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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The Government is kicking off a fast-track review to scrap outdated licensing rules that have been holding back pubs, bars, and community events — and they want to hear directly from theRead More...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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Transport for London (TfL) now operates more than 2,000 zero-emission buses across the capital, Mayor Sadiq Khan has announced. This makes London's fleet the largest of its kind in western

UK house prices fell by an average of £1,150 (0.4%) in May compared to April, according to the latest Halifax House Price Index. This follows a 0.3% rise the previous month.

Britain’s economy is showing signs of recovery following a sluggish end to 2024, according to Finance Minister Rachel Reeves, though she acknowledged that many citizens remain dissatisfied

Almost half of London’s boroughs are facing a serious risk of bankruptcy due to growing financial pressure from underfunded special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) services,

Six men appeared in court on Wednesday, accused of carrying out an arson attack in London allegedly orchestrated by Russia’s Wagner mercenary group. Prosecutors claim the attack targeted
Scammers have stolen £47 million from HMRC by accessing the online accounts of around 100,000 people, according to the tax authority.
Shares in discount retailer B&M dropped over 10% on Wednesday after the company reported a shortfall in annual UK sales and warned that rising costs would squeeze profits in the

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed confidence on Wednesday that a trade agreement with the United States—aimed at eliminating tariffs on British steel—will be finalized within weeks,
Tesla's new vehicle sales in the UK fell sharply in May, dropping more than 45% compared to the same month last year, according to preliminary figures released Wednesday by research group

British Finance Minister Rachel Reeves has greenlit £15.6 billion ($21.1 billion) in funding for transport projects across cities outside of London, aiming to reverse years of under-investment and

