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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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Britain announced on Friday that it will expand its lending capacity to support international purchases from British defence firms, aiming to boost exports of missiles, aircraft, and other military
The UK’s economic output declined by 0.1% in January compared to December, driven by a sharp drop in manufacturing, according to data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS)
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced plans to abolish NHS England, bringing the management of the National Health Service back under direct political control.
Sadiq Khan brings together government, businesses, charities, and community groups to secure new investment for cleaning up the capital’s waterways.
Britain’s housing market experienced its weakest month in over a year in February, as the momentum from a surge in buyers rushing to complete deals before a tax break deadline began to
Care providers in England must now prioritise hiring international care workers already in the country before seeking recruits from abroad under new rules set to take effect next month.
Thousands of London homes struggling with poor insulation and high energy bills are set to receive a major boost thanks to over £230m in funding secured by London Councils, social housing
Thousands of households in England are set to benefit from government-backed energy efficiency improvements, helping families cut energy bills and stay warm.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has condemned Britain’s benefits system as the "worst of all worlds," arguing that it discourages people from working and fails those who genuinely need support.
In a move set to ease tax filing requirements, around 300,000 people will no longer need to submit Self Assessment tax returns under new measures expected to be announced today.