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Around 80,000 military personnel living in single and unaccompanied accommodation in the UK and overseas are set to benefit from a major overhaul, as the
UK travel and insurance group Saga has raised its annual profit outlook after a strong year for its cruise and holiday businesses, buoyed by robust demand from over-50s travellers.

London’s nightlife could be on the brink of a major reset after the publication of a landmark new report setting out how the capital can protect, support and grow its night-time economy.
The Environment Agency has warned that the risk of flooding remains high across parts of Somerset and Dorset following heavy rainfall brought by Storm Chandra, urging residents to remain

Lloyds Banking Group reported a stronger-than-expected rise in annual profit, prompting Britain’s biggest mortgage lender to upgrade its profitability outlook and announce a major share
More than 300 skilled jobs on the Isle of Wight have been saved after government intervention and fresh investment from wind turbine manufacturer Vestas secured the future of its

Simplified regulations and tighter sludge controls designed to protect water quality and support sustainable food production
HSBC has crossed a major milestone, briefly becoming a $300 billion company for the first time as its shares surged to a record high on Tuesday.
The UK government is bringing some of the country’s leading artificial intelligence experts into Whitehall as part of a major push to modernise public services, improve national security and

London’s City Hall became a place of reflection and remembrance on 19 January, as Mayor of London Sadiq Khan and the Deputy Chair of the London Assembly, Andrew Boff AM, hosted a

Culture
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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...

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