UK News
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London leaders call for urgent support as homelessness reaches ‘unsustainable’ levels
Responding to the government’s new national strategy on homelessness, Cllr Grace Williams, London Councils’ Executive Member for Housing & Regeneration, said:Read More... -
Camden Council to invest £2.4m in parks and green spaces in 2026
Camden Council has announced plans to invest up to £2.4 million in the borough’s parks and green spaces next year, with additional funding scheduled through to 2030.Read More... -
Government unveils faster, simpler trade remedies for British manufacturers
The government has issued its first strategic steer to the Trade Remedies Authority (TRA), setting out plans to make the UK’s trade defence regime simpler, faster and more responsive to theRead More... -
Appeal to trace three men after Enfield firearms attack
Detectives are appealing for information after releasing images of three men they wish to identify in connection with a violent firearms incident in Enfield in June.Read More... -
Charity Commission launches probe into Blackpool anti-poverty group over financial and governance failures
The Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into Blackpool’s Voice, an anti-poverty charity that has repeatedly failed to meet basic legal obligations on financial reportingRead More...

Culture
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Rothschild 15th-century prayer book set to fetch up to $7 million at Sotheby’s auction
Ultra-rare 15th-century mahzor features vivid medieval illustrationsRead More... -
Ray Winstone honoured with Freedom of the City of London
Ray Winstone, one of the UK’s most celebrated ‘hard man’ actors, has been awarded the Freedom of the City of London in recognition of his extensive charitable and fundraising work.Read More... -
Golden Globe 2026 nominations announced ahead of January ceremony
The nominations for the 83rd annual Golden Globe Awards were unveiled on Monday, setting the stage for the first major awards ceremony of the season on January 11.Read More... -
Mayor of London granted right to use historic GLC coat of arms
The Mayor of London has been officially granted permission to use the historic coat of arms once belonging to the former Greater London Council (GLC), following approval from the King.Read More... -
Who will shape the National Gallery’s tomorrow? Architects shortlisted for landmark expansion
The National Gallery has announced a shortlist of six architectural teams competing to design a major new wing as part of its ambitious £750 million Project DomaniRead More... -
National Gallery unveils ambitious exhibition programme for 2026
The National Gallery has announced a landmark line-up of exhibitions for 2026, spanning five centuries of European art and bringing together rare loans, first-ever UK presentations, and iconicRead More... -
OUP India launches 100 libraries for underprivileged children across Uttar Pradesh
Oxford University Press (OUP) India has partnered with the National Book Trust (NBT) to establish 100 libraries for underprivileged children across Anganwadi centres inRead More... -
Children’s author Iryna Kotlyarevska: “Stories born from family evenings”
Iryna Kotlyarevska is a name increasingly found on the shelves of family libraries. A mother of four, a Bachelor of Philosophy, a Master of Political Science, and the creator of the worlds ofRead More... -
Ashmolean Museum passes one million visitors for first time since 2008
The Ashmolean Museum in Oxford has recorded more than one million visitors in a single year, the first time it has reached the milestone in 16 years, the institutionRead More... -
Writer’s Award 2026 honours Jacqueline Crooks and Vanessa Londoño
Jacqueline Crooks and Vanessa Londoño have been named the 2026 recipients of the Eccles Institute and Hay Festival Global Writer’s Award. The announcement was made Monday evening atRead More... -
At Britain’s first plant-based Michelin-Star restaurant, most diners aren’t vegan
At Plates, the first fully plant-based restaurant in Britain to earn a Michelin star, the dining room is full most nights — yet the vast majority of guests aren’t vegan.Read More...

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Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has fired a top general who was in charge of the war against Ukraine, as part of his ongoing purge of the military leadership following the attempted coup by the

The Organization of American States (OAS) has expressed its concern over the Guatemalan Constitutional Court's (CSJ) decision to continue reviewing the results of the June 25 elections,
Syria's information ministry announced on Saturday the cancellation of accreditation for two local journalists working for the BBC, citing coverage deemed "false" and "politicized."

Today (Saturday 8 July), the UK Minister for Development and Africa, Andrew Mitchell, is visiting Cape Verde to attend the 2023 African Caucus Meeting as the guest of honour. The Caucus

In response to a recent increase in shark encounters with beachgoers, drones are now patrolling the waters off Long Island's coast, scanning for potential dangers beneath the surface.

The UK has announced plans to implement a new regime of sanctions against Iran, including expanded powers to target key decision-makers in Tehran. The proposals introduce new criteria for

A recent report by the Institute for Jewish Policy Research (JPR) sheds light on the current migration patterns of European Jews, particularly in Russia and Ukraine. The study suggests that the

