
Culture
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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... -
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The Government is kicking off a fast-track review to scrap outdated licensing rules that have been holding back pubs, bars, and community events — and they want to hear directly from theRead More...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...

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The British pound surged to a two-year high against the dollar on Tuesday, bolstered by expectations that the Bank of England (BoE) will cut interest rates less

The UK government has announced a £10.5 million investment to help UK ports prepare for enhanced European Union (EU) border checks. This funding, provided by

Prime Minister Keir Starmer acknowledged on Tuesday that he would need to make difficult and unpopular decisions, including the potential for "painful" taxes on the

British retailers experienced a third consecutive month of declining sales in August, with expectations of another drop in September.
More than 200 firefighters have responded to a significant fire at a high-rise tower block in Dagenham, east London, which is partly occupied by residents.
London residents are increasingly buying homes farther from the city, with the average distance reaching a record 63 kilometers (km) from the capital between January and June, according to

Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to deliver a sobering message to the British public next week, emphasizing that the extensive changes required to address the

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasized the need for open communication and deeper cooperation between the United Kingdom and China during a phone

On Friday, British energy regulator Ofgem announced a 10% increase in the price cap on household energy bills, effective from October 1.
The Met Office has confirmed that Storm Lilian, the 12th named storm of the season, is set to impact the UK on Friday, bringing winds of up to 80mph in some areas.

