UK News
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UK bans video game controllers to stop Russian drone pilots
The UK announced Thursday that it is banning the export of video game controllers to Russia, aiming to prevent their use in piloting drones on the battlefield in Ukraine.Read More... -
King and Queen to host VE Day tea party honoring war veterans
King Charles and Queen Camilla will welcome war veterans to a special tea party at Buckingham Palace as part of the nationwide events marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day — the end ofRead More... -
Police accountability reforms head to Parliament
The government is introducing reforms to strengthen police accountability while giving officers more confidence in their duties. A key amendment to the Crime and Policing Bill, expected to beRead More... -
Miliband calls for global unity to tackle energy security challenges
UK Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has urged international cooperation to safeguard global energy supplies, warning of growing risks in a world where energy is increasingly being used as aRead More... -
£330m overspend on homelessness as housing crisis pushes London boroughs toward bankruptcy
London’s deepening homelessness crisis has become the “single biggest risk” to borough finances, with soaring costs putting local authorities on the brink of bankruptcy, warns LondonRead More...
Culture
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British Library set for £1.1 billion expansion
The British Library, the largest in the UK, is set for a major transformation with a £1.1 billion expansion project now approved.Read More... -
Export bars placed on two 18th century Agostino Brunias paintings
Two paintings by the 18th-century Italian artist Agostino Brunias, both depicting scenes from the Caribbean island of St Vincent, have been placed under temporary export bars to give UKRead More... -
Pope recognizes Antoni Gaudí's "heroic virtues," puts him on path to sainthood
The Vatican has taken a significant step toward making renowned Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí a saint, officially recognizing his "heroic virtues." Often referred to as "God's architect,"Read More... -
Britain’s oldest Indian restaurant faces closure amid Central London lease dispute
Veeraswamy, the UK's oldest Indian restaurant, is facing the threat of closure just before reaching its centenary, due to a lease disagreement with the Crown Estate.Read More... -
Communities invited to nominate beloved UK traditions for National Heritage List
This summer, communities across the UK will be able to nominate their favourite traditions—from iconic celebrations like Notting Hill Carnival and Hogmanay to time-honoured crafts likeRead More... -
£20m museum renewal fund opens for England’s civic museums
Civic museums across England can now apply for a share of the new £20 million Museum Renewal Fund, aimed at boosting access to collections, enhancing educational programmes, andRead More... -
The underrated UK city that was England’s first capital — 1,000 years before London
Tucked away in Essex lies a city that predates London as England's capital by over a millennium. Rich in Roman and medieval history, Colchester only officially became a city in 2022 as part ofRead More... -
Universal Studios to open first UK theme park in Bedford by 2031, creating 28,000 jobs
The UK is officially getting its first Universal Studios theme park, with a grand opening set for 2031. The landmark project, backed by the UK government, is expected to bring in a staggeringRead More... -
MI5 lifts the veil on 115 years of secrets in new exhibition
For the first time in its 115-year history, MI5 is pulling back the curtain on its shadowy past. A new exhibition at the National Archives in London, MI5: Official Secrets, offers the public anRead More... -
Tourist tax could help revive London’s arts and culture scene
A growing number of voices are calling on the government to allow London to introduce a tourist tax, similar to those already in place in many popular European cities. The Centre for LondonRead More... -
£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...
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India has given all Pakistani nationals 72 hours to leave the country following a deadly militant attack in Kashmir that killed 26 tourists. The move, announced by India’s Foreign Secretary
UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves expressed confidence on Thursday that Britain and the United States can reach a trade agreement aimed at easing the impact of U.S. import
Ambassador Holland condemns Russia's missile attacks against civilians in Sumy and Kharkiv over Easter and President Putin's transparently cynical attempts to portray
The UK is set to boost its defence and security partnership with New Zealand, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer deepens international alliances to protect Britain’s national interests.
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a short Easter ceasefire in the ongoing war with Ukraine, a move met with deep skepticism in Kyiv amid stalled US-led peace talks and continued
Hundreds of thousands of US-funded weapons left behind in Afghanistan after the 2021 Taliban takeover have reportedly been lost, sold, or smuggled, with some ending up in the hands of
Polish logistics giant InPost has acquired a majority stake in British parcel company Yodel, marking a significant step in its international expansion.
The euro slipped against the dollar on Thursday ahead of an anticipated interest rate cut by the European Central Bank (ECB), while the dollar regained strength against the yen after
British travellers returning from the EU or EEA can no longer bring meat or dairy products into Great Britain, following new Government rules that took effect on Saturday, 12 April.
A high-level international conference held in London on Tuesday called for immediate collective action to end the ongoing civil war in Sudan, which has led to thousands of deaths and displaced