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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... -
Top food experts join government effort to champion British food
21 March – Leading figures from across the UK food system have joined forces with the Government to shape a national food strategy aimed at restoring pride in British food and improvingRead More... -
Eurovision 2025: Austria clinches victory in dramatic finale as UK lands 19th
Austria emerged victorious at the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland, after a dramatic last-minute voting twist that saw singer JJ leapfrog Israel to claim the crown.Read More... -
Elton John slams UK government over AI copyright proposal
Elton John has strongly criticized the UK government's plan to let tech companies use music and other creative content to train artificial intelligence without guaranteeing fair compensation forRead More... -
Chris Brown charged in London nightclub incident
Singer Chris Brown has been charged with grievous bodily harm following a 2023 bottle attack in a Mayfair nightclub, according to Metro News at 01:10 CEST on May 16, 2025. The incident,Read More... -
Peckham Fringe kicks off with community focus
The Peckham Fringe, a vibrant celebration of local art and culture, launched its fourth season this morning, May 15, 2025, drawing crowds to South London’s creative hub. The festival, runningRead More... -
Melbourne council removes vandalised Captain Cook monument
A long-targeted statue of British explorer Captain James Cook will not return to a Melbourne park after the local government decided it’s no longer worth the cost of repeated repairs.Read More... -
Metro’s grassroots music Tube map celebrates London’s cultural scene
Metro unveiled a special Tube map celebrating London’s grassroots music scene, spotlighting iconic venues and artists. Launched five hours ago as part of TfL’s 25th anniversary, the project,Read More... -
Export bar placed on £10.2 million Botticelli painting to keep it in the UK
A temporary export bar has been imposed on a rare painting by Italian Renaissance master Sandro Botticelli, currently at risk of leaving the UK. Valued at £10.2 million, the painting,Read More... -
Climbing Churchill statue to become a criminal offence
The UK government is set to make it a criminal offence to climb the statue of Winston Churchill in Parliament Square, with offenders facing up to three months in prison and a £1,000 fine.Read More...
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Millions of public sector employees, including nurses, doctors, teachers, and armed forces personnel, have been offered pay increases ranging from 3.6% to 4.5%, following the government's
Sea temperatures around the UK and Ireland have spiked sharply, with some areas now up to 4°C above normal—a change that could affect marine ecosystems and swimmers alike.
The UK defence industry is set for a significant boost as European missile systems manufacturer MBDA announces a £200 million investment at its Bolton site, creating 700 high-skilled jobs.
The UK Government has been temporarily barred from signing a controversial agreement to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, after a High Court judge issued an
The UK’s Defined Benefit (DB) pension schemes have reached their strongest financial position ever, with a growing surplus that could unleash up to £160 billion to fuel economic growth and
TIME magazine has recognized the Prince and Princess of Wales as part of its TIME100 Philanthropy 2025, honoring their fresh and impactful approach to royal philanthropy.
A team of British climbers, all former special forces soldiers, successfully reached the summit of Mount Everest on Wednesday in a bold mission to climb the world’s highest peak and return to
Marks & Spencer (M&S), one of Britain’s top retailers, announced on Wednesday that a “highly sophisticated and targeted” cyberattack will cost the company around £300 million
UK inflation surged to an annual rate of 3.5% in April, up from 2.6% in March, according to data released today by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The figure surpassed both the 3.3%
German biotech firm BioNTech announced plans to invest up to £1 billion (approximately $1.33 billion) over the next decade to expand its research and development operations in collaboration