UK News
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MPs push for more operators to use Channel Tunnel
A group of MPs from South East England are urging regulators to let more train companies run services through the Channel Tunnel.Read More... -
Donald Trump’s second UK state visit: what’s on the agenda
US President Donald Trump has landed in the UK for a rare second state visit, this time joined by First Lady Melania Trump. The couple will be based at Windsor Castle during their stay, withRead More... -
North East England to become AI Powerhouse with billions in investment and thousands of new jobs
The North East is on the brink of a major transformation. The UK government has announced a brand-new AI Growth Zone in the region — a move expected to bring in up to £30 billion ofRead More... -
Eritrean man halts removal to France under new UK–France migrant deal
A 25-year-old man from Eritrea has won a last-minute legal challenge that stopped his planned removal to France under the UK’s new “one in, one out” migrant return scheme.Read More... -
State pension set to rise by 4.7% next April
Millions of pensioners are likely to see their state pension rise by around 4.7% in April – worth over £500 more a year for many.Read More...
Culture
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America’s secret party palace in London: where presidents crash and celebrities mingle
Tucked away inside Regent’s Park, on a private stretch of land the size of seven football pitches, sits Winfield House — the official residence of the US ambassador to the UK. On paper, it’s...Read More... -
National Gallery receives £375m boost for landmark expansion
The National Gallery in London is preparing for a major transformation after securing a record-breaking £375 million in donations to fund a brand-new wing.Read More... -
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...
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World News
According to a new study, polar ice is melting at an alarming rate and is responsible for 25% of sea level rise. The research, published in Earth System Science Data,
France, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have condemned the Chinese ambassador in Paris, Lu Shaye, after he questioned the sovereignty of not just Ukraine but all former Soviet republics,
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has confirmed that British diplomats and their families have been evacuated from Sudan in a "complex and rapid" operation, with work continuing to ensure the
As clashes between rival military factions in Sudan persist, the United States has evacuated its embassy staff from the country and France has announced plans to
On Saturday, tens of thousands of Israelis participated in protests against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's proposed measures to tighten control over the Supreme
On Sunday, the climate ministers of the Group of Seven (G7) agreed to hasten their phase-out of fossil fuels, a significant move towards achieving a global deal for all
During a joint news conference with NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg in Kyiv, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged NATO to make a political decision on inviting
The United Kingdom’s Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS), Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, is taking part in a series of high-level meetings in India this week, continuing
Britain's cybersecurity agency, the National Cyber Security Center (NCSC), warns that Russian-backed cyber groups operating outside formal Moscow control are a growing threat to critical
The UK’s Foreign Secretary James Cleverly begins a tour of the Pacific tomorrow (19 April), to strengthen partnerships with Pacific Island Countries, with a focus on