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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The Government is kicking off a fast-track review to scrap outdated licensing rules that have been holding back pubs, bars, and community events — and they want to hear directly from theRead More...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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British employers are the most likely among major European countries to include salary details in job advertisements, with 71% doing so compared to just 16% in Germany, according to
Downing Street has confirmed that there are no plans to phase out 1p and 2p coins in the UK, despite former U.S. President Donald Trump announcing an end to the production of

The UK government has significantly intensified its immigration enforcement efforts, leading to the removal of nearly 19,000 foreign criminals and individuals without legal status
King Charles III has officially granted the title of "His Highness" to Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan, following his recent accession as the 50th hereditary Imam of the Shi’a Ismaili

London's stock market began the week on a strong note, buoyed by gains in energy and precious metal mining stocks. The benchmark index climbed as investors braced for a packed schedule
Support for increasing the personal tax allowance from £12,570 to £20,000 is rapidly growing, potentially forcing Chancellor Rachel Reeves to address the issue in a Parliamentary debate.

Metropolitan Police officers in Camden have arrested a 16-year-old male and recovered 16 stolen mobile phones, which will be returned to their rightful owners.
UK immigration enforcement teams carried out over 600 arrests in January, a 73% increase compared to the same period in 2024, as part of the Labour government's crackdown on

The UK job market continued to show signs of cooling at the start of the year, with demand for staff declining at its fastest rate since mid-2020, according to a recent survey.

Lidl GB, the UK division of the German discount supermarket, has announced a pay increase of at least 2.8% for its 28,000 hourly workers. The raise surpasses the current inflation rate of

