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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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Families across the UK could soon have greater flexibility when upgrading their home heating systems, thanks to new government proposals aimed at boosting green energy and lowering
The UK government announced plans to bring cryptocurrencies under formal financial regulation, aligning more closely with the United States rather than the European Union. Finance Minister
The British pound held steady on Monday, poised to post its strongest monthly gain against the U.S. dollar since November 2023. The move reflects broad investor retreat from U.S. assets
BP reported a sharper-than-expected 48% fall in first-quarter net profit to $1.4 billion, driven by weaker gas trading and refining margins. The company also announced that its strategy and
The UK experienced its warmest day of 2025 so far on Tuesday, with temperatures climbing to 24.9°C (76.8°F). The hottest spots were Ross-on-Wye in the West Midlands and Trawscoed in
Former Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair has warned that efforts to achieve net zero carbon emissions by eliminating fossil fuels are "doomed to fail." While reaffirming his support for the net-zero
Marks & Spencer, one of Britain's most iconic retailers, announced on Tuesday that some of its stores are experiencing shortages of certain food products due to an ongoing "cyber incident."
Grocery price inflation in Britain edged up to 3.8% in April, according to industry data released on Tuesday, adding more strain on consumers already facing higher energy, water, and council
Foreign nationals convicted of sex offences will be barred from claiming asylum in the UK under tough new measures introduced through the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill.
The government is introducing stronger protections to safeguard millions of individuals and businesses from having their bank accounts closed without clear reasons — a key step under its