UK News
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E-bike hire chaos: London mayor calls it ‘the wild west’
Dockless e-bikes have become a common sight across London — bright green Lime bikes scattered on pavements, outside stations, and sometimes in theRead More... -
UK economy edges up in August ahead of crucial budget
The UK economy saw a small uptick in August, according to new official figures — just as attention turns to what Chancellor Rachel Reeves might announce in next month’s Budget.Read More... -
London’s 24/7 Met Police counters cut to just two
London will soon have only two Metropolitan Police stations open 24 hours a day, as the force moves ahead with plans to close or reduce hours at ten more stations — breaking a long-standingRead More... -
Church of England bishops halt trial of same-sex blessing services
The Church of England’s bishops have decided to halt plans for a trial of standalone blessing services for same-sex couples, saying the proposal needs broaderRead More... -
£740 million “black hole”: London’s temporary accommodation crisis pushing councils to the brink
A new report has revealed a staggering £740 million funding shortfall for temporary accommodation across London – the equivalent of £202 per household.Read More...
Culture
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National Children’s Choir of Great Britain opens London auditions across four dates
Children aged 9-19 who love singing may audition to join the choirs from Easter 2026Read More... -
Cheers to change: cutting red tape could bring more food, music and fun to your local
The Government is kicking off a fast-track review to scrap outdated licensing rules that have been holding back pubs, bars, and community events — and they want to hear directly from theRead More... -
£20 million boost to keep local museums open and thriving
Millions of people across England will continue to enjoy their local museums thanks to a new £20 million government investment.Read More... -
Robbie Williams’ Istanbul concert canceled over safety concerns
British pop star Robbie Williams announced that his upcoming concert in Istanbul has been canceled after local authorities decided to call off the show due to safety concerns.Read More... -
Aloha London: British Museum honors the Hawaiian Kingdom’s journey across cceans
Two hundred years after Hawaiian royalty first set foot in London, their story will be brought to life in a new British Museum exhibition titled “Hawai‘i: A Kingdom Crossing Oceans”.Read More... -
Chained Bibles and tiny dictionaries: 600 years of the Guildhall Library
Six centuries ago, Richard “Dick” Whittington – yes, the very one from the folk tale – left money in his will to set up a library in London. Today, that library is celebrating its 600th birthday...Read More... -
World’s First Youth Culture Museum to open in Camden, London
London is set to welcome the world’s first museum dedicated solely to youth culture this December, based in Camden at the St. Pancras Campus on Georgiana Street. The Museum of YouthRead More... -
YouTube creators added £2.2bn to the UK economy in 2024
YouTube creators pumped an impressive £2.2bn into the UK economy last year, supporting around 45,000 jobs, according to new research from Oxford Economics.Read More... -
Royal visit celebrates the reopening of Lloyd’s Register’s historic London headquarters
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has officially reopened the newly refurbished Lloyd’s Register headquarters in central London—a building steeped in maritime history that is now lookingRead More... -
National Library of Brazil and British Library announce new partnership
The National Library of Brazil (FBN) in Rio and the British Library (BL) in London just signed a partnership to team up on research projects, public engagement, and knowledge-sharing aboutRead More... -
Martin Jennings chosen to sculpt national memorial of Queen Elizabeth II
Renowned British sculptor Martin Jennings has been chosen to create the statue of Queen Elizabeth II that will form the centrepiece of the UK’s national memorial in St James’s Park.Read More...
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World News
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has sparked buzz online after posting an AI-generated image of himself handing Donald Trump a Nobel Peace Prize medal—just hours before the U.S.
Former British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has taken on new advisory roles with U.S. tech giant Microsoft and artificial intelligence startup Anthropic, he announced on Thursday.
French President Emmanuel Macron is set to name a new prime minister within the next two days, according to the Elysee Palace. The announcement comes amid growing speculation about
U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, former President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, are heading to Egypt on Wednesday to take part in peace talks aimed at ending the Gaza
During his visit to India, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer made it clear that the UK will not be relaxing its visa rules for Indian citizens — despite growing trade and cultural ties between
The British High Commission in Kampala recently brought together senior policymakers, health professionals, diaspora leaders, and development partners for the Uganda–UK Health Summit —
Tesla’s sales in Germany took a hit last month, falling 9.4% compared to the same period last year, according to new data from Germany’s Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA).
Australia and Papua New Guinea (PNG) have signed a landmark defence agreement that deepens their military ties and commits both nations to come to each other’s aid if either faces attack.
Sanae Takaichi has just shattered one of Japan’s biggest political glass ceilings. On Saturday, the 64-year-old lawmaker won the leadership of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), putting
Elon Musk just hit another jaw-dropping milestone—he’s now the first person in history to cross the $500 billion net worth mark.