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Cambridge Dictionary reveals ‘Parasocial’ as Word of the Year 2025
Cambridge Dictionary has selected “parasocial” as its Word of the Year for 2025, highlighting the growing public fascination with one-sided relationshipsRead More... -
‘Banksy’s ‘Girl with Balloon’ was stolen from my gallery – London is not safe for art’
The head of a central London gallery says he has abandoned his Fitzrovia exhibition space after a £270,000 Banksy print was stolen in a brazen smash-and-grab raid.Read More... -
London Art Fair to return in January 2026 with expanded global line-up
The London Art Fair will return to the capital from 21–25 January 2026, marking its 38th edition with an expanded roster of Modern and Contemporary galleries from the UK and abroad.Read More... -
Gold pocket watch owned by Titanic couple could fetch £800,000 at auction
A gold pocket watch recovered from Isidor and Ida Straus — the elderly couple immortalised in the 1997 film Titanic — is expected to sell for at least £800,000 when it goes under the hammerRead More... -
Blenheim Palace unveils luxury new summer festival with Katy Perry, Teddy Swims and Pete Tong
Blenheim Palace is set to join the UK’s major festival circuit next year with the launch of the Blenheim Palace Festival 2026, a new music and arts celebration staged against the statelyRead More... -
Jewish Small Communities Network celebrated in Parliament
Representatives from more than 50 Jewish communities across the UK gathered at the House of Commons on Wednesday for a Parliamentary lunch hosted by MP Andrew Snowden, theRead More... -
UK war memorials to receive £2 million preservation boost ahead of Remembrance Sunday
War memorials across the UK are set to receive a major funding boost as the government commits £2 million to safeguard tributes to fallen servicemen and women for future generations.Read More... -
Prince William announces Earthshot Prize 2025 winners in Rio
Prince William took to the stage in Rio de Janeiro to reveal the latest winners of the Earthshot Prize — a global environmental award he launched in 2020. The ceremony, held at the Museum ofRead More... -
World’s first museum of youth culture to open in London next spring
London is preparing to host the world’s first museum dedicated entirely to the lives and experiences of young people, with the Museum of Youth Culture now slated to open in spring 2026.Read More... -
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...

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British finance minister Rachel Reeves delivered her initial budget statement to parliament on Wednesday, revealing significant tax increases—the largest since 1993—and adjustments to fiscal
The teenager accused of fatally stabbing three young girls and injuring 10 others at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class remained silent in court on Wednesday while facing new charges related
British retailer Next announced on Wednesday that it expects annual profits to surpass £1 billion ($1.3 billion) for the first time, highlighting the success of the company's strategy
Israeli companies are increasingly choosing the London Stock Exchange (LSE) as a strategic platform for international exposure. Today, there are 22 Israeli-affiliated firms listed on the LSE with

On Wednesday, Britain’s new finance minister, Rachel Reeves, is expected to unveil one of the most substantial tax hikes in over 30 years. The tax measures aim to fund improvements in public

In response to rising homelessness, London Mayor Sadiq Khan has convened an urgent summit with Minister for Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Rushanara Ali MP, local councils, healthcare

The government has announced plans to revitalize the country’s housing market by transforming neglected brownfield sites into new housing developments. This effort, aimed at creating jobs
Over a million low-paid workers across the UK could soon see a boost in their wages as Chancellor Rachel Reeves reportedly plans to raise the minimum wage by more than 6%.
Over a million low-paid workers across the UK could soon see a boost in their wages as Chancellor Rachel Reeves reportedly plans to raise the minimum wage by more than 6%.
The Bank of England is expected to reduce its Bank Rate by 0.25% to 4.75% on November 7, according to a Reuters survey of 72 economists. However, nearly two-thirds of these economists

