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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The Government is kicking off a fast-track review to scrap outdated licensing rules that have been holding back pubs, bars, and community events — and they want to hear directly from theRead More...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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A cousin of Qatar’s ruler has lost a legal dispute in London’s High Court over ownership of the historic 17th-century "Idol’s Eye" diamond, a gem valued at millions of dollars, according to a
The British pound surged on Thursday after official data revealed that the UK economy unexpectedly expanded in the final quarter of last year, providing a rare boost amid broader
The UK economy posted a surprise expansion in the final quarter of 2024, with GDP rising by 0.1%, according to figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) today.

The government’s upcoming Spending Review presents a crucial opportunity to end the financial instability plaguing London’s local councils and unlock the city’s economic potential, according
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is facing internal party pressure as a group of Labour MPs push for a four-day working week with no reduction in pay. The proposal, backed by a dozen

Authorities in the United Kingdom have uncovered more than 160 unexploded practice bombs from World War II beneath a children's playground, revealing a much larger issue than

The United Kingdom experienced its second highest year on record for antisemitic incidents in 2024, with more than 3,500 cases documented, highlighting persistent hostility toward Jewish
Heathrow Airport is set to submit its long-anticipated third runway proposal to the government this summer, reaffirming its commitment to using UK steel and driving economic growth.

The UK is experiencing an icy blast due to a ‘Scandinavian high’ weather system, sending temperatures plunging and bringing snow to parts of the country.

The Church of England is set to take its first major step toward making its safeguarding system independent from the institution, aiming to rebuild trust following multiple failures in handling

