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UK nears Chagos Islands deal with Mauritius, says Downing Street
The UK government is finalising an agreement with Mauritius over the future of the Chagos Islands, Downing Street has confirmed.Read More... -
Mayor invests over £10m to supercharge London’s creative industries and add £2.5bn to the economy
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has announced a major investment of more than £10 million over the next four years to support the capital’s creative and cultural industries—an initiativeRead More... -
UK grocery inflation ticks up, says Kantar
Shoppers in the UK saw a slight increase in grocery prices last month, putting more pressure on household budgets, according to new data from market research firm Kantar.Read More... -
UK house prices flat in March amid tax change, says Nationwide
British house prices showed no growth in March, according to mortgage lender Nationwide, following a recent government move to lower the threshold for stamp duty – the tax paid onRead More... -
Mayor Sadiq Khan unveils bold new London policing plan for 2025–2029
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has launched an ambitious new Police and Crime Plan aimed at revitalising neighbourhood policing and making London safer over the next four years.Read More...
Culture
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£1bn Chinese ceramics gift to British Museum approved
The Charity Commission has officially approved the largest donation in the British Museum’s history—a collection of Chinese ceramics valued at around £1 billion.Read More... -
UK to return Nazi-looted painting to Jewish family
A 17th-century painting stolen by the Nazis in 1940 from a Jewish art collector in Belgium is set to be returned to the collector’s descendants, the British government announced on Saturday,Read More... -
Queen Camilla launches new Reading Medal to celebrate literary champions
Queen Camilla has unveiled The Queen’s Reading Room Medal, a new honor recognizing individuals who have made significant contributions to promoting books, reading, and literature in theirRead More... -
Blackpool Pleasure Beach to cut hours and close rides after £2.7m loss
One of the UK’s most iconic theme parks, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, has announced it will be closing some rides and reducing opening hours following a £2.7 million pre-tax loss.Read More... -
Charity shop stunned as rare Chinese Bible fetches £56,000 at auction
Staff at an Oxfam bookshop in Chelmsford were left "absolutely speechless" after a donated Bible sold at auction for an astonishing £56,280—far exceeding its estimated value of just £800.Read More... -
London Marathon 2025: a historic milestone for the UK’s capital race
The 2025 TCS London Marathon is gearing up to make history. Celebrating its 45th edition, the event is set to become the world’s largest marathon, surpassing the New York City Marathon'sRead More... -
British Museum tops UK visitor charts again in 2024
For the second consecutive year, the British Museum has claimed the title of the UK’s most-visited attraction. The iconic London institution welcomed an impressive 6,479,952 visitors in 2024,Read More... -
Britain's Bloomsbury Publishing expects annual trading to exceed forecasts
Bloomsbury Publishing (BMY.L) announced on Thursday that its annual trading performance is set to surpass market expectations, driven by strong demand for its fiction titles and anRead More... -
£1.1bn British Library expansion moves forward
Plans for a £1.1bn extension of the British Library are officially moving ahead, with completion expected by 2032, the developer has confirmed.Read More... -
Waterstones to leave historic Oxford bookstore for new Queen Street location
Oxford’s iconic Waterstones bookstore is set to leave its historic home in William Baker House and relocate to a new premises in the city centre.Read More... -
Edvard Munch’s portraits take center stage in new London exhibition
A new exhibition at London’s National Portrait Gallery is shining a light on Edvard Munch’s mastery of portraiture, revealing a deeper side to the artist best known for The Scream.Read More... -
This is London’s best bookshop, according to Time Out
Daunt Books in Marylebone takes the top spot, thanks to its stunning Edwardian interiors and exceptional book selection.Read More... -
King Charles shares the soundtrack of his life for Commonwealth Day
From the legendary reggae rhythms of Bob Marley to the chart-topping hits of Kylie Minogue and the soulful melodies of Raye, King Charles has unveiled a selection of songs that have shapedRead More...
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World News
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said that trade negotiations between the UK and the US are "well advanced," even as new tariffs from Donald Trump are expected to take effect
Marine Le Pen, leader of France’s far-right National Rally (RN) party, was convicted Monday of embezzling European Union funds. She received a five-year ban from holding public office, a
A record-breaking EuroMillions jackpot of £209 million has been claimed by a lucky winner from Austria, marking the biggest-ever prize in the game’s history.
In 2023, trade between Poland and the United Kingdom hit an all-time high, reaching €36.4 billion—a 35% increase since 2018. The services sector stood out, with its value soaring by 70%
Tourists heading to the United States are being warned of stricter and more aggressive border checks that have already led to several detainments and deportations under former President
British firm Dints International has landed a £12.5 million contract to supply infrastructure and renewable energy operations in Angola—thanks in part to a key partnership with UK Export
Prince William has embarked on a two-day visit to Estonia to strengthen ties between the United Kingdom and the Baltic nation, particularly in light of increasing regional tensions with Russia.
According to a report by the Institute for Jewish Policy Research (JPR), around one million people worldwide are now “connected to Israel.” The new report states that over 630,000 Israeli
Lloyd’s of London estimates losses of approximately $2.3 billion (£1.78 billion) from the devastating wildfires that swept through Los Angeles earlier this year. However, losses in fine art were
Newly elected Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is embarking on his first international trip, heading to Paris and London on Monday to strengthen alliances as he navigates growing tensions