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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The Government is kicking off a fast-track review to scrap outdated licensing rules that have been holding back pubs, bars, and community events — and they want to hear directly from theRead More...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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Official figures reveal that the UK economy contracted more than initially anticipated in July, primarily due to strikes by NHS workers and teachers, along with adverse

A recent poll conducted by Redfield & Wilton Strategies has revealed that Labour has extended its lead over the Conservatives to 20 points, setting the stage for two crucial by-elections.
The UK's unemployment rate increased slightly to 4.3 percent in the three months ending in July, while wage growth remained at an all-time high, according to official data

In a response to a social media video that seemed to depict a shop owner placing his hands around a woman's throat, an incensed crowd blocked a busy road in southeast
Pepco Group, the owner of Poundland in the UK, has made an agreement to take over the leases of nearly 71 Wilko stores. This move comes after Wilko, a longstanding

A series of measures to strengthen the immigration system and prevent abuse are being introduced to Parliament this week, marking the next step in the delivery of the

Britain's Climate Minister defended the results of a recent subsidy auction for renewable energy projects, asserting that it does not pose a threat to the country's climate

The state pension is poised for an anticipated increase of 8.5% in April following the release of pivotal data integral to the "triple lock" mechanism.

The September heatwave that had gripped the UK has finally come to an end, with the Met Office issuing a yellow weather warning for heavy rain and a significant drop in temperatures.
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