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French Prime Minister proposes elimination of two public holidays to support economic recovery
In a bold move aimed at strengthening the national economy and addressing France’s financial challenges, Prime Minister Francois Bayrou announced on Tuesday a proposal to eliminate twoRead More... -
World’s largest fund to support vulnerable children and families launched
A new £500 million government fund — the largest of its kind globally — has been announced to support vulnerable children and families across the UK.Read More... -
£250 million export boost for British pharmaceutical firms in Vietnam
A major trade breakthrough has unlocked up to £250 million in export opportunities for British pharmaceutical companies in Vietnam, following changes to local regulations that will make itRead More... -
$99 million wine fraud: British national pleads not guilty in U.S. court
A British citizen pleaded not guilty on Friday (July 11) in New York to charges tied to a nearly $100 million investment fraud scheme involving fake loans supposedly secured by valuableRead More...
Culture
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Man arrested in connection with theft of £150,000 violin
A man has been arrested as part of an investigation into the theft of a valuable 18th-century violin, worth over £150,000, stolen from a north London pub.Read More... -
Ai-Da robot unveils AI-painted portrait of King Charles III at Geneva reception
The UK Mission to the WTO and United Nations in Geneva hosted a distinctive reception this week, featuring Ai-Da — the world’s first ultra-realistic humanoid robot artist.Read More... -
Anglican communion considers scaling back Archbishop of Canterbury’s global role to prevent schism
The Anglican Communion is weighing reforms that would reduce the Archbishop of Canterbury’s central leadership role in a bid to hold together its 85 million members amid deepeningRead More... -
Black Sabbath farewell gig raises £140 million for charity, says director
Black Sabbath's final concert has raised a staggering £140 million for charity, according to Tom Morello, the event’s musical director and guitarist for Rage Against The Machine.Read More... -
Bayeux Tapestry to return to the UK for the first time in nearly 1,000 years
The Bayeux Tapestry, one of the most iconic pieces of medieval art, is set to be displayed in the UK for the first time since its creation over 900 years ago, the Department for Culture, MediaRead More... -
Hundreds of new homes proposed for Blenheim Palace estate
Plans to build 500 new homes on the Blenheim Palace estate have been submitted to Cherwell District Council. The development would be located east of Park View in Woodstock, Oxfordshire,Read More... -
The best moments from Oasis’ triumphant return in Cardiff
Oasis made a thunderous comeback in Cardiff, opening their reunion show with Hello and a heartfelt “it’s good to be back,” marking their first performance together in 16 years.Read More... -
Royal Academy of Music to launch new campus in East London
The Royal Academy of Music (RAM) has unveiled plans to open a new campus at London City Island in east London, promising "endless possibilities" for students and staff.Read More... -
Anna Wintour steps down as US Vogue editor-in-chief after 37 years
Dame Anna Wintour is stepping down as editor-in-chief of American Vogue, a position she has held for an unprecedented 37 years.Read More... -
£35m George Street revamp gets council backing despite funding doubts
Plans to transform Edinburgh’s George Street have been approved by city councillors, with construction expected to begin in August 2027—if the money can be secured.Read More... -
Police seek help after £150,000 violin stolen from North London pub
Police are appealing for information after a rare 18th-century violin, valued at over £150,000, was stolen from a pub in north London.Read More... -
Chris Brown denies assault charge in London nightclub incident
Chris Brown has pleaded not guilty to assault charges related to a 2023 nightclub altercation in London. The 36-year-old US singer is accused of attacking music producer Abraham Diaw with aRead More...
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Councillor Susan Hall, who was announced as the Conservative Party's candidate for the 2024 London mayoral election, has come under scrutiny for her social media activity,
Theresa May, the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, expressed her belief that the country would have been better off if Members of Parliament (MPs) had
On Thursday, disgraced former Conservative MP Chris Pincher announced his resignation, creating a third by-election challenge for the government. Pincher, who had previously served as a
Rishi Sunak's Director of Communications, Amber de Botton, has resigned from her position in No 10 after serving for 10 months, citing that it is the "right time to move on." She made the
Scotland's Remaining 470 Red Phone Boxes Communities throughout Scotland are receiving a call to safeguard a piece of history by adopting and repurposing traditional red
The recent incidents of looting and disruption orchestrated through social media have drawn strong criticism from Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who labeled the actions as "appalling" and
In an effort to realize a longstanding aspiration of consolidating ownership of the Daily Mail and the Daily Telegraph, Lord Rothermere is engaged in talks with potential investors, according to
China has decided to halt its intentions to construct a new embassy in London, a move poised to escalate diplomatic tensions between the two nations.
GB News, the UK media channel, is facing four new investigations by media regulator Ofcom following complaints about the channel's potential breach of impartiality rules. Ofcom is examining
Fire investigators are currently looking into the cause of a devastating blaze that tore through the historic Crooked House pub in Himley, West Midlands. The fire occurred late on Saturday,