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London launches Inclusive Talent Strategy to drive skills revolution and open up new job opportunities
London Councils and the Mayor of London have unveiled a new Inclusive Talent Strategy, backed by a £147.2 million investment aimed at transforming the capital’s skills system and supportingRead More... -
Prince William teams up with Matthew McConaughey, Kylie Minogue, and more for Earthshot Prize in Brazil
In just two weeks, Prince William will be heading to Rio de Janeiro for his fifth annual Earthshot Prize awards — and he’s bringing a star-studded lineup along for the ride.Read More... -
David Attenborough becomes oldest-ever daytime Emmy winner
Legendary broadcaster Sir David Attenborough has made history once again — this time as the oldest winner of a Daytime Emmy Award.Read More... -
National Children’s Choir of Great Britain opens London auditions across four dates
Children aged 9-19 who love singing may audition to join the choirs from Easter 2026Read More... -
Cheers to change: cutting red tape could bring more food, music and fun to your local
The Government is kicking off a fast-track review to scrap outdated licensing rules that have been holding back pubs, bars, and community events — and they want to hear directly from theRead More... -
£20 million boost to keep local museums open and thriving
Millions of people across England will continue to enjoy their local museums thanks to a new £20 million government investment.Read More... -
Robbie Williams’ Istanbul concert canceled over safety concerns
British pop star Robbie Williams announced that his upcoming concert in Istanbul has been canceled after local authorities decided to call off the show due to safety concerns.Read More... -
Aloha London: British Museum honors the Hawaiian Kingdom’s journey across cceans
Two hundred years after Hawaiian royalty first set foot in London, their story will be brought to life in a new British Museum exhibition titled “Hawai‘i: A Kingdom Crossing Oceans”.Read More... -
Chained Bibles and tiny dictionaries: 600 years of the Guildhall Library
Six centuries ago, Richard “Dick” Whittington – yes, the very one from the folk tale – left money in his will to set up a library in London. Today, that library is celebrating its 600th birthday...Read More... -
World’s First Youth Culture Museum to open in Camden, London
London is set to welcome the world’s first museum dedicated solely to youth culture this December, based in Camden at the St. Pancras Campus on Georgiana Street. The Museum of YouthRead More...

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Buying a home in the UK has become marginally more affordable in 2024, as wages outpaced house prices and mortgage costs, according to Halifax, the country's largest mortgage lender.

The UK government has announced stricter sanctions against employers who exploit foreign workers, following evidence of widespread abuses, particularly in the social care sector.
Plans to build up to 1,650 homes on fields bordering Birchington village have been approved, despite significant local opposition. The outline planning application, submitted in 2021 by
The UK government has announced an ambitious target of welcoming 50 million international visitors annually by 2030, reinforcing its status as one of the world’s top travel destinations while
Counter-terrorism police in London have arrested six individuals on suspicion of involvement with the banned militant group, the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK).

Supermarket loyalty schemes deliver real savings for shoppers, according to an investigation by the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). The inquiry was launched in response to

Daniel Andreas San Diego, a fugitive on the FBI’s most-wanted terrorist list since 2009, was arrested in Wales on Monday. The operation was carried out by Britain’s National Crime Agency,
Prince Harry, alongside other prominent British figures, will see their privacy lawsuits against the publisher of the Daily Mail go to trial in early 2026, London's High Court confirmed on Tuesday.

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fined Barclays £40 million ($50.9 million) for failing to disclose payments made to Qatari entities during the 2008 financial crisis.

Members of Parliament are set to vote on a "landmark" Tobacco and Vapes Bill aimed at addressing the increasing use of vapes among children and those under 18. The vote, scheduled for

