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The government has revoked a record number of visa sponsor licences, taking tough action against employers found abusing the immigration system.
Buying or selling a house in the UK isn’t getting any easier. A new survey from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) suggests property prices are set to fall over the next three
For the first time in more than a year, Prince Harry and King Charles sat down together in person. The meeting happened on Wednesday afternoon at Clarence House in London, marking a rare

The new Economic Secretary, Lucy Rigby, and Housing Minister, Matthew Pennycook, are set to meet with major high street banks tomorrow as the

Heathrow Airport has just made aviation history. For the first time ever, more than 8 million passengers passed through the London hub in a single month, making it the first airport in Europe

The ongoing Tube strikes have thrown London into travel chaos this week, and now the union leading the action wants the mayor to step in personally.
Oxfordshire County Council has approved plans to bring in a temporary £5 daily congestion charge for drivers entering parts of Oxford. The scheme, agreed by the council’s cabinet earlier

London Councils has welcomed the appointment of Steve Reed MP as the new Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government.
Londoners are facing yet another day of travel misery as the Tube strike drags into its third day—this time with the added headache of heavy rain.
The UK government has announced it could reduce the number of visas offered to countries that refuse to take back their citizens who are living unlawfully in Britain.

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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