-area homelessness placements
London Councils has taken a major step toward improving how local authorities manage out-of-area homelessness placements with the creation of a new...30 October 2025Read More... -
Unions warn of security risks as Bank of England gold guards prepare to strike
The Bank of England’s vast gold reserves — worth more than £200 billion — could be left exposed next month as security staff plan to walk out...30 October 2025Read More... -
£55 billion research boost to power Britain’s next wave of breakthroughs
A record £55 billion investment will fuel the UK’s scientists and innovators, driving discoveries from life-saving medicines to clean energy technologies...30 October 2025Read More... -
Social housing sector sees modest growth as rents rise, says regulator
England’s social housing sector has grown modestly over the past year, with nearly 38,000 more affordable homes added since 2024, according to new...29 October 2025Read More... -
Britain’s Reform party faces its first local government tests
Britain’s populist Reform UK party, buoyed by fiery rhetoric against illegal immigration, the European Union, and the traditional political establishment,...29 October 2025Read More... -
Largest crackdown on illegal workers in UK history
The UK government has launched its biggest ever operation against illegal working, with arrests reaching record highs following an unprecedented...29 October 2025Read More... -
Two RSIPF senior officers complete UK leadership training
Two senior officers from the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) have returned home after successfully completing a five-week International...29 October 2025Read More... -
Labour hits record low in polls as Reform and Greens surge ahead
Labour has slumped to its lowest ever level in a YouGov poll, with Sir Keir Starmer’s party now almost neck and neck with the Conservatives, Greens,...28 October 2025Read More... -
Uncertainty for UK staff as Amazon confirms 14,000 job cuts worldwide
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New era for Britain’s buses: landmark bill puts passengers back in control
Thousands of bus passengers across England are set to benefit from more reliable and safer journeys after the government’s Bus Services Act officially...28 October 2025Read More... -
UK shop prices fall for first time since March as retailers slash food costs
British shop prices declined in October for the first time in seven months, driven by the sharpest drop in food prices in nearly five years, according...28 October 2025Read More...
World News
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More than 70 migrants returned to France under ‘one in, one out’ scheme
The UK’s migrant swap agreement with France has now seen 75 people sent back across the Channel, while 51 vetted asylum seekers have travelled to...31 October 2025Read More... -
Colombian president faces refueling setback after U.S. sanctions
Colombian President Gustavo Petro encountered difficulties refueling his aircraft during a trip to the Middle East, a consequence of recently imposed...31 October 2025Read More... -
UK sends rescue flights to bring Britons home from Hurricane-hit Jamaica
The UK government has chartered emergency flights to help British nationals leave Jamaica after the island was devastated by Hurricane Melissa —...30 October 2025Read More... -
Update on the UK–Switzerland services mobility agreement
The UK and Switzerland have agreed to extend the existing Services Mobility Agreement (SMA) for another four years, ensuring it remains in place until...29 October 2025Read More... -
Two arrested after daring €88m jewel heist at the Louvre
French police have arrested two suspects in connection with the audacious daylight theft of crown jewels worth €88 million from the Louvre Museum...26 October 2025Read More... -
UK and Kuwait strengthen partnership at 22nd Joint Steering Group Meeting in London
The United Kingdom hosted the 22nd UK-Kuwait Joint Steering Group (JSG) on 23 October, reaffirming the long-standing and close relationship between...26 October 2025Read More... -
Mystery donor gives $130 million to keep US troops paid during shutdown
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Ivory Coast votes as President Ouattara’s age and legacy take center stage
Ivory Coast heads to the polls today in a closely watched presidential election that could mark the end of an era. More than eight million registered...25 October 2025Read More... -
Royal Navy shadows Spanish patrol vessel leaving Gibraltar waters
A Royal Navy patrol boat has escorted a Spanish Navy vessel out of British Gibraltar Territorial Waters in the latest maritime encounter between the...25 October 2025Read More... -
Chinese oil giants pause Russian crude purchases amid U.S. sanctions
Chinese state-owned oil companies have temporarily halted their purchases of Russian seaborne crude after the United States hit Moscow’s two largest...24 October 2025Read More... -
German police seize millions in suspected art forgeries — including fake Picassos
German investigators have uncovered a trove of suspected forged artworks worth millions of euros, including pieces falsely attributed to Pablo Picasso,...24 October 2025Read More... -
King Charles and Pope Leo pray together in historic first since Anglican-Catholic split
In a moment of historic reconciliation, King Charles III on Thursday became the first head of the Church of England to pray publicly with a pope—500...23 October 2025Read More... -
US strike sinks suspected drug boat in Pacific, killing two
US forces have carried out another strike on a vessel suspected of drug trafficking — this time in the Pacific Ocean — killing two people on board,...22 October 2025Read More...
Media
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Thousands of Vodafone customers left without internet after major outage
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RedBird Capital seeks UK approval to take over The Telegraph
RedBird Capital Partners has formally asked the UK government to approve its proposed acquisition of The Telegraph, according to an internal memo seen...11 October 2025Read More... -
New hearing begins in Duke of Sussex case against Daily Mail publisher
A new High Court hearing in the Duke of Sussex’s case against the Daily Mail’s publisher is scheduled to begin on Wednesday.01 October 2025Read More... -
Facebook and Instagram to charge £2.99 a month in the UK for ad-free option
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BT chief: UK telecom costs are 10 times higher than in Europe
BT’s CEO, Allison Kirkby, has warned that government-imposed taxes and regulatory costs in the UK are ten times higher than in other European countries...25 September 2025Read More... -
Murdoch succession battle ends: Lachlan secures control of media empire
So after years of family drama, the Murdochs have finally settled who takes over the empire. Rupert Murdoch, now 94, has made it official: his son...09 September 2025Read More... -
Starmer has “opened the door to Farage”, says Corbyn
Jeremy Corbyn has launched a sharp criticism of Labour leader Keir Starmer, accusing him of making space for Nigel Farage’s brand of politics.05 September 2025Read More...

