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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The Government is kicking off a fast-track review to scrap outdated licensing rules that have been holding back pubs, bars, and community events — and they want to hear directly from theRead More...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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Oxford Street, one of the UK’s most iconic and busiest shopping destinations, will soon be transformed into a traffic-free zone, London Mayor Sadiq Khan announced on Tuesday.

Asking prices for homes in the UK have fallen at their fastest rate for the month of June in 14 years, according to new data from property website Rightmove.

Royal Air Force Typhoons stationed in Poland have scrambled six times in as many days, intercepting 15 Russian military aircraft operating near NATO airspace. The jets are deployed under

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has reaffirmed his commitment to pushing through major welfare reforms aimed at reducing the benefits bill, despite growing opposition from

For the first time since its founding in 1909, the UK’s foreign intelligence agency, MI6, will be led by a woman. Blaise Metreweli, a seasoned intelligence officer with over two decades of

British Finance Minister Rachel Reeves has indicated that the UK could support Israel in defending against Iranian missile threats, though she emphasized that the recent deployment of

Labour MP Ruth Jones has called for a complete ban on the import and sale of new fur products in the UK, reigniting debate around animal welfare and fashion ethics.

The UK government has formally urged Sainsbury’s and Morrisons to stop advertising heated tobacco products, stating such promotions breach existing laws.

The UK is sending more Royal Air Force jets to the Middle East as tensions between Israel and Iran continue to intensify, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed.
The UK government has announced a national inquiry into organised child sexual abuse, commonly referred to in the media as the "grooming gangs" scandal, after previously resisting such

