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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
A devastating fire at the Pulse nightclub in Kocani, North Macedonia, has claimed the lives of at least 59 people and left more than 155 others injured, officials confirm.
UK Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds has described the United States' decision to impose global tariffs on steel and aluminium as "disappointing," emphasizing that the government is
Ukraine has agreed to a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, following a push from the United States, as President Donald Trump lifts the pause on military aid and intelligence sharing.
This week, an important reform was launched in Ukraine: permits for purchasing firearms have begun to be issued online. According to the UNIAN news agency, in just 8 hours, Ukrainians
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to host virtual discussions on Saturday with leaders from nations willing to back a ceasefire in Ukraine, his office announced on Monday.
Former Bank of England governor Mark Carney is set to become Canada's next prime minister after securing a decisive victory in the Liberal Party leadership race.
Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) announced on Monday that two individuals linked to the British embassy in Moscow have been ordered to leave the country over allegations of
Swiss Railways plans direct connection to the UK by 2030
The United Kingdom, France, Italy, and Germany have welcomed the Arab League’s initiative to rebuild Gaza, emphasizing its potential for sustainable recovery.
China has fired back at President Donald Trump's latest tariff measures with a stark warning, declaring that Beijing is prepared for a full-scale trade war—or any other type of conflict.