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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

British shop prices saw their steepest decline in over three years this October, but upcoming budget measures from Finance Minister Rachel Reeves may risk reigniting inflation, the British Retail

A recent court session has issued a clear message to unregistered boat owners on the Thames: register your vessels or face the consequences. Despite prior warnings, numerous owners failed
London tenants are allocating up to 60% of their income toward rent, a burden far heavier than in other parts of England and Wales.

British rail ticketing firm Trainline has once again raised its full-year revenue forecast, marking the second increase in under two months, citing a strong performance in the second half

London Mayor Sadiq Khan joined thousands at Trafalgar Square to celebrate Diwali, bringing together a lively mix of cultural expressions. The event featured hundreds of dancers in vibrant,

On Sunday, several Labour lawmakers criticized UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer for allegedly adopting a "colonial mindset" and attempting to sideline countries seeking discussions on
New data reveals that rent prices are increasing across all five southeast London boroughs, with Greenwich seeing the steepest rise.

A British man, Gabriel Budasz, 24, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for encouraging terrorism, including inciting violence against Jewish communities. Budasz was found guilty on four
Heathrow Airport anticipates setting a new record by handling 83.8 million passengers in 2024, spurred by a summer surge in travel. Between June and September alone, 30.7 million travelers

Culture
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Oasis set to return in 2027 with massive 38-date global tour
Oasis are extending their long-awaited comeback with an ambitious 38-date tour scheduled for 2027, taking the iconic Britpop group across the UK, Ireland, continental Europe and theRead More... -
UK moves to keep Stanley Spencer’s landmark resurrection painting
The British government has stepped in to prevent a major early work by Stanley Spencer from leaving the country, giving museums and galleries a limited window to secure the paintingRead More... -
London’s record summer of live music delivers £3.4bn boost
London has enjoyed a record-breaking summer of live music, with millions of fans attending concerts across the capital as some of the world’s biggest artists took to its stadiums, arenasRead More... -
Government blocks export of rare Anglo-Saxon artefact in bid to keep national treasure in UK
The UK government has imposed a temporary export ban on an exceptionally rare Anglo-Saxon metal mount, giving museums and galleries time to raise funds to keep the historicRead More... -
Jan van Eyck’s portraits to unite in landmark National Gallery exhibition
An unprecedented gathering of works by one of the Northern Renaissance’s greatest masters will bring Jan van Eyck’s portraiture into focus at the National Gallery this winter, with all 10 ofRead More... -
Europol sounds alarm over more violent museum heists across Europe
Museum robberies are taking a more dangerous turn across Europe, with organised criminal groups increasingly using heavy tools, explosives and other forms of force to steal valuableRead More... -
London marks UNESCO day with call for action, memory and justice on the legacy of the transatlantic slave trade
City Hall brings together community leaders, artists, young Londoners and historians to honour those affected by the transatlantic slave trade and celebrate the strength of African andRead More... -
Honiara welcomes a global showcase of wildlife photography
Some of the world’s most striking wildlife photographs have arrived in the Solomon Islands, as the British High Commission and the Solomon Islands National Art Gallery open anRead More... -
Britain’s festival season stages a cautious comeback as fans pay for more
Britain’s battered music festival industry is showing tentative signs of recovery, with several major events selling out faster than expected as organisers reshape their offer aroundRead More... -
British Week in Paraguay marks a decade with nine days of culture, food and music
Asunción is preparing for the 10th edition of British Week, a nine-day programme showcasing British culture and connections across Paraguay.Read More... -
Stefan Zweig’s London refuge marked with blue plaque 90 years after Austrian writer fled Hitler
A London address that once offered refuge to one of Austria’s most celebrated writers has been formally marked in honour of Stefan Zweig, the Jewish novelist and essayist who fled theRead More... -
Bloomsbury keeps profit outlook unchanged as AI partnerships boost early-year trading
Bloomsbury Publishing has maintained its full-year financial outlook after reporting a solid start to the new fiscal year, supported by continued income from artificial intelligence licensingRead More... -
Salman Rushdie warns free speech is under threat as London honours his literary legacy
Author Salman Rushdie has warned that freedom of speech is facing growing threats around the world, saying the right to express dissenting views is under increasing pressure even inRead More...

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