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"I don't know if you're aware, but we're living through a pandemic right now," says Joel Robinson with a smile as he introduces his Jack the Ripper tour in London's East End.

Neil Lennon has told players not committed to Celtic to find another club, blaming their attitude for the Scottish champion's humiliating 2-1 Champions League exit to Hungarian

Harry Maguire was on Tuesday named in England's squad for their Nations League matches against Iceland and Denmark despite the Manchester United captain's arrest on assault charges in
After months of criticism over its response to coronavirus, the British government is facing a new battle -- from students in revolt over the grading of cancelled exams.

Britain on Thursday said it will reimpose quarantine for travellers from France and the Netherlands, prompting Paris to quickly announce a "reciprocal measure".

Britain will on Wednesday officially enter recession, with figures set to show an economic collapse of around 20 percent of GDP in the second quarter -- the worst contraction in Europe.

Deserted streets, empty restaurants, shuttered stores: London's financial districts remain largely abandoned by workers still worried about the pandemic and reluctant to return to office life.

The Premier League needs to overhaul its owners’ and directors’ test after the collapse of the proposed £300 million Saudi-backed takeover of Newcastle United, Amnesty International has
Mukhtar Ablyazov, infamously known for having embezzled more than $7.6 billion from Kazakhstan’s BTA bank in 2009, is currently being discussed by the UK Parliament, in light of the renewal

Britain's economic downturn fuelled by the coronavirus pandemic will be less severe than thought -- but the nation's surge in unemployment will delay the recovery, the Bank of England

Culture
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£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... -
Paul McCartney announces new album “The Boys of Dungeon Lane,” a nostalgic return to Liverpool roots
Legendary musician Paul McCartney is set to release his first solo album in more than five years, offering fans an intimate journey back to his childhood streets in Liverpool. The upcomingRead More...

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