Culture
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Historic royal service returns to Durham Cathedral after 50 years
For the first time in nearly half a century, the Royal Maundy service will be held at Durham Cathedral.Read More... -
King Charles awards first humanitarian medals
King Charles has officially presented the first recipients of the newly established Humanitarian Medal during a ceremony at Buckingham Palace.Read More... -
London’s St Patrick’s Day Festival returns on Sunday, March 16
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has announced the highly anticipated return of the city’s iconic St Patrick’s Day Festival and Parade on Sunday, March 16. This vibrant celebration bringsRead More... -
Exploring London’s forgotten Cockney-Yiddish culture: a new podcast unveils lost voices and stories
A new podcast, launched today by Queen Mary University historians Professor Nadia Valman and Dr. Vivi Lachs, uncovers the unique and often-overlooked fusion of Cockney and YiddishRead More... -
Blenheim Palace unveils exclusive ‘Family Treasures’ extended tour
Starting 15th February 2025, Blenheim Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, will introduce an exciting new experience for visitors—the Family Treasures extended tour. This exclusive journeyRead More... -
Rare Harry Potter first edition rescued from rubbish sells for £21,000
A rare first edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, which was nearly discarded, has fetched over £21,000 at auction.Read More... -
King Charles visits Polish Social and Cultural Centre in London
King Charles paid a visit to the Polish Social and Cultural Centre (POSK) in Hammersmith, London, on Wednesday, where he was warmly welcomed by Polish Ambassador to the UK,Read More... -
The Princess of Wales unveils new childhood programme at National Portrait Gallery
Visitors at the National Portrait Gallery were in for a surprise as the Princess of Wales arrived in an unexpected fashion—stepping off a London minibus alongside a group of enthusiasticRead More... -
McCartney warns copyright law change could harm artists
Sir Paul McCartney has voiced his concerns over proposed changes to UK copyright law, warning they could allow artificial intelligence (AI) to exploit creators' work and threaten the livelihoodsRead More... -
Two Van Gogh paintings to be displayed in London for the first time
Two remarkable paintings by Vincent van Gogh, created shortly after the artist famously mutilated his ear, will be showcased in London for the first time.Read More... -
Bloomsbury renews Amazon UK contract to avoid sales disruption
Bloomsbury Publishing, the renowned publisher of the Harry Potter series, has renewed its supply agreement with Amazon UK, resolving months of stalled negotiations that had threatened aRead More...
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UK News
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Asbestos found in two London Underground stations
Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed the presence of asbestos in two London Underground stations. While the material has been detected in several...23 February 2025Read More... -
PM announces £200m support fund for Grangemouth site
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has unveiled a £200m investment to support the future of the Grangemouth site, calling it an "investment in Scotland's...23 February 2025Read More... -
Thousands march in London to show solidarity with Ukraine at anti-Putin protest
Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of London on Saturday in a powerful show of support for Ukraine, gathering outside the Russian Embassy...23 February 2025Read More... -
Tesco reveals the unexpected vegetable in high demand – with sales soaring 200%
One particular vegetable has taken British shoppers by storm, with Tesco reporting a remarkable surge in demand.22 February 2025Read More... -
Shoppers react to UK retailer quiz closing stores with confusion: ‘who are they?’
UK high street fashion chain Quiz has announced it will close nearly a third of its standalone stores after entering insolvency.22 February 2025Read More... -
New direct train routes from London to Germany, Switzerland, and France proposed
Plans are underway to introduce direct train services from London to Germany, Switzerland, and France, as part of efforts to increase passenger numbers...21 February 2025Read More... -
Boroughs need a sustainable financial solution, not exceptional financial support
London Councils is renewing its call for a long-term, sustainable funding solution for local authorities, rejecting the government’s Exceptional...21 February 2025Read More... -
UK retail sales surge in January, defying economic concerns
British retail sales saw an unexpected surge in January, rising by 1.7%—the largest monthly increase since May last year—according to official...21 February 2025Read More... -
Government achieves record borrowing surplus in January amid rising tax revenues
The UK government recorded its highest-ever borrowing surplus for January, according to official data, although increased public spending is adding...21 February 2025Read More... -
UK job postings increase, offering hope for labour market
The number of job postings in the UK rose for the first time in seven months this January, suggesting that the job market may be holding up despite...21 February 2025Read More... -
London parking fines to rise to £160 as Sadiq Khan approves increase
Motorists in London are set to face higher parking fines as Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan has approved a proposal to increase penalty charge notices (PCNs)...20 February 2025Read More... -
Nigel Farage relinquishes control of Reform UK to enhance party democracy
Brexit campaigner Nigel Farage has officially stepped back from his formal control of Reform UK, a political party currently leading in opinion polls,...20 February 2025Read More... -
Mayor calls on businesses to donate old IT equipment and bridge London’s digital divide
Get Online London has supported over 100,000 digitally excluded Londoners through 1,106 Digital Inclusion Hubs across the capital.20 February 2025Read More...
