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A company connected to Conservative peer Baroness Michelle Mone is being sued by the UK government for £122 million over claims it supplied unusable surgical gowns during the

In a landmark move toward clean energy, the UK government has announced a record £2.5 billion in funding to develop the world’s first prototype fusion power plant.

Less than a month after King Charles and Queen Camilla’s inaugural visit to Canada as monarch and consort, another member of the Royal Family is set to travel to the country.
Filipino families have fled their home in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, after two nights of violent unrest that police have described as “racist thuggery.”

Sterling hovered near its highest levels in three years against the dollar on Wednesday, while UK government borrowing costs climbed, as Finance Minister Rachel Reeves unveiled a multi-year
The UK will stop using hotels to house asylum seekers by the next general election in 2029, according to Finance Minister Rachel Reeves. The move is expected to save the government

The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has unveiled a £445 million rail investment for Wales, part of the UK Government’s broader Spending Review aimed at renewing the UK economy.

British Chancellor Rachel Reeves laid out how her government intends to allocate more than £2 trillion ($2.7 trillion) in public spending during a major speech on Wednesday, outlining a vision

Emergency workers visiting homes will soon be better protected from racial and religious abuse under new government legislation.
Reform UK has appointed former TV presenter and medical doctor David Bull as its new chairman, party leader Nigel Farage announced at a Westminster press conference.

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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