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More zero emission trucks are set to drive on UK roads thanks to a £200 million boost to decarbonise freight vehicles, drive innovation and create new jobs as part of a week of government

Storm Babet, the second named storm of the season, is set to hit the UK and is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds, causing potential flooding, power cuts, and travel disruptions.
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, and Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Service, Sir Mark Rowley, will today (Tuesday, 17th October) convene a landmark meeting with world-leading

The first farmers to sign up for the new and improved Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) have this week received their first payment, Defra has confirmed (18 October).

The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has, today, published the annual reports for its Product Safety Database (PSD) for 2021-22 and 2022-23.

The UK's largest food bank network issued a warning on Wednesday, stating that it anticipates facing its most challenging winter yet, with the number of individuals in need of support likely

Official data published on Wednesday revealed that British house prices witnessed a meager 0.2% annual increase in August, marking the slowest growth rate since April 2012.
Global satellite services currently support activity that contributes £370 billion to the UK economy, which is around 17.7% of our GDP. As the cost of accessing space continues to fall and the
In September, official data reveals that food prices experienced their first monthly drop in two years, while fuel costs surged, leading to a consistent overall inflation rate of 6.7%.

Two Jewish schools in north London have been targeted with red paint, resulting in what police have identified as a "disgraceful attempt to intimidate and harass" the community.

Culture
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Rare Declaration of Independence to headline landmark exhibition on America’s founding
A major new exhibition marking 250 years since the birth of the United States is set to open this summer, bringing together some of the most important documents from the AmericanRead More... -
Newly released UK archives shed light on early years of Northern Ireland Troubles
Nearly 1,000 previously hard-to-access government records documenting the early years of the Northern Ireland Troubles have been published online, marking a significant step in openingRead More... -
£127.8 million lifeline for UK arts venues signals renewed push for cultural access
More than 130 cultural venues across England are set to receive a significant financial boost as part of a £127.8 million government investment aimed at widening public access to arts andRead More... -
Paddington and Sondheim lead the pack as Olivier Awards mark 50 years of theatre excellence
London’s theatre scene is buzzing ahead of this year’s Olivier Awards, where a charming Peruvian bear and a classic Stephen Sondheim musical are tied at the top of the nominations list.Read More... -
A century of Marilyn: landmark London exhibition reexamines the woman behind the icon
In 2026, London’s National Portrait Gallery will mark the 100th anniversary of Marilyn Monroe with a major exhibition that promises to go beyond the myth and into the making of one of theRead More... -
£4 million boost brings new life to UK museums and expands public access
A fresh wave of investment is set to transform museums and galleries across the UK, with £4 million allocated to improve access, modernise displays, and better preserve collections for futureRead More... -
Kanye West banned from UK over antisemitism row, Wireless Festival 2026 cancelled
Britain has barred U.S. rapper Kanye West, now known as Ye, from entering the country, forcing the cancellation of London’s Wireless Festival where he had been scheduled to headline in July.Read More... -
Who stood behind Western support for Ukraine’s independence?
From the life story of British politician Stefan TerlezkyRead More... -
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...

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