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MPs have voted 385 to 26 in favour of designating Palestine Action a terrorist organisation under the Terrorism Act 2000. The bill will be signed by Home Secretary Yvette Cooper and

A 92-year-old man has been sentenced to life in prison for the rape and murder of 75-year-old Louisa Dunne in what is believed to be the UK’s longest cold case to go to trial.

The number of migrants arriving in the UK on small boats has reached a record high in the first half of 2025, intensifying pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to deliver on promises to
UK energy regulator Ofgem has provisionally approved a £24 billion ($32.98 billion) investment plan aimed at modernizing the country’s electricity and gas infrastructure.

The UK government has begun implementing major changes to its immigration system, aiming to restore control of the country’s borders. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has announced the
House prices in the United Kingdom fell sharply in June, marking the steepest monthly decline in over a year and a half, according to new data released by mortgage lender

The ongoing UK heatwave is set to peak on Monday, with temperatures potentially reaching 34°C in parts of Greater London and Bedfordshire — and possibly nudging 35°C.

The UK economy expanded at its fastest pace in a year during the first quarter of 2025, driven by a surge in property purchases ahead of a tax break deadline and increased manufacturing
Confidence among British businesses has surged to its highest level in nine years, according to Lloyds Bank. Its latest Business Barometer shows optimism rose by one point in June to 51%

The UK government has announced a new initiative aimed at tackling obesity by encouraging supermarkets and food manufacturers in England to make healthier food options more

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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