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British High Commission in Suva celebrates King Charles' birthday with floral tribute
On June 14, 2024, more than 250 guests joined the British High Commission team in Suva to celebrate King Charles’ birthday.Read More... -
German police shoot man armed with ax in Hamburg hours before Euro 2024 match
German 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 aRead More... -
Prime Minister to attend major Peace Summit on Ukraine in Switzerland
Today, the Prime Minister will travel to Switzerland to reaffirm the UK’s support for Ukraine as the first leader-level peace summit focused on the future of theRead More... -
Rishi Sunak tells Ukraine's opponents they are 'on the wrong side of history' at Swiss summit with Zelensky
Rishi 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, who wasRead More... -
UK showcases global leadership with funding commitments at G7 Summit
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is set to advocate for a more peaceful, stable, and prosperous world economy, along with bold reforms in global governance to make it moreRead More...
Culture
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Barclays halts festival sponsorship amid protests
Barclays 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... -
Iconic fashion legacy: Vivienne Westwood's personal collection to hit auction, benefiting charity
A 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... -
Ensemble Festival returns to Royal Victoria Docks in July
A 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... -
Taylor Swift's eras tour shakes Edinburgh: fans trigger earthquake monitors
Taylor Swift fans in Edinburgh triggered earthquake monitors with their enthusiastic dancing during her record-breaking Eras tour concerts.Read More... -
British Library and Solomon Islands National Museum reconnect historical cultural recordings
The British Library has reconnected historical recordings of cultural songs and stories to the people of the Solomon Islands through a partnership with theRead More... -
Britain's Got Talent to announce 2024 winner
The 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... -
European retailers rush to secure Christmas stock amid surging shipping costs
European retailers are placing their Christmas orders early to avoid holiday delivery disruptions caused by soaring shipping costs and trade route disruptions,Read More... -
King Charles to participate in Trooping the Colour Ceremony from carriage
King 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... -
FBI investigates sale of suspected stolen British Museum treasures to US buyers
The 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... -
Londoners invited to nominate for blue plaques
Londoners 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... -
UK's tallest rollercoaster opens in Surrey
The 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... -
‘Beyond the Bassline’: 500 years of Black Music in Britain
Music serves as the catalyst for an exceptional social-history exhibition currently on display at the British Library in London.Read More... -
Chief Rabbi supports Bevis Marks campaign
Chief 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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Many interesting events took place on the sidelines of the Swiss conference on Ukraine's peaceful proposals. Leaders of countries and public organizations
Joint statement by the spokespeople for the Foreign Ministries of France, Germany and the United Kingdom on the Iranian nuclear programme.
Eighty years ago, the weather broke - and the greatest invasion force in history left the shores of Britain to liberate Europe.
Great to be here, in this house that has many memories for me as you can imagine, when I think of all those European Councils, where I spent late nights and early morning, and it’s very good
Words from the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, on the 75th anniversary of establishment of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)
Happy Easter everyone. This weekend, as people come together to celebrate and reflect on the message at the heart of the Easter festival, I want to pay tribute to the incredible work
UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Simon Manley.
Presented at the United Nations in Geneva, the United Kingdom delivered a statement during the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Torture at the 55th session of the
The UK Government has issued a statement on the 10th Anniversary of the Russian annexation of Crimea.
Statement from Minister of State for the Middle East, following publication of a report from the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) which finds Daesh responsible for