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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The Government is kicking off a fast-track review to scrap outdated licensing rules that have been holding back pubs, bars, and community events — and they want to hear directly from theRead More...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 number of centenarians in England and Wales has surged to a remarkable new high, with nearly 14,000 individuals reaching this age milestone. According to the 2021
Almost 430,000 18-21 year olds with an unclaimed Child Trust Fund, worth an average of £2,000, are being urged by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to claim their cash as part of UK

The City of London Corporation has announced plans to affix a plaque to the statue of William Beckford, an 18th-century plantation owner and two-term lord mayor with ties

The number of pubs in England and Wales being demolished or converted for alternative uses has risen by 50% in the latest quarter, according to official government

The leading UK manufacturing trade association has revised its growth forecast for the sector in 2023 and 2024, citing a significant decline in factory output and growing

According to property website Rightmove, asking prices for homes in Britain saw a modest increase this month, bouncing back from a significant drop in August. However,
Sir Keir Starmer, leader of the UK's Labour Party, has declared his intention to pursue a "significantly improved" Brexit agreement with the EU in the event of a Labour victory in the upcoming

Marks & Spencer is making a significant environmental move by replacing plastic carrier bags with paper ones across all of its stores. This initiative expands upon a trial that

In a pointed critique, former Bank of England Governor Mark Carney has lambasted the government led by Liz Truss, accusing it of transforming Britain into "Argentina on
Police authorities have taken a man into custody in the vicinity of Buckingham Palace.

