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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 on stability, security, and economicRead 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 embassy, the Russian Interior MinistryRead More... -
Major US fast food chain expands in the UK with 16 new locations
A popular American fast food chain, hailed by some fans as "better than KFC," is gearing up to open 16 new branches across the UK.Read More... -
UK at risk of becoming a "dumping ground" for Chinese solar panels amid US tariffs
The UK faces the possibility of becoming a "dumping ground" for Chinese-made solar panels as shipments originally destined for the United States are rerouted due to Donald Trump’s tariffs onRead More... -
Donald Trump rules out deporting Prince Harry: ‘he’s got enough problems with his wife’
Prince Harry need not worry about deportation under a potential second term of Donald Trump, as the former U.S. president has dismissed any notion of expelling the Duke of Sussex.Read More...
Culture
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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... -
Chinese New Year Gala celebrated in London
The Chinese Students and Scholars Association UK (CSSAUK) hosted a vibrant Chinese New Year Gala in London on January 21, 2025. This festive event brought together performers andRead More... -
Woman arrested after bombarding Joey Essex and His Love Island girlfriend Jessy Potts with over 100,000 messages
A woman in her 40s has been arrested following allegations that she sent more than 100,000 messages, including death threats, to Joey Essex and his Love Island girlfriend, Jessy Potts.Read More... -
UK rules out TikTok ban, says cat videos are not a security threat
Cat and dancing videos don’t appear to pose a national security risk, a senior UK Cabinet minister has said, confirming that there are no current plans to ban TikTok in the UK.Read More... -
Robbie Williams wins permission to fell fungus-ridden tree at £17 million mansion
Robbie Williams has secured permission to remove a fungus-infected tree from his £17 million London mansion, despite opposition from his neighbors, including Led Zeppelin guitaristRead More... -
Hanukkah and Christmas align for the first time since 2005
This year marks a rare calendar coincidence as the first night of Hanukkah aligns with Christmas Day, an overlap that has not occurred since 2005. Such intersections happen roughly five timesRead More...
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Emma Logan (UK Delegation) condemns Russia's sustained pattern of malicious cyber behaviour against the UK and our partners.
Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said: Acts of violence towards staff at the Indian High Commission in London are unacceptable and I have made our position clear to the High Commissioner
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, said: “My thoughts are with the families and loved ones of Leslie Rhodes, Andreea Cristea, Aysha Frade, Kurt Cochran and courageous police officer PC
Statement from UK's Ambassador to the WTO and UN in Geneva, Simon Manley, for the Interactive Dialogue with the Independent Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine.
The possibility of a direct military conflict between the UK and China has sparked concerns and discussions in recent years, especially with the rising tensions over territorial disputes and trade
Hackney Wick, a former industrial area in London, has been named the city's coolest neighborhood in a recent survey by Naturecan. The survey of 5,000 people ranked areas across the UK
Rachel Riley, a television presenter and maths expert known for her role on the popular UK game show Countdown, has warned Jewish schoolchildren about rising levels of online antisemitic
On Monday, Britain and the European Union announced a new deal for post-Brexit trading arrangements for Northern Ireland in an effort to end the tensions caused by the Northern Ireland
The UK's National Health Service (NHS) has been facing winter crises for years, with problems ranging from bed shortages to under-treatment of patients. These issues are not new, as
The United Kingdom will always be on the side of freedom, democracy and the rule of law.