
Culture
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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The Government is kicking off a fast-track review to scrap outdated licensing rules that have been holding back pubs, bars, and community events — and they want to hear directly from theRead More...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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Grocery price inflation in the UK has surged to 4.1% over the past month—its highest level since February 2024—driven by increasing costs of chocolate, butter, and sun cream.
Some British pension funds will be required to merge into large "megafunds" with a minimum of £25 billion ($34 billion) in assets by 2030, the UK government announced on Thursday.
The John Lewis Partnership has received approval for its largest build-to-rent scheme, paving the way for nearly 430 new homes in West London. The development, which includes
Britain’s water regulator, Ofwat, has fined Thames Water a record-breaking £122.7 million ($165.36 million) for major legal failings. The penalty, announced Wednesday, is the largest ever
Nigel Farage has announced that Reform UK would introduce major tax and benefit changes aimed at making it easier for people to have children, if the party came to power. In a speech in

Shop prices in the UK edged down slightly in May, though food inflation picked up pace, according to the latest survey from the British Retail Consortium (BRC). The BRC reported a 0.1%
Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed changes to two major bus routes in central London, prompting concerns about longer journeys and reduced direct connections for passengers.

KFC, owned by Yum Brands, has announced plans to invest £1.49 billion ($2 billion) in the UK and Ireland over the next five years. The investment is expected to create more than 7,000 jobs
The UK government has announced a major £3 billion ($4 billion) investment in job training, aimed at equipping domestic workers with the skills needed to fill labour shortages and lessen the
A day meant for celebration turned tragic in Liverpool as a car collided with a crowd of fans during the club’s Premier League trophy parade on Monday evening.

