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Anna Wintour steps down as US Vogue editor-in-chief after 37 years
Dame Anna Wintour is stepping down as editor-in-chief of American Vogue, a position she has held for an unprecedented 37 years.Read More... -
£35m George Street revamp gets council backing despite funding doubts
Plans to transform Edinburgh’s George Street have been approved by city councillors, with construction expected to begin in August 2027—if the money can be secured.Read More... -
Police seek help after £150,000 violin stolen from North London pub
Police are appealing for information after a rare 18th-century violin, valued at over £150,000, was stolen from a pub in north London.Read More... -
Chris Brown denies assault charge in London nightclub incident
Chris Brown has pleaded not guilty to assault charges related to a 2023 nightclub altercation in London. The 36-year-old US singer is accused of attacking music producer Abraham Diaw with aRead More... -
Louvre workers strike over overtourism, forcing sudden museum closure
The Louvre, the world’s most-visited museum, was forced to close its doors Monday after staff staged a spontaneous strike, citing unbearable working conditions and the overwhelming crush ofRead More... -
Pulp score first UK number one album in 27 years with more
Indie rock legends Pulp have returned to the top of the UK album charts for the first time in nearly three decades, with their latest release More debuting at number one, according to theRead More... -
Jonathan Anderson named creative director for both men's and women's collections at Dior
Jonathan Anderson, the celebrated Northern Irish designer, has been appointed creative director of both the men’s and women’s collections at Dior — marking a historic first for the FrenchRead More... -
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...
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Polls have opened across the UK in today's general election after Rishi Sunak made a last-minute plea for voters to prevent a 'socialist supermajority' from taking power
Britain appears poised to elect Labour Party leader Keir Starmer as its next prime minister when voters head to the polls on Thursday, potentially ending Rishi Sunak's
Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson unexpectedly joined the British election campaign on Tuesday, delivering a last-minute appeal to bolster support for the
Nigel Farage's bid to secure his first parliamentary seat in Clacton-on-Sea has drawn enthusiastic support from his followers, who see it as a pivotal moment for his
The City of London has deferred its decision on 1 Undershaft, the proposed tallest building in the Square Mile, following objections from Lloyd’s of London's chair.
British investors have injected a record £11.4 billion ($14.5 billion) into equity funds during the first six months of 2024, driven by the anticipation of further central
London commuters experienced significant disruption during rush hour this morning, with severe delays impacting parts of the Underground network.
Britain's Labour Party is poised for a historic victory in Thursday's national election, according to a forecast by the polling company Survation released on Tuesday.
Prices in British shops rose at their slowest pace in nearly three years last month, according to industry figures that highlight the cooling of inflation, though
The CEO of British supermarket chain Sainsbury's, Simon Roberts, has called for the closure of a UK tax loophole that benefits foreign e-commerce platforms like Shein.