UK news

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has dismissed Donald Trump’s claim that London is “heading for Sharia law” as “ridiculous nonsense.”

The UK and Scottish governments are heading for another clash — this time over digital ID cards.
Communities across Scotland are set to receive a major boost, with nearly £300 million of UK Government funding being put directly into the hands of local people to improve their towns and

As the government prepares its upcoming Budget, London’s boroughs are warning that this moment could be make-or-break for the future of council housing in the capital.
The UK Government’s Made in the UK, Sold to the World roadshow arrived in Edinburgh this week, celebrating Scottish expertise in financial, professional, and business services – and helping
The Co-op Group, one of Britain’s oldest and most well-known retailers, says a cyberattack earlier this year has dealt a heavy financial blow.

British police have arrested a man in connection with the ransomware attack that recently threw travel across Europe into chaos.

Buying a home in London already comes with a hefty price tag—but if you want to be close to a Tube or train station, expect to pay even more.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has fired back after former President Donald Trump accused the city of sliding toward “sharia law.” Khan’s office dismissed Trump’s
The Home Office has lost its attempt to overturn a court order that blocked the removal of a 25-year-old Eritrean man to France under the UK’s new migrant returns scheme.

Culture
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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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