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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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The British pound weakened against the strengthening U.S. dollar on Tuesday, following data that confirmed a slowdown in UK manufacturing activity in September.
Prices in British shops fell at their fastest rate in over three years this September, according to a report from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) released on Tuesday.
Formally launched today, NESO (National Energy System Operator) is an independent public corporation tasked with ensuring reliable, clean, and affordable energy for all of Great Britain.
Companies House has introduced a new regime aimed at improving compliance and supporting its core objectives of enhancing the accuracy of the UK company register and cracking down
British real estate portal Rightmove has turned down an enhanced $8.29 billion takeover offer from Rupert Murdoch's Australian property firm, REA Group. Despite this being the fourth
The four contenders for the leadership of Britain’s Conservative Party began outlining their vision for the future of the nation on Sunday, as immigration emerged as a key issue following the
A man has been arrested on suspicion of involvement in a cyberattack that affected Wi-Fi services at several UK railway stations, where Islamophobic messages were displayed to passengers
New data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveals that economic growth in the UK was weaker than initially reported during the spring. According to the revised figures, the gross
Robert Jenrick has reaffirmed his commitment to including a pledge in the next Conservative Party manifesto to move the UK’s embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem if he becomes the
In September, UK house prices rose by 0.7%, pushing the annual growth rate to 3.2%, marking the fastest pace since November 2022. The average house price for the month reached