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The average asking price for a UK home has climbed to a new all-time high of £379,517 in May, according to property website Rightmove. This represents a monthly increase of £2,335, or

British tourists could soon use EU passport gates once again as part of a new Brexit reset deal being negotiated by Sir Keir Starmer’s government.

British police have made a second arrest in their investigation into a series of arson attacks targeting properties connected to Prime Minister Keir Starmer in North London. The arrest comes
UK authorities have charged three Iranian men with espionage on behalf of Iran’s intelligence services, following a sweeping investigation described by police as “very complex and

King Charles has seen a major boost in his personal fortune, surpassing his late mother Queen Elizabeth II by £270 million and matching the wealth of Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty.

The hunt for the mother of three abandoned newborns in East London has intensified, with police focusing on 400 homes in East Ham and Plaistow, as reported by the Daily Mail at 15:35 CEST

In a peculiar disruption to London’s transport network, the Mildmay line faced a suspension this morning due to an animal on the tracks, as reported by The Evening Standard at 10:25 CEST on
Millions of UK adults are teetering on a financial tightrope, with one in ten saving absolutely nothing, according to the Financial Conduct Authority’s latest Financial Lives survey.

The UK government is aiming to rejoin the EU’s pet passport programme as part of ongoing efforts to reset post-Brexit relations, The Independent reports.

Hundreds of civil servants gathered in Westminster this morning, May 15, 2025, to protest the government’s plan to cut 12,000 jobs in London and close 11 offices, a move announced

Culture
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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... -
A century of Marilyn: landmark London exhibition reexamines the woman behind the icon
In 2026, London’s National Portrait Gallery will mark the 100th anniversary of Marilyn Monroe with a major exhibition that promises to go beyond the myth and into the making of one of theRead More... -
£4 million boost brings new life to UK museums and expands public access
A fresh wave of investment is set to transform museums and galleries across the UK, with £4 million allocated to improve access, modernise displays, and better preserve collections for futureRead More... -
Kanye West banned from UK over antisemitism row, Wireless Festival 2026 cancelled
Britain has barred U.S. rapper Kanye West, now known as Ye, from entering the country, forcing the cancellation of London’s Wireless Festival where he had been scheduled to headline in July.Read More... -
Who stood behind Western support for Ukraine’s independence?
From the life story of British politician Stefan TerlezkyRead More... -
London secures £4.66m lifeline for Notting Hill Carnival as iconic festival marks 60 years
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has stepped in with a crucial £4.66 million funding package to ensure the Notting Hill Carnival goes ahead this August, as the world-famous event celebratesRead More...

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