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Luciana Berger, a former MP who quit the UK's Labour Party in 2019 citing institutional antisemitism, has rejoined the party following an apology from current leader Sir Keir Starmer. Berger,

According to mortgage lender Nationwide, British house prices experienced the largest monthly drop in over a decade in the previous month. The data adds to signs of a slowdown in the
Government statistics have revealed that London has experienced the biggest rise in rough sleepers in England, with a 34% increase over a 12-month period. The report found that there were
According to a recent report by Kantar, food prices in the UK have hit an all-time high, with inflation rising to 17.1% in the four weeks leading up to 19 February 2023. This means that

Home sellers in London are accepting offers that are £28,900 below their asking price on average, or a 5.5% reduction, to secure sales as buyers are struggling with higher mortgage rates.

Bank station, one of London Underground's busiest hubs in the City, has undergone a £700m upgrade that took seven years to complete. The station now boasts a spacious and accessible

Lord Ivar Mountbatten, a second cousin of King Charles, has reportedly caused controversy by announcing plans to charge locals to walk their dogs on his 100-acre estate in Devon.
The Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Act 2022, which gained Royal Assent in April last year, has come into force today (27 February). It means that 16 and 17 year olds will no

The UK is expected to experience colder weather this week due to high pressure from the northwest, according to the Met Office. Despite some rain showers, the overall forecast is dry and

British utility Thames Water has announced plans to invest £1.6 billion ($1.92 billion) in the next two years to tackle pollution and reduce discharges into rivers. This comes after several UK

Culture
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Historic Bayeux Tapestry returns to England after nearly a millennium for landmark exhibition
The British Museum is preparing for overwhelming public interest as tickets go on sale for a once-in-a-generation exhibition featuring the legendary Bayeux Tapestry. The remarkableRead More... -
Universal unveils £5 billion UK theme park project, set to open in 2031
Comcast NBCUniversal has confirmed plans to invest more than £5 billion in building its first-ever European theme park and resort, marking one of the largest entertainment investments in theRead More... -
London gears up for biggest-ever summer of live music as global superstars take over the capital
London is preparing for a landmark summer of live music, reinforcing its status as the world's leading music city with an unparalleled programme of exclusive performances from some of theRead More... -
Eid festival marks 20 years in Trafalgar Square with music, food and family events
London’s annual Eid on the Square celebration will return to Trafalgar Square on Saturday, 30 May, as the popular event marks its 20th anniversary in the heart of the capital.Read More... -
Beatles’ final rooftop performance to be preserved in new London museum
The rooftop where The Beatles staged their iconic final live performance is set to become the centerpiece of a new museum celebrating the legendary band’s legacy.Read More... -
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...

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