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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The Government is kicking off a fast-track review to scrap outdated licensing rules that have been holding back pubs, bars, and community events — and they want to hear directly from theRead More...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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Storm Amy has claimed its first life as fierce winds approaching 100mph swept across the British Isles, leaving widespread damage and disruption in their wake.

After nearly a year of searching, the Church of England is finally about to announce its new leader. On Friday, the next Archbishop of Canterbury will be revealed—a decision that carries weight

Police have named the man behind Thursday’s deadly attack on a Manchester synagogue as Jihad Al-Shamie, a 35-year-old British citizen of Syrian descent.

British businesses are showing the weakest hiring plans since 2020, according to a Bank of England (BoE) survey released on Thursday. At the same time, companies expect consumer prices to

Thames Water’s lenders have put forward a new lifeline to stop the UK’s biggest water company from collapsing.

The UK Armed Forces are set to benefit from a major upgrade in how they manage and maintain their equipment, thanks to a new £320 million contract that will also create over
The UK government has announced major changes to its asylum system, removing the automatic right for refugees to settle permanently and bring family members to join them.
UK factories had a tough September, with manufacturing activity shrinking at the fastest pace since April, according to new data.
London’s homelessness crisis is spiralling, with new figures showing boroughs now spend £5.5 million every single day tackling it. That’s up from £4.2 million a day just a year ago.
The pound regained some ground on Monday, rising against both the dollar and the euro after two tough weeks of declines. Investors hit pause following the selloff, which had been driven by

