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Anna Wintour steps down as US Vogue editor-in-chief after 37 years
Dame Anna Wintour is stepping down as editor-in-chief of American Vogue, a position she has held for an unprecedented 37 years.Read More... -
£35m George Street revamp gets council backing despite funding doubts
Plans to transform Edinburgh’s George Street have been approved by city councillors, with construction expected to begin in August 2027—if the money can be secured.Read More... -
Police seek help after £150,000 violin stolen from North London pub
Police are appealing for information after a rare 18th-century violin, valued at over £150,000, was stolen from a pub in north London.Read More... -
Chris Brown denies assault charge in London nightclub incident
Chris Brown has pleaded not guilty to assault charges related to a 2023 nightclub altercation in London. The 36-year-old US singer is accused of attacking music producer Abraham Diaw with aRead More... -
Louvre workers strike over overtourism, forcing sudden museum closure
The Louvre, the world’s most-visited museum, was forced to close its doors Monday after staff staged a spontaneous strike, citing unbearable working conditions and the overwhelming crush ofRead More... -
Pulp score first UK number one album in 27 years with more
Indie rock legends Pulp have returned to the top of the UK album charts for the first time in nearly three decades, with their latest release More debuting at number one, according to theRead More... -
Jonathan Anderson named creative director for both men's and women's collections at Dior
Jonathan Anderson, the celebrated Northern Irish designer, has been appointed creative director of both the men’s and women’s collections at Dior — marking a historic first for the FrenchRead More... -
King Charles to make history with new Canadian throne
When King Charles delivers the Speech from the Throne on Parliament Hill, he’ll mark a historic milestone: he will be the first reigning monarch to sit on Canada’s newly crafted throne.Read More... -
Animal welfare rules in British zoos undergo major overhaul
Zoos and aquariums across Great Britain are set to implement sweeping changes under new animal welfare standards aimed at improving the lives of animals and reinforcing the UK’sRead More... -
Royals and Beckham companions take center stage at Chelsea Flower Show
The Chelsea Flower Show opened on Monday with a star-studded lineup and an unexpected spotlight on dogs.Read More...
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In a decisive move, the UK government has chosen to intervene in a high-profile planning conflict surrounding a proposed film studio development near London.
Following the Chancellor's recent visit to Canada, where he observed how retirement schemes successfully pool employee contributions into larger funds managed by investors, the UK
The UK's population grew by 1% in the last year, largely driven by net international migration, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Britain's water companies have been ordered to return 157.6 million pounds ($206 million) to customers after missing environmental targets, as penalties mount for an industry under fire
British shoppers faced increased pressure on their budgets last month as grocery price inflation edged higher, according to industry data released on Tuesday.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is set to open a second golf course at his resort in Aberdeenshire next year. The new 18-hole links course, named the MacLeod Course after
England's Atlantic salmon population has reached an all-time low, highlighting the deteriorating condition of its marine and freshwater ecosystems, according to a report by the
The British pound weakened against both the euro and the U.S. dollar on Monday, as geopolitical tensions and uncertainty around central bank monetary policies remained in the spotlight.
British house prices surged in September, marking the fastest annual rise since November 2022, according to data from mortgage lender Halifax. The uptick in property prices has been driven
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's chief of staff, Sue Gray, resigned on Sunday after speculation about internal tensions within his advisory team. Her departure comes just over three months