UK news

A judge has concluded that a millionaire, Paula Leeson, who drowned in a swimming pool while on holiday with her husband, Donald McPherson, was unlawfully killed by him.
Britain needs an additional £1 trillion ($1.3 trillion) in investment over the next decade to stimulate economic growth, according to a report released on Friday.

The prison population in England and Wales has reached an all-time high just days before the government’s temporary early release scheme is set to begin.

Hereditary peers are likely to be removed from the House of Lords within the next few months, following the Labour government’s election manifesto pledge to abolish
The UK has committed to supplying 650 Lightweight Multirole Missiles (LMM) to Ukraine, part of a £162 million contract aimed at strengthening Ukraine’s air defence
Britain requires an extra one trillion pounds ($1.3 trillion) in investment over the next decade to stimulate economic growth, according to a report released on Friday.
The UK government will introduce new legislation on Thursday aimed at curbing water pollution by imposing stricter penalties, including potential imprisonment for

Following the elimination of former Interior Minister Priti Patel from the Conservative leadership race, five contenders remain in the running to shape the future of Britain’s
Britain’s service sector activity in August grew at its fastest pace since April, with price pressures easing, suggesting a more favorable inflation outlook and economic stabilization
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer issued a formal apology on Wednesday to the victims of the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire, which claimed the lives of 72 people.

Culture
-
Rare Declaration of Independence to headline landmark exhibition on America’s founding
A major new exhibition marking 250 years since the birth of the United States is set to open this summer, bringing together some of the most important documents from the AmericanRead More... -
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
