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King Charles to make history with new Canadian throne
When King Charles delivers the Speech from the Throne on Parliament Hill, he’ll mark a historic milestone: he will be the first reigning monarch to sit on Canada’s newly crafted throne.Read More... -
Animal welfare rules in British zoos undergo major overhaul
Zoos and aquariums across Great Britain are set to implement sweeping changes under new animal welfare standards aimed at improving the lives of animals and reinforcing the UK’sRead More... -
Royals and Beckham companions take center stage at Chelsea Flower Show
The Chelsea Flower Show opened on Monday with a star-studded lineup and an unexpected spotlight on dogs.Read More... -
Top food experts join government effort to champion British food
21 March – Leading figures from across the UK food system have joined forces with the Government to shape a national food strategy aimed at restoring pride in British food and improvingRead More... -
Eurovision 2025: Austria clinches victory in dramatic finale as UK lands 19th
Austria emerged victorious at the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland, after a dramatic last-minute voting twist that saw singer JJ leapfrog Israel to claim the crown.Read More... -
Elton John slams UK government over AI copyright proposal
Elton John has strongly criticized the UK government's plan to let tech companies use music and other creative content to train artificial intelligence without guaranteeing fair compensation forRead More... -
Chris Brown charged in London nightclub incident
Singer Chris Brown has been charged with grievous bodily harm following a 2023 bottle attack in a Mayfair nightclub, according to Metro News at 01:10 CEST on May 16, 2025. The incident,Read More... -
Peckham Fringe kicks off with community focus
The Peckham Fringe, a vibrant celebration of local art and culture, launched its fourth season this morning, May 15, 2025, drawing crowds to South London’s creative hub. The festival, runningRead More... -
Melbourne council removes vandalised Captain Cook monument
A long-targeted statue of British explorer Captain James Cook will not return to a Melbourne park after the local government decided it’s no longer worth the cost of repeated repairs.Read More... -
Metro’s grassroots music Tube map celebrates London’s cultural scene
Metro unveiled a special Tube map celebrating London’s grassroots music scene, spotlighting iconic venues and artists. Launched five hours ago as part of TfL’s 25th anniversary, the project,Read More... -
Export bar placed on £10.2 million Botticelli painting to keep it in the UK
A temporary export bar has been imposed on a rare painting by Italian Renaissance master Sandro Botticelli, currently at risk of leaving the UK. Valued at £10.2 million, the painting,Read More... -
Climbing Churchill statue to become a criminal offence
The UK government is set to make it a criminal offence to climb the statue of Winston Churchill in Parliament Square, with offenders facing up to three months in prison and a £1,000 fine.Read More...
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Car manufacturing in the UK dropped sharply last month, hitting its lowest April output in over 70 years—excluding 2020, when the Covid pandemic brought production to a standstill.
UK-based pest control firm Rentokil Initial announced on Wednesday that it has agreed to sell its French workwear, flat linen, and clean room operations to private equity firm H.I.G. Capital.
Heathrow Airport responded effectively to a March power outage that disrupted travel for over 200,000 passengers, despite its CEO sleeping through key moments of the crisis, according to an
A major police operation in London has led to the arrest of 18 suspects and the seizure of over £250,000 in cash as authorities crack down on courier fraud.
Grocery price inflation in the UK has surged to 4.1% over the past month—its highest level since February 2024—driven by increasing costs of chocolate, butter, and sun cream.
Some British pension funds will be required to merge into large "megafunds" with a minimum of £25 billion ($34 billion) in assets by 2030, the UK government announced on Thursday.
The John Lewis Partnership has received approval for its largest build-to-rent scheme, paving the way for nearly 430 new homes in West London. The development, which includes
Britain’s water regulator, Ofwat, has fined Thames Water a record-breaking £122.7 million ($165.36 million) for major legal failings. The penalty, announced Wednesday, is the largest ever
Nigel Farage has announced that Reform UK would introduce major tax and benefit changes aimed at making it easier for people to have children, if the party came to power. In a speech in
Shop prices in the UK edged down slightly in May, though food inflation picked up pace, according to the latest survey from the British Retail Consortium (BRC). The BRC reported a 0.1%