World News
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Macron and Starmer to meet Trump as Europe seeks Ukraine security assurances
French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer are set to visit Washington next week, amid growing European concerns over...23 February 2025Read More... -
U.K. Foreign Secretary skeptical of Russia’s commitment to peace at G20 meeting
At a tense G20 meeting in South Africa, U.K. Foreign Secretary David Lammy expressed doubts about Russia's willingness to seek peace in Ukraine. His...21 February 2025Read More... -
Swiss hotels set new record for overnight stays in 2024
Swiss hotels experienced an unprecedented surge in demand in 2024, surpassing previous records for overnight stays. This growth was largely driven...20 February 2025Read More... -
Russian drone attack on Odesa leaves four injured, thousands without heat
Russia launched a massive drone assault on Ukraine’s southern city of Odesa, striking energy infrastructure and leaving at least 160,000 residents...19 February 2025Read More... -
Russia calls talks with US on Ukraine ‘positive’ after four-hour meeting
Russia has described a four-hour discussion with the United States about the war in Ukraine as “positive and constructive,” according to a Kremlin...18 February 2025Read More... -
UK and EU must increase defence spending, says Lammy
David Lammy has urged the UK and EU nations to allocate more resources to defence, warning that Europe faces an "existential question" even if a peace...17 February 2025Read More... -
Keir Starmer offers UK peacekeeping troops for European security in Ukraine
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that Britain is prepared to deploy peacekeeping troops to Ukraine if necessary, emphasizing the move as...17 February 2025Read More... -
Trump confirms upcoming meeting with UK Prime Minister Starmer
President Donald Trump has revealed that he will meet with British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer "very soon" after Starmer requested a visit to the...15 February 2025Read More... -
Russian drone strike damages Chernobyl Nuclear Plant structure
A Russian drone has struck the protective structure at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, which shields the radioactive remnants of the 1986 disaster....14 February 2025Read More... -
UAE offers to host Ukraine peace talks, aims for Putin-Zelenskiy summit
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has expressed its desire to host negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, potentially culminating in a peace...14 February 2025Read More... -
China seeks stronger ties and deeper cooperation with the UK
China has expressed its willingness to collaborate with the United Kingdom to foster stable and improving bilateral relations while enhancing cooperation...14 February 2025Read More... -
UK-India defence agreements strengthen ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ vision
The UK-India strategic partnership has reached a new milestone with the official launch of Defence Partnership – India (DP-I) and the signing of...10 February 2025Read More... -
UK to lead international efforts on irregular migration at Western Balkans summit
The UK will host leaders from the six Western Balkans countries and other European nations later this year for a pivotal international summit focused...09 February 2025Read More... -
Russia launches criminal investigation into alleged assault involving British Embassy employee
Russian authorities have launched a criminal investigation into an alleged assault on a freelance journalist, reportedly by an employee of the British...09 February 2025Read More...
Media
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UK media regulator ends investigation into underage access to OnlyFans
Britain’s media regulator, Ofcom, has closed its investigation into whether individuals under the age of 18 have been accessing OnlyFans. However,...05 February 2025Read More... -
TikToker goes viral after running from London to Birmingham in 25 hours
Rodrick Ekechi, a TikTok fitness enthusiast and university student, has captured the internet’s attention after completing an extraordinary 25-hour...26 January 2025Read More... -
Facebook removes and reinstates British anti-racism organisation’s page
One of Britain’s largest anti-racism organisations, Stand Up to Racism, revealed on Wednesday that its Facebook page had been taken down for allegedly...23 January 2025Read More... -
Sun publisher to pay Prince Harry ‘substantial’ damages in unlawful intrusion case
The publisher of the Sun newspaper has agreed to pay “substantial damages” and issued an apology to Prince Harry to resolve a protracted legal...22 January 2025Read More... -
Google secures UK injunction to block enforcement of Russian judgments over YouTube account closures
Google achieved a significant legal victory on Wednesday as London’s High Court granted an injunction to prevent the enforcement of Russian judgments...22 January 2025Read More... -
Prince Harry’s legal showdown with Murdoch’s Newspaper Group opens at London High Court
Prince Harry’s protracted legal battle against Rupert Murdoch’s News Group Newspapers (NGN) has entered a pivotal stage, with an eight-week trial...21 January 2025Read More... -
British lawmaker Mike Amesbury pleads guilty to assault after punching passerby
British Member of Parliament (MP) Mike Amesbury pleaded guilty to a charge of common assault on Thursday, following an incident in which he punched...16 January 2025Read More...