UK News
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"The sums don’t add up": nearly half of London boroughs face bankruptcy risk over SEND funding crisis
Almost half of London’s boroughs are facing a serious risk of bankruptcy due to growing financial pressure from underfunded special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) services,Read More... -
Six men on trial over London arson attack allegedly tied to Russia’s Wagner group
Six men appeared in court on Wednesday, accused of carrying out an arson attack in London allegedly orchestrated by Russia’s Wagner mercenary group. Prosecutors claim the attack targetedRead More... -
Scammers steal £47 million from HMRC using phishing attacks
Scammers have stolen £47 million from HMRC by accessing the online accounts of around 100,000 people, according to the tax authority.Read More... -
B&M shares drop 10% following UK sales decline
Shares in discount retailer B&M dropped over 10% on Wednesday after the company reported a shortfall in annual UK sales and warned that rising costs would squeeze profits in theRead More... -
Starmer confident UK-U.S. tariff deal will be finalized before July deadline
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed confidence on Wednesday that a trade agreement with the United States—aimed at eliminating tariffs on British steel—will be finalized within weeks,Read More...
Culture
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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... -
Top food experts join government effort to champion British food
21 March – Leading figures from across the UK food system have joined forces with the Government to shape a national food strategy aimed at restoring pride in British food and improvingRead More... -
Eurovision 2025: Austria clinches victory in dramatic finale as UK lands 19th
Austria emerged victorious at the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland, after a dramatic last-minute voting twist that saw singer JJ leapfrog Israel to claim the crown.Read More... -
Elton John slams UK government over AI copyright proposal
Elton John has strongly criticized the UK government's plan to let tech companies use music and other creative content to train artificial intelligence without guaranteeing fair compensation forRead More... -
Chris Brown charged in London nightclub incident
Singer Chris Brown has been charged with grievous bodily harm following a 2023 bottle attack in a Mayfair nightclub, according to Metro News at 01:10 CEST on May 16, 2025. The incident,Read More... -
Peckham Fringe kicks off with community focus
The Peckham Fringe, a vibrant celebration of local art and culture, launched its fourth season this morning, May 15, 2025, drawing crowds to South London’s creative hub. The festival, runningRead More... -
Melbourne council removes vandalised Captain Cook monument
A long-targeted statue of British explorer Captain James Cook will not return to a Melbourne park after the local government decided it’s no longer worth the cost of repeated repairs.Read More... -
Metro’s grassroots music Tube map celebrates London’s cultural scene
Metro unveiled a special Tube map celebrating London’s grassroots music scene, spotlighting iconic venues and artists. Launched five hours ago as part of TfL’s 25th anniversary, the project,Read More... -
Export bar placed on £10.2 million Botticelli painting to keep it in the UK
A temporary export bar has been imposed on a rare painting by Italian Renaissance master Sandro Botticelli, currently at risk of leaving the UK. Valued at £10.2 million, the painting,Read More... -
Climbing Churchill statue to become a criminal offence
The UK government is set to make it a criminal offence to climb the statue of Winston Churchill in Parliament Square, with offenders facing up to three months in prison and a £1,000 fine.Read More...
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The UK’s International Climate Finance (ICF) is backing efforts in Zambia to promote sustainable farming and eco-tourism as a way to reduce emissions and create new economic opportunities.
Foreign Secretary visits Morocco to expand trade and investment ties
Two key Russian airbases housing strategic bombers—one in the Arctic and the other in Siberia—were reportedly set ablaze in a bold drone strike attributed to Ukraine, in what Russian military
The Royal Navy has struck a significant blow against international drug trafficking, seizing over £26 million worth of narcotics during a major bust in the Arabian Sea—the second such operation
The United Arab Emirates has formally summoned Israeli Ambassador Yossi Shelley to protest what it called “shameful and offensive” actions by Israeli authorities and extremists at Al-Aqsa
The United Kingdom and the Maldives convened for their Second Strategic Dialogue on 28 May 2025 in Malé, reaffirming their dedication to strengthening bilateral relations and expanding
Uruguay's Deputy Chief of Staff Jorge Díaz and Interior Minister Carlos Negro made their first official visit to London from May 20 to 23, 2025, engaging in a series of meetings focused on
A new study led by the University of Oxford suggests that everyday activities like walking, shopping, or even tidying up around the house could play a key role in reducing your risk of cancer.
A British fishing boat has been seized by French authorities amid allegations it was operating without a licence in French waters. The vessel was intercepted by the French Navy’s patrol ship