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Anna Wintour steps down as US Vogue editor-in-chief after 37 years
Dame Anna Wintour is stepping down as editor-in-chief of American Vogue, a position she has held for an unprecedented 37 years.Read More... -
£35m George Street revamp gets council backing despite funding doubts
Plans to transform Edinburgh’s George Street have been approved by city councillors, with construction expected to begin in August 2027—if the money can be secured.Read More... -
Police seek help after £150,000 violin stolen from North London pub
Police are appealing for information after a rare 18th-century violin, valued at over £150,000, was stolen from a pub in north London.Read More... -
Chris Brown denies assault charge in London nightclub incident
Chris Brown has pleaded not guilty to assault charges related to a 2023 nightclub altercation in London. The 36-year-old US singer is accused of attacking music producer Abraham Diaw with aRead More... -
Louvre workers strike over overtourism, forcing sudden museum closure
The Louvre, the world’s most-visited museum, was forced to close its doors Monday after staff staged a spontaneous strike, citing unbearable working conditions and the overwhelming crush ofRead More... -
Pulp score first UK number one album in 27 years with more
Indie rock legends Pulp have returned to the top of the UK album charts for the first time in nearly three decades, with their latest release More debuting at number one, according to theRead More... -
Jonathan Anderson named creative director for both men's and women's collections at Dior
Jonathan Anderson, the celebrated Northern Irish designer, has been appointed creative director of both the men’s and women’s collections at Dior — marking a historic first for the FrenchRead More... -
King Charles to make history with new Canadian throne
When King Charles delivers the Speech from the Throne on Parliament Hill, he’ll mark a historic milestone: he will be the first reigning monarch to sit on Canada’s newly crafted throne.Read More... -
Animal welfare rules in British zoos undergo major overhaul
Zoos and aquariums across Great Britain are set to implement sweeping changes under new animal welfare standards aimed at improving the lives of animals and reinforcing the UK’sRead More... -
Royals and Beckham companions take center stage at Chelsea Flower Show
The Chelsea Flower Show opened on Monday with a star-studded lineup and an unexpected spotlight on dogs.Read More...
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The Community Security Trust (CST), Britain's main Jewish security organization, has issued a serious warning about the ongoing threats posed by Al-Qaeda and ISIS to the Jewish community.
Private rents in the UK have surged at the fastest rate since records began in January 2016, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The latest figures show a 5.1% increase in
Birmingham and London City Airports encountered technical difficulties today as their websites suffered outages, with Russian hacker groups UserSec and Anonymous Russia claiming
In a significant step towards acknowledging historical mistreatment, Rishi Sunak has formally apologized to LGBT veterans who were discharged or compelled to leave the military due to their
The United Kingdom has emerged as the working from home capital of Europe, with British employees spending an average of 1.5 days per week working remotely from their study, dining
In June, the UK experienced a welcome decline in inflation, with the rate dropping to 7.9% from the previous figures of 8.7% recorded in April and May, surpassing expectations.
Energy security minister, Grant Shapps, emphasized on Wednesday that the British government is resolute in its dedication to halve inflation, following a drop in annual consumer price inflation
A senior official has suggested that the UK government's emergency alert system should undergo testing every two years. This recommendation comes after a test alert, which was sent to an
The government has today (18 July) launched CONTEST 2023, a refreshed approach to the evolving and enduring threat from terrorism, which will safeguard the public by strengthening the
Tata, the owner of Jaguar Land Rover, is set to announce its plans to build a flagship electric car battery factory in Somerset, UK. According to sources familiar with the matter, the official