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Following discussions with the Government of Israel, our Consulate General building will not be closing, and will be known as the UK Mission, Jerusalem from today

Three years on from the October 7 attacks on Israel, we remember those who were senselessly killed by Hamas terrorists.
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, said: “This latest research from King’s College is a sad indictment of the volume of misinformation and organised disinformation being peddled against our

The United Kingdom stands in full solidarity with Germany following Russia’s egregious and reckless attack in Leipzig.

Arron Newble, the UK’s Counsellor for Politico-Military Affairs, has marked Ukraine’s 35th Independence Day by paying tribute to the courage and resilience of the Ukrainian people as they

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, said: “I’d like to congratulate all Londoners receiving their A-Level, T-Level and BTEC results today. It is fantastic to see the hard work and dedication of
Keir Starmer delivered his final address as Prime Minister on the steps of 10 Downing Street on 20 July 2026, marking the end of his time in office.
The Housing Secretary delivered this speech at Lloyds Banking Group's Social Housing Forum on 6 July 2026, outlining the government's vision for strengthening the social housing sector,
The United Kingdom, speaking at the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, has warned against any acceptance or normalisation of Russia’s ongoing actions in Ukraine.

The UK has issued a stark warning that the distortion and denial of the Holocaust are driving a rise in antisemitism and instability throughout the OSCE region. Moving beyond rhetoric, the UK
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England’s national museums to keep free admission for all visitors
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UK museums given three months to keep rare Renaissance bronze in Britain
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UK moves to keep Stanley Spencer’s landmark resurrection painting
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Government blocks export of rare Anglo-Saxon artefact in bid to keep national treasure in UK
The UK government has imposed a temporary export ban on an exceptionally rare Anglo-Saxon metal mount, giving museums and galleries time to raise funds to keep the historicRead More... -
Jan van Eyck’s portraits to unite in landmark National Gallery exhibition
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London marks UNESCO day with call for action, memory and justice on the legacy of the transatlantic slave trade
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Honiara welcomes a global showcase of wildlife photography
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