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The Metropolitan Police has arrested a man on suspicion of theft and criminal damage in connection to the removal of a street sign featuring artwork by Banksy, the elusive artist.

As the Christmas rush kicks in, millions of travelers have hit the roads and railways, marking one of the busiest travel periods of the year in the UK.
As the winter solstice marks the shortest day and the longest night of the year, crowds flocked to Stonehenge in Wiltshire to witness the sunrise.

The Home Office has scaled back plans to raise the required salary for bringing family members to the UK to £38,700 next spring, retracting the increase from the current £18,600 announced

King Charles welcomed members of the Royal Family for a festive lunch at Windsor Castle, marking a precursor to their annual Sandringham celebrations in Norfolk.

Government borrowing exceeded forecasts in November, according to the latest official data, despite a slight decrease from the previous year. November's borrowing reached £14.3 billion,

London continues to outperform the rest of the UK in cutting energy use, driving down carbon emissions and supporting investment in green technologies from new developments through the
In the year leading up to October, British house prices saw a significant decline of 1.2%, marking the sharpest annual fall since October 2011, as per the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

The Met Office issues caution as Storm Pia gears up to unleash gusts of up to 80mph across portions of the UK. This imminent weather event may spell trouble for Christmas travel plans,
Shona Robison revealed significant income tax adjustments while presenting the Scottish budget.

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Who stood behind Western support for Ukraine’s independence?
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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... -
Paul McCartney announces new album “The Boys of Dungeon Lane,” a nostalgic return to Liverpool roots
Legendary musician Paul McCartney is set to release his first solo album in more than five years, offering fans an intimate journey back to his childhood streets in Liverpool. The upcomingRead More... -
The National Gallery visitor numbers surge 29% in 2025 after bicentenary and Sainsbury Wing reopening
The National Gallery has reported a remarkable resurgence in visitor numbers, with a 29% increase in attendance during 2025 following its landmark bicentenary celebrations and theRead More... -
The National Lottery Heritage Fund has awarded £141,000 to preserve historic synagogues
A new grant from the National Lottery will help preserve historic synagogues in areas such as Wales, Brighton, and the East End, addressing the challenges of declining congregations andRead More... -
Lady Mayor hosts landmark Mansion House dinner celebrating women leaders and future trailblazers in the UK
In a historic first for Mansion House, the official residence of the City of London’s Lord Mayor, a special dinner was held to honour the achievements of women leaders across the UK and theRead More... -
Natural History Museum becomes UK’s most visited attraction in 2025, surpassing British Museum
London’s Natural History Museum has claimed the spot as the United Kingdom’s most popular tourist attraction in 2025, drawing a record-breaking 7.1 million visitors over the year.Read More... -
IWM acquires Dame Vera Lynn’s wartime archive: 600 letters reveal untold stories of love and loss
The Imperial War Museums (IWM) has secured a remarkable piece of British history with the acquisition of the complete Second World War archive of Dame Vera Lynn — the belovedRead More... -
UK City of Culture 2029: nine destinations shortlisted as cultural race heats up
Nine destinations across the UK have been officially longlisted in the race to become the UK City of Culture for 2029, marking the next phase of one of the country’s most influential culturalRead More... -
Paris museum unveils enchanting “Unicorns!” exhibition exploring myth across cultures
The Musée National du Moyen Âge, also known as the Musée de Cluny, is inviting visitors into a world where myth meets history with its captivating exhibition, “Unicorns!”. The show delvesRead More...

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