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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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HMS Somerset has been putting its anti-submarine warfare skills to the test in the Norwegian fjords, aggressively pursuing allied submarines at full speed as part of Exercise Arctic Dolphin.
The UK housing market is experiencing a significant upturn, with average property prices rising by over £12,000 in the past year. Homeowners in sought-after suburban areas are seeing
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has unveiled a historic £1.159 billion investment in the Metropolitan Police for the 2025-26 financial year—marking the largest funding commitment ever
British inflation rose more than anticipated in January, reaching a 10-month high of 3.0%, exceeding economists’ expectations. The unexpected jump challenges the Bank of England’s (BoE)
Average weekly earnings in the UK, excluding bonuses, increased by 5.9% on an annual basis in the three months to December, reaching £664 per week, according to data from the
Britain witnessed an unprecedented rise in anti-Muslim hate incidents in 2024, according to data compiled by the monitoring organization Tell MAMA. The group attributed the surge to the
Costa Coffee, the UK-based coffee chain owned by Coca-Cola Co, has announced a 5% pay increase for more than 15,000 hourly-paid employees, effective from April 1.
The British pound trimmed its earlier losses against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday following the release of wage data indicating steady earnings growth in the UK.
Bank of England (BoE) Governor Andrew Bailey stated in an interview on Monday that inflation is slowing, and an anticipated rise in price growth later this year is unlikely to cause long-term