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US, UK hit massive Southeast Asian crypto scam network with sanctions
The United States and the United Kingdom have launched major sanctions against a sprawling criminal network operating across Southeast Asia, accusing it of running brutal “scam centres”Read More... -
Zara founder buys UK warehouse leased to Amazon for £108 million
Amancio Ortega, the billionaire founder of Zara, has expanded his growing real estate empire with another major acquisition in the UK — a logistics warehouse leased to Amazon, purchased forRead More... -
UK and NATO step up response to Putin’s escalation in Ukraine and Europe
The UK has delivered more than 85,000 military drones to Ukraine in just the first six months of this year — part of a major push to boost production and support Ukraine’s defence againstRead More... -
Trio wins Nobel Prize in Economics for research on tech-driven growth
Three leading economists who’ve spent their careers studying how technology fuels prosperity have been awarded this year’s Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences.Read More... -
Israelis celebrate as final hostages return home after 738 days in Gaza
After 738 long, painful days, Israel erupted in joy on Monday as the last 20 surviving hostages were finally released from Hamas captivity in Gaza.Read More...
Culture
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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The Government is kicking off a fast-track review to scrap outdated licensing rules that have been holding back pubs, bars, and community events — and they want to hear directly from theRead More...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... -
YouTube creators added £2.2bn to the UK economy in 2024
YouTube creators pumped an impressive £2.2bn into the UK economy last year, supporting around 45,000 jobs, according to new research from Oxford Economics.Read More... -
Royal visit celebrates the reopening of Lloyd’s Register’s historic London headquarters
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has officially reopened the newly refurbished Lloyd’s Register headquarters in central London—a building steeped in maritime history that is now lookingRead More... -
National Library of Brazil and British Library announce new partnership
The National Library of Brazil (FBN) in Rio and the British Library (BL) in London just signed a partnership to team up on research projects, public engagement, and knowledge-sharing aboutRead More... -
Martin Jennings chosen to sculpt national memorial of Queen Elizabeth II
Renowned British sculptor Martin Jennings has been chosen to create the statue of Queen Elizabeth II that will form the centrepiece of the UK’s national memorial in St James’s Park.Read More...
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On the one year anniversary of her passing, the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak reflects on the life and service of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Minister for Immigration, Robert Jenrick, made a statement to the House of Commons on illegal migration.
The Foreign Secretary James Cleverly addressed the International Crimea Platform Summit 2023 via a pre-recorded video.
British Deputy Ambassador to the Netherlands Keith Allan reflects on his recent posting in Ukraine, and the role of the international organisations in The Hague in ensuring
Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on Sudan.
The Foreign Secretary James Cleverly gives a speech in Lagos, Nigeria, setting out a positive vision for the UK's partnerships with Africa.
Ambassador Neil Holland thanks Bulgaria for chairing the Forum for Security Cooperation professionally, despite Russia's destructive behaviour.
Statement by Ambassador to the General Assembly Richard Croker at UN General Assembly 94th plenary meeting 77th session.
Ambassador Neil Holland says that Russia’s attacks on Odesa’s cathedral, city centre, and grain facilities are inexcusable and must cease.
A message from our Chief Executive, Michelle Russell, on International Security Officers’ Day.