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Revolut, the fast-growing fintech firm, is reportedly set to secure its UK banking licence within the next few weeks, according to The Mail on Sunday. The digital bank is expected to clear a

Plans to move the City of London wholesale markets to Dagenham may face a challenge due to a law that was enacted 775 years ago. The Royal Charter granted by King Henry III in 1247

Report: 1 in 100 police officers in England and Wales faced criminal charges last year.

Yesterday (February 21), three Ukrainian designers displayed their autumn and winter 2023 collections consecutively at the Old Selfridges Hotel in London for Ukrainian Fashion Week.
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
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Romania downs third Russian drone after repeated airspace incursions
Romania has shot down a third Russian drone in three days after it entered the country's airspace over the Black Sea, prompting President Nicusor Dan to condemn the incursions asRead More... -
US ends tariffs on Scotch whisky in boost for Britain's biggest export market
Scotch whisky exports to the United States will enter the country tariff-free from Friday after the UK and US implemented a trade agreement reached earlier this year, in a move welcomed byRead More... -
Lindt sued in US over claims it misled consumers about child labour in cocoa supply chain
Swiss chocolate maker Lindt is facing a lawsuit in the United States accusing the company of misleading consumers by claiming it is committed to eliminating child labour from its cocoaRead More... -
Oil prices slide as ceasefire talks between US and Iran raise hopes of easing tensions
Oil prices fell by more than 1% on Tuesday as traders reacted to reports of possible mediation between the United States and Iran aimed at securing a temporary ceasefire, while continuingRead More... -
UK-India trade deal takes effect, cutting tariffs and expanding market access
The United Kingdom and India have brought into force a landmark free trade agreement that sharply reduces tariffs on goods, marking one of the most significant trade pacts signed byRead More...

Culture
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Bloomsbury keeps profit outlook unchanged as AI partnerships boost early-year trading
Bloomsbury Publishing has maintained its full-year financial outlook after reporting a solid start to the new fiscal year, supported by continued income from artificial intelligence licensingRead More... -
Salman Rushdie warns free speech is under threat as London honours his literary legacy
Author Salman Rushdie has warned that freedom of speech is facing growing threats around the world, saying the right to express dissenting views is under increasing pressure even inRead More... -
More than 400 UK towns compete for inaugural Town of Culture title as shortlist nears
More than 400 towns across the UK have entered the race to become the country's first-ever UK Town of Culture, as ministers prepare to unveil a shortlist in the coming weeks.Read More... -
Historic Bayeux Tapestry returns to England after nearly a millennium for landmark exhibition
The British Museum is preparing for overwhelming public interest as tickets go on sale for a once-in-a-generation exhibition featuring the legendary Bayeux Tapestry. The remarkableRead More... -
Universal unveils £5 billion UK theme park project, set to open in 2031
Comcast NBCUniversal has confirmed plans to invest more than £5 billion in building its first-ever European theme park and resort, marking one of the largest entertainment investments in theRead More... -
London gears up for biggest-ever summer of live music as global superstars take over the capital
London is preparing for a landmark summer of live music, reinforcing its status as the world's leading music city with an unparalleled programme of exclusive performances from some of theRead More... -
Eid festival marks 20 years in Trafalgar Square with music, food and family events
London’s annual Eid on the Square celebration will return to Trafalgar Square on Saturday, 30 May, as the popular event marks its 20th anniversary in the heart of the capital.Read More... -
Beatles’ final rooftop performance to be preserved in new London museum
The rooftop where The Beatles staged their iconic final live performance is set to become the centerpiece of a new museum celebrating the legendary band’s legacy.Read More... -
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...

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