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European gas prices have dropped to their lowest level in 18 months, but households may not benefit from the cheaper bills until summer. The mild weather and increased storage capacity

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan has today announced funding for up to 800 new homes for rough sleepers with complex needs and young people who are homeless or at risk of
More than 650 homeless Londoners have been helped off the streets and into emergency accommodation during the recent spell of freezing weather, following an emergency response

The government has awarded £165 million to 5 companies turning waste into jet fuel.

Research and development on next-generation 5G and 6G wireless technology and telecoms security is to be ramped up as part of a £110 million government investment.

The UK’s world-leading manufacturing industries will be boosted thanks to £211 million in new government funding for battery research and innovation, Business Secretary Jacob Rees-Mogg

Thousands of UK businesses will be released from reporting requirements and other regulations in the future
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today announced an updated group of experts that will help support markets across London to flourish as places of entrepreneurship and innovation.

The Mayor of London has today announced a new advice service, Energy Advice London, to support Londoners struggling to pay soaring energy bills due to the cost of living crisis.

Social prescriptions, including walking, wheeling and cycling, will be offered by GPs as part of a new trial to improve mental and physical health and reduce disparities
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Car bomb attack near Belfast police station rekindles security concerns in Northern Ireland
A car bomb detonated outside a police station in the Dunmurry district of south Belfast late Saturday night, following the hijacking of a delivery vehicle, authorities in Northern IrelandRead More... -
France plans major vineyard reduction as wine industry faces turning point
France is preparing for a significant transformation of its wine industry, with plans to remove approximately 28,000 hectares of vineyards under a state-supported initiative aimed at addressingRead More... -
Mauritius sets July deadline as Chagos Islands deal stalls amid geopolitical tensions
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Russia to end Kazakh oil transit to Germany via Druzhba pipeline, pressuring Schwedt refinery
Russia will halt the transit of Kazakh crude oil to Germany through the Druzhba pipeline starting May 1, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak announced on Wednesday, a decision that isRead More...

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Rare Declaration of Independence to headline landmark exhibition on America’s founding
A major new exhibition marking 250 years since the birth of the United States is set to open this summer, bringing together some of the most important documents from the AmericanRead More... -
Newly released UK archives shed light on early years of Northern Ireland Troubles
Nearly 1,000 previously hard-to-access government records documenting the early years of the Northern Ireland Troubles have been published online, marking a significant step in openingRead More... -
£127.8 million lifeline for UK arts venues signals renewed push for cultural access
More than 130 cultural venues across England are set to receive a significant financial boost as part of a £127.8 million government investment aimed at widening public access to arts andRead More... -
Paddington and Sondheim lead the pack as Olivier Awards mark 50 years of theatre excellence
London’s theatre scene is buzzing ahead of this year’s Olivier Awards, where a charming Peruvian bear and a classic Stephen Sondheim musical are tied at the top of the nominations list.Read More... -
A century of Marilyn: landmark London exhibition reexamines the woman behind the icon
In 2026, London’s National Portrait Gallery will mark the 100th anniversary of Marilyn Monroe with a major exhibition that promises to go beyond the myth and into the making of one of theRead More... -
£4 million boost brings new life to UK museums and expands public access
A fresh wave of investment is set to transform museums and galleries across the UK, with £4 million allocated to improve access, modernise displays, and better preserve collections for futureRead More... -
Kanye West banned from UK over antisemitism row, Wireless Festival 2026 cancelled
Britain has barred U.S. rapper Kanye West, now known as Ye, from entering the country, forcing the cancellation of London’s Wireless Festival where he had been scheduled to headline in July.Read More... -
Who stood behind Western support for Ukraine’s independence?
From the life story of British politician Stefan TerlezkyRead More... -
London secures £4.66m lifeline for Notting Hill Carnival as iconic festival marks 60 years
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has stepped in with a crucial £4.66 million funding package to ensure the Notting Hill Carnival goes ahead this August, as the world-famous event celebratesRead More...

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