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More than 2,000 jobs in Scotland are under threat after oil and energy services firm Petrofac filed for administration.

The Home Office has “squandered billions” of pounds in public money on housing asylum seekers in hotels, a damning report by MPs has found.
From November, survivors of domestic abuse and violence will no longer have to pay more than £300 to keep their personal details hidden from public records.
Britain’s manufacturers have slashed spending on new equipment to the lowest level since the aftermath of the Brexit vote, amid growing fears that Chancellor
Crime is taking a huge toll on Britain — costing taxpayers an estimated £33 billion every year, according to new analysis by the Conservative Party.
King Charles is expected to press ahead with efforts to persuade his brother, Prince Andrew, to vacate Royal Lodge — the 30-room mansion in Windsor Great Park that the disgraced royal

Lucy Powell has described becoming Labour’s new Deputy Leader as a “huge privilege,” after defeating Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson in a vote among party members.

Transport for London (TfL) has spent more than £113,000 in just three months on private security to prevent rough sleepers from returning to Park Lane, one of the capital’s most

The ringleader behind a £1m arson attack and a plot to kidnap a Russian billionaire dissident was “groomed” by a chatbot linked to the Wagner mercenary group, the Old Bailey has heard.

Thousands of new clean energy jobs are set to be created across Wales by 2030, as part of the UK government’s drive to make the country a “clean energy superpower.”

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London releases final tickets for spectacular New Year’s Eve fireworks as demand surges
London is preparing to welcome 2027 with one of the world's most recognisable New Year’s Eve celebrations, as Mayor Sadiq Khan announces the release of the final allocation of ticketsRead More... -
King’s Award celebrates 250 groups making a difference across the UK
The King’s Award for Voluntary Service, formerly known as The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, remains one of the most prestigious honours recognising exceptional contributions toRead More... -
400 schools to benefit from new UK theatre education programme
Theatre and the performing arts play an important role in the education and personal development of younger generations, helping children develop creativity, confidence, communicationRead More... -
King Charles celebrates 50 years of charitable work as the King’s Trust marks major anniversary
Charitable work has long been one of the most important elements of King Charles III's public activities. Throughout his decades of royal service, he has supported numerous charitableRead More... -
British Library to open major Agatha Christie exhibition exploring the life behind her crime novels
The British Library in London is set to host a major exhibition celebrating the life, adventures and literary legacy of Agatha Christie, one of the world's most celebrated crime writers.Read More... -
Diwali celebrations at Trafalgar Square cancelled due to storm warnings
London’s annual Diwali celebration at Trafalgar Square has been cancelled at short notice because of forecast storms and safety concerns, organisers announced on Saturday.Read More... -
London to celebrate Diwali with free festival of music, dance and culture in Trafalgar Square
Trafalgar Square will become the centre of London’s Diwali celebrations on Sunday, 25 October, as the capital prepares to welcome thousands of residents and visitors for a free festivalRead More... -
England’s national museums to keep free admission for all visitors
Government rules out charges for international tourists as museums receive further investmentRead More... -
UK museums given three months to keep rare Renaissance bronze in Britain
British museums and galleries have been given a limited window to secure a rare Renaissance sculpture valued at more than £4.6 million, after the Government temporarily halted itsRead More... -
Oasis set to return in 2027 with massive 38-date global tour
Oasis are extending their long-awaited comeback with an ambitious 38-date tour scheduled for 2027, taking the iconic Britpop group across the UK, Ireland, continental Europe and theRead More... -
UK moves to keep Stanley Spencer’s landmark resurrection painting
The British government has stepped in to prevent a major early work by Stanley Spencer from leaving the country, giving museums and galleries a limited window to secure the paintingRead More... -
London’s record summer of live music delivers £3.4bn boost
London has enjoyed a record-breaking summer of live music, with millions of fans attending concerts across the capital as some of the world’s biggest artists took to its stadiums, arenasRead More...

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