UK News
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Record number of visa sponsor licences revoked amid crackdown on abuse
The government has revoked a record number of visa sponsor licences, taking tough action against employers found abusing the immigration system.Read More... -
UK house prices likely to dip as housing market slows, surveyors warn
Buying or selling a house in the UK isn’t getting any easier. A new survey from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) suggests property prices are set to fall over the next threeRead More... -
Prince Harry reunites with King Charles after more than a year apart
For the first time in more than a year, Prince Harry and King Charles sat down together in person. The meeting happened on Wednesday afternoon at Clarence House in London, marking a rareRead More... -
First-time buyers front and centre as new ministers push housing reforms
The new Economic Secretary, Lucy Rigby, and Housing Minister, Matthew Pennycook, are set to meet with major high street banks tomorrow as theRead More... -
Heathrow breaks record: over 8 million passengers in a single month
Heathrow Airport has just made aviation history. For the first time ever, more than 8 million passengers passed through the London hub in a single month, making it the first airport in EuropeRead More...
Culture
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Turns out David Bowie still had one more surprise up his sleeve
When he passed away in 2016, the world thought his last artistic statement was Blackstar – that haunting, brilliant final album shaped by his own awareness of mortality. But tucked away,Read More... -
Part of Victorian building collapses in Cleckheaton
A section of a former Victorian church, now used as a wedding venue, has collapsed onto a busy street in Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire.Read More... -
Black culture festival returns to Trafalgar Square this weekend
Trafalgar Square is set to come alive this weekend with the return of Black On The Square—a free festival celebrating Black culture, creativity, and community. Running from 12pm to 6pm, theRead More... -
Take a book, leave a Book: South London gets four new mini libraries
If you love books and the idea of swapping stories with your community, you’re in luck—Penguin Books is setting up four new “Book Stops” across South London this month.Read More... -
His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant Certificates of Merit awards 2026–2027
Nominations are now open for the 2026 His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant Certificates of Merit awards.Read More... -
“Toxic bullying culture” and “pandering to far right”: South London councillor walks away from Labour
A Lambeth councillor has dramatically quit the Labour Party, accusing it of fostering a “toxic culture of bullying” and “pandering to the far right.”Read More... -
For the very first time, Queen Marie of Romania’s delicate floral watercolors are heading to London
From September 18 to October 12, her works—kept safe for over a century in the manuscripts of the Romanian Academy—will be shown at The King’s Foundation Garrison Chapel Gallery,Read More... -
A huge Japanese food & culture festival is coming to London next month – and it’s totally free
For one day only, Trafalgar Square will transform into a vibrant hub of Japanese food, music, and traditions – and you won’t want to miss it. On September 21, the UK’s biggest annualRead More... -
Why England’s streets are suddenly covered in flags
Lately, if you’ve been driving around parts of England, you’ve probably noticed something unusual: lampposts covered in Union Jacks and St George’s crosses. In places like Birmingham,Read More... -
Notting Hill Carnival safety crackdown: 100 arrests and 50 weapons seized
Police have launched a major safety operation ahead of this year’s Notting Hill Carnival, arresting 100 people and seizing dozens of weapons in a bid to keep the huge celebration safe.Read More... -
Norwich castle reopens after £27.5 million transformation
After nearly five years behind scaffolding, one of England’s most iconic Norman landmarks has reopened its doors. Norwich Castle Keep – first built almost 900 years ago – has undergone aRead More... -
Kneecap rapper faces terror charge in London over Hezbollah flag
One of the members of Irish rap group Kneecap appeared in a London court on Wednesday, facing a terrorism charge for allegedly displaying a Hezbollah flag during a performance.Read More...
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World News
Princess Anne, the Princess Royal, received a warm welcome as she arrived in Aachen to open the CHIO Equestrian Festival 2023. The 72-year-old princess, known for her passion for
Jeremy Hunt, Chancellor of the Exchequer, will sign an agreement on financial services cooperation with Commissioner Mairead McGuinness, which will help to establish a constructive, mutually
A small business owner from Western Australia, Aaron Scott, was taken aback when he discovered that $15,000 had vanished from his credit account within minutes due to a malicious hacking
Pakistan's parliament has given its approval to the government's revised budget for the fiscal year 2023-24 in order to meet the conditions set by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and
Members of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are learning vital life-saving battlefield skills in the first combat medical training course of its kind to be delivered by the British Army and its
Diplomatic missions visit Turmusaya village and condemn settler violence in the strongest terms.
At least 227 migrants were rescued off Spain's Canary Islands on Thursday, following reports of over 30 deaths of migrants in the same area. The Coast Guard conducted the rescue operation
In a devastating boat accident off the coast of Greece, data suggests that at least 209 Pakistanis were among the victims. The information was shared by a Pakistani investigative agency with
Speaking at the Summit for a New Global Financing Pact in Paris today (22 June), UK Minister for Development and Africa Andrew Mitchell will announce that UKEF has started discussions with
The UK will today sign a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) designed to grow trade with Utah, a US state with a GDP of £201 billion in 2022 – equivalent to the economy of New