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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 pound saw mixed movements on Monday, slipping slightly against the euro while strengthening against the U.S. dollar. This came after European leaders reached an agreement on Sunday
Greggs has announced a surge in sales and profits for 2024, driven by new store openings, extended hours, and price adjustments.
Grocery inflation in the UK remained unchanged in February, according to market research firm Kantar. The firm noted that supermarket promotions played a significant role in boosting sales as
British homebuyers borrowed more in new mortgages in January than at any time since September 2022, while mortgage approvals dipped slightly ahead of the end of a temporary property
British homebuyers borrowed more in new mortgages in January than in any month since September 2022, while mortgage approvals declined slightly but remained stronger than expected,
British manufacturers slashed jobs at the sharpest pace in nearly five years last month as rising payroll taxes and sluggish demand weighed on the sector, according to a survey
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer warmly welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to Downing Street on Saturday, just a day after Zelensky's tense exchange with former US President
Many Jamaicans want to remove King Charles as their head of state, but a bill introduced by the government to achieve this has frustrated some critics who believe the country should go even
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has launched a public consultation on ambitious plans to revamp Oxford Street, marking the biggest transformation in its history. The proposals include potential
New initiative aims to increase London’s productivity, raise household incomes, and generate £27bn in additional tax revenue for public services.