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The UK's unemployment rate remained steady at 3.7% in the three months leading up to January, according to official figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The employment

Lewisham council has announced plans to purchase a portfolio of 300 houses to provide emergency accommodation for families at risk of homelessness. The decision was made in response to

The King and Queen Consort of England attended the annual Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey on March 13, marking the King's first as monarch. Also in attendance were the

A new Wetherspoon pub, The Stargazer, is set to open in Greenwich, London on March 21. Costing £3 million, the 3,800 sq ft venue will be located opposite Mamma Mia! The Party and will be
- the Prime Minister announces doubling UK funding for 2024 to 2025 to build expertise on China

Commuters in London faced significant travel disruptions on Monday, as strong winds and heavy rain caused chaos across the capital. The Met Office issued a yellow weather warning from

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a £5bn boost to the UK's military spending, aimed at modernising the country's nuclear submarine programme and replenishing ammunition stocks

HSBC has bought the UK arm of collapsed US lender Silicon Valley Bank, thereby rescuing hundreds of British tech startups. After hours of intensive talks, the Chancellor of the Exchequer,

According to the latest figures, wealthy overseas shoppers are avoiding Britain due to the “tourist tax” imposed by the Chancellor at the time, Rishi Sunak. In 2020, he abolished VAT-free

On Saturday, a large crowd gathered in London to show their support for healthcare workers in the UK. The demonstration, organized by SOS NHS, a coalition of campaign groups and trade

Culture
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Rare Declaration of Independence to headline landmark exhibition on America’s founding
A major new exhibition marking 250 years since the birth of the United States is set to open this summer, bringing together some of the most important documents from the AmericanRead More... -
Newly released UK archives shed light on early years of Northern Ireland Troubles
Nearly 1,000 previously hard-to-access government records documenting the early years of the Northern Ireland Troubles have been published online, marking a significant step in openingRead More... -
£127.8 million lifeline for UK arts venues signals renewed push for cultural access
More than 130 cultural venues across England are set to receive a significant financial boost as part of a £127.8 million government investment aimed at widening public access to arts andRead More... -
Paddington and Sondheim lead the pack as Olivier Awards mark 50 years of theatre excellence
London’s theatre scene is buzzing ahead of this year’s Olivier Awards, where a charming Peruvian bear and a classic Stephen Sondheim musical are tied at the top of the nominations list.Read More... -
A century of Marilyn: landmark London exhibition reexamines the woman behind the icon
In 2026, London’s National Portrait Gallery will mark the 100th anniversary of Marilyn Monroe with a major exhibition that promises to go beyond the myth and into the making of one of theRead More... -
£4 million boost brings new life to UK museums and expands public access
A fresh wave of investment is set to transform museums and galleries across the UK, with £4 million allocated to improve access, modernise displays, and better preserve collections for futureRead More... -
Kanye West banned from UK over antisemitism row, Wireless Festival 2026 cancelled
Britain has barred U.S. rapper Kanye West, now known as Ye, from entering the country, forcing the cancellation of London’s Wireless Festival where he had been scheduled to headline in July.Read More... -
Who stood behind Western support for Ukraine’s independence?
From the life story of British politician Stefan TerlezkyRead More... -
London secures £4.66m lifeline for Notting Hill Carnival as iconic festival marks 60 years
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has stepped in with a crucial £4.66 million funding package to ensure the Notting Hill Carnival goes ahead this August, as the world-famous event celebratesRead More...

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