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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The Government is kicking off a fast-track review to scrap outdated licensing rules that have been holding back pubs, bars, and community events — and they want to hear directly from theRead More...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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A proposed housing development on the outskirts of Oxford has raised concerns about the strain it may put on local resources. The scheme, which is due to be considered this month, involves

The local elections have commenced, marking the first major electoral test for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. The Conservative Party, which has faced a series of scandals, strikes, and economic

Heathrow Airport is currently dealing with a strike by security guards who are members of the Unite union. Talks broke down on Wednesday over a pay dispute, leading to the first in a series of

Oil giant Shell announced a profit of £7.6 billion ($10.4 billion) for Q1 2023, representing a 5.7% increase on the previous year and nearly £1.4 billion ($1.9 billion) more than experts had

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has reported that British new car registrations have increased by over 10% in April 2023, marking the ninth consecutive monthly rise

On Wednesday, the Lotto winning numbers were 12, 28, 33, 37, 42, 49, with the bonus number 25. However, no player claimed the top prize, leading to Saturday's National Lottery Jackpot

According to a new price comparison tool released by the UK's statistics office on Wednesday, cucumbers, olive oil, and cheese topped Britain's inflation chart in March. The price of a cucumber

The Conservatives are preparing for a challenging week in the upcoming local elections, with some analysts predicting that the party could lose as many as 1,000 council seats. Prime Minister

In what is being touted as the largest security operation in British history, a record 11,500 police officers will be deployed to guard the Coronation of King Charles this weekend in London.

