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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The Government is kicking off a fast-track review to scrap outdated licensing rules that have been holding back pubs, bars, and community events — and they want to hear directly from theRead More...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... -
World’s First Youth Culture Museum to open in Camden, London
London is set to welcome the world’s first museum dedicated solely to youth culture this December, based in Camden at the St. Pancras Campus on Georgiana Street. The Museum of YouthRead More...

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The UK government has launched the £8 million Smart Shipping Acceleration Fund to propel maritime innovation and harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance productivity.

According to a recent survey, home prices in Britain are nearing their record peaks following the largest annual increase in a year, indicating that the housing market's early 2024 momentum

Thames Water is making a renewed effort to convince regulators to approve an increase in consumer bills of at least 40%, aiming to allocate more funds towards environmental initiatives.

Elfbar, the manufacturer behind two of the UK's leading vape brands, asserts its readiness to weather the impending ban on disposable vapes, according to its distributor.

Eurostar's chief executive has revealed to the BBC that an app intended to alleviate disruptions for UK travelers crossing the Channel will not be available in time for the implementation
Criminal gangs supplying Kremlin elites are smuggling stolen luxury cars, including Range Rovers and Rolls-Royces, out of Britain and onto the streets of Moscow.
London has reclaimed its position as the world's most expensive city to build in, surpassing Geneva after briefly losing the title last year.

The policing minister has voiced his deep concern following an incident where a Metropolitan Police officer referred to an antisemitism campaigner as "openly Jewish" during a pro-Palestine

After facing widespread criticism, the Welsh government has announced revisions to its £34 million default 20mph policy, with some roads set to revert back to a 30mph speed limit.


