UK news
Councillors in Barnsley have approved plans to raise their basic allowance by approximately £400 for the next financial year. The decision, made at a council meeting last month, comes amid

The UK government has significantly escalated efforts to combat illegal working across England since the summer, targeting rogue employers and disrupting exploitative practices.

British homebuilder Vistry (VTY.L) issued its third profit warning for fiscal 2024 on Tuesday, attributing the downgrade to delays in year-end transactions and project completions.

Lord Stuart Peach’s visit underscored the UK’s ongoing commitment to promoting security, stability, and prosperity in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), while supporting its aspirations for

The UK housing market showed signs of cautious recovery in November, with the average house price rising to £267,500, according to data from Zoopla. This figure reflects a 1.9% increase
Aviva has finalized an agreement to acquire its competitor, Direct Line, in a landmark £3.7 billion transaction, solidifying its position as a dominant player in the UK insurance market.

The UK economy showed no growth in the third quarter, according to revised figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on Monday. The ONS downgraded its estimate for gross

Thousands of people gathered at the ancient Stonehenge monument to welcome the winter solstice sunrise, celebrating themes of renewal, rebirth, and unity. The site opened its Monument

The UK has officially joined the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), a significant trade bloc spanning the Indo-Pacific region.
The Prime Minister has officially announced that Lord Peter Mandelson will serve as the next British Ambassador to the United States of America.

Culture
-
Newly released UK archives shed light on early years of Northern Ireland Troubles
Nearly 1,000 previously hard-to-access government records documenting the early years of the Northern Ireland Troubles have been published online, marking a significant step in openingRead More... -
£127.8 million lifeline for UK arts venues signals renewed push for cultural access
More than 130 cultural venues across England are set to receive a significant financial boost as part of a £127.8 million government investment aimed at widening public access to arts andRead More... -
Paddington and Sondheim lead the pack as Olivier Awards mark 50 years of theatre excellence
London’s theatre scene is buzzing ahead of this year’s Olivier Awards, where a charming Peruvian bear and a classic Stephen Sondheim musical are tied at the top of the nominations list.Read More... -
A century of Marilyn: landmark London exhibition reexamines the woman behind the icon
In 2026, London’s National Portrait Gallery will mark the 100th anniversary of Marilyn Monroe with a major exhibition that promises to go beyond the myth and into the making of one of theRead More... -
£4 million boost brings new life to UK museums and expands public access
A fresh wave of investment is set to transform museums and galleries across the UK, with £4 million allocated to improve access, modernise displays, and better preserve collections for futureRead More... -
Kanye West banned from UK over antisemitism row, Wireless Festival 2026 cancelled
Britain has barred U.S. rapper Kanye West, now known as Ye, from entering the country, forcing the cancellation of London’s Wireless Festival where he had been scheduled to headline in July.Read More... -
Who stood behind Western support for Ukraine’s independence?
From the life story of British politician Stefan TerlezkyRead More... -
London secures £4.66m lifeline for Notting Hill Carnival as iconic festival marks 60 years
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has stepped in with a crucial £4.66 million funding package to ensure the Notting Hill Carnival goes ahead this August, as the world-famous event celebratesRead More...

British Queen celebrates
Most Read
- Teen held after US woman killed in London stabbings
- Heave-ho Harry! Prince prepares to join the walking wounded in ice trek to North Pole
- Football: Farhad Moshiri adamant Everton deal above board
- "Master of English Style". Interview with Designer Lydia Dart
- Letter to the Financial Times from Lord Mayor Alderman Michael Bear
