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The London Assembly Police & Crime Committee has been investigating how prepared London is for possible future terrorist attacks. This includes examining the approach to counter
The British Army will launch defence’s first photovoltaic solar farm at the Defence School of Transport. To support the government’s commitment to meeting Net Zero Carbon Emissions by

The London Assembly, the 25-member cross-party body tasked with holding the Mayor of London to account, has published a new five-point plan to help those living in buildings with cladding

New figures reveal the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan’s rough sleeping services have now helped almost 11,000 rough sleepers since the start of his mayoralty in 2016, with eight in ten leaving
TfL has today announced that Amersham Underground station has become step-free, helping those with accessibility needs to access the station and the wider transport network, significantly

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, and London Councils have launched a new taskforce to tackle digital exclusion in the city and source new and upcycled electronic
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan and the Chair of the London Assembly, Navin Shah AM will today (Monday 25) join Jewish community leaders and Holocaust survivors as part of a virtual

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, said: “Whichever way you slice it, there is no doubt that this deal falls short of what’s best for London, the UK and our economy. It does not come close to

Virusend will complement the existing range of protective products available currently in the UK that help keep people safe, with bottles available for the public to purchase online and in stores,

Statement from the Mayor of London responding to the approval of the Covid Pfizer vaccine for use in the UK
World News
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China signals limits to economic changes ahead of US and EU trade talks
China is defending its economic model ahead of expected trade negotiations with the United States and European Union, signalling that it is unlikely to make major changes to policies thatRead More... -
Australia defends under-16 social media ban despite high teenage use
The Australian government has defended its world-first ban on social media for children under 16, despite new figures showing that most teenagers remain active on social platforms.Read More... -
46 new homes completed for UK military families in Cyprus
The first 46 of 138 new homes being built for UK military personnel and their families in Cyprus have been completed.Read More... -
Migrants turn back from Ceuta after harsh conditions dash hopes of reaching Spain
Migrants who crossed into Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta this week have begun returning to Morocco, saying hunger, exhaustion and hostility left them disillusioned about theirRead More... -
Mangrove restoration project launched to protect ecosystems and local jobs
The UK and Malaysia have launched a three-year research project aimed at finding ways to restore mangrove forests while ensuring coastal communities benefit from the process.Read 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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