UK News
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England to add 13 new official bathing waters, including first-ever Thames site in LondonCommunities across England are set to gain safer, cleaner places to swim as the government proposes 13 new designated bathing waters, a move that couldRead More...
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UK commits £6 million in emergency aid as drought threatens millions in Somalia
The United Kingdom has announced £6 million in new humanitarian funding to help Somalia confront a fast-worsening drought crisis, as UK Minister forRead More... -
Jim Ratcliffe says sorry for immigration comments after criticism from UK Prime Minister
British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe has issued an apology after his recent remarks on immigration sparked criticism from political leaders and members of the public.Read More... -
Home Office spent nearly £700,000 defending Palestine Action terror ban as arrests and policing costs soar
The Home Office has spent almost £700,000 fighting a legal challenge brought by the co-founder of Palestine Action over the government’s decision to proscribeRead More... -
More than 1.4 million NHS staff to receive 3.3% pay rise after winter doctor strikes
More than 1.4 million NHS workers across England, Wales and Northern Ireland will receive a 3.3 per cent pay rise from April, the Health Secretary has confirmed,Read More...

Culture
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Londoners on trial: 700 years of crime revealed in a free City archives exhibition
From medieval pickpockets to notorious Victorian figures, seven centuries of crime, punishment and public fascination are laid bare in a new exhibition atRead More... -
Lost for centuries, Henry VIII’s golden love pendant finds a home at the British Museum
A golden heart pendant once symbolizing the doomed marriage of Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon has finally been secured for permanent display at the BritishRead More... -
British High Commission hosts Caledonian Ball in Lahore to celebrate growing Scotland–Pakistan partnership
The British High Commission brought a touch of Scotland to Lahore this week as it hosted the Caledonian Ball at the historic Sir Ganga Ram Residence, celebratingRead More... -
300-year-old Rysbrack Marble putti blocked from export as UK scrambles to save national treasure
A three-century-old marble sculpture by renowned eighteenth-century sculptor Michael Rysbrack has been placed under a temporary UK export ban, giving BritishRead More... -
Inside ICG PR: how an international PR agency shapes reputation for luxury, fashion, and cultural brands
Interview: the co-founder of Iris Consulting Group Iryna Kotlyarevska on building global visibility with cultural intelligenceRead More... -
London Zoo’s giraffes take centre stage in New London Underground poster celebrating 200 years of ZSL
London Zoo’s iconic giraffes have stepped into the spotlight with the launch of a striking new London Underground poster, marking the start of ZSL’s 200th anniversaryRead More... -
Rare 18th-century ‘Shock Dog’ sculpture by Anne Damer faces possible export from the UK
A rare 18th-century terracotta sculpture of a dog by pioneering British artist Anne Seymour Damer has been placed under a temporary export bar, amid concerns it could leave the UK unless aRead More... -
Astronomers Take Over: hands-on space gallery and live Planetarium shows launch at the National Maritime Museum
A new space adventure is landing in Greenwich. ‘Astronomers Take Over’, a playful, hands-on gallery led by real astronomers, opens at the National Maritime MuseumRead More... -
UK Prime Minister champions British theatre’s growing success in China during Shanghai visit
The Prime Minister has highlighted the growing global influence of British theatre during a visit to Shanghai, underlining how the UK’s creative industries are driving economic growth andRead More... -
King Charles and Queen Camilla host green carpet premiere at Windsor Castle for new Amazon prime film
King Charles, with Queen Camilla by his side, opened the doors of the longest-occupied castle in Europe for a sparkling evening at Windsor Castle, marking the premiere of ‘Finding Harmony –Read More... -
Karen Newman appointed to sculpt Queen Elizabeth II for National Memorial in St James’s Park
Renowned British sculptor Karen Newman MRSS has been appointed to create a new sculpture of Queen Elizabeth II as part of the UK’s national memorial to the late Monarch, the QueenRead More... -
UK government unveils £1.5bn culture investment to save 1,000 local venues and restore national pride
The government has announced a landmark £1.5 billion investment in arts, culture and heritage, pledging to safeguard more than 1,000 local venues across England and reverse years ofRead More...

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The UK has gone a full year without importing any Russian gas - in a boost for the country’s energy security and blow to Putin’s war machine.

The inauguration of India's new parliament is facing a shadow as 19 opposition parties have announced their boycott of the ceremony, sparking a political row.
UK Sanctions Coordinator met with US, EU and Canadian counterparts to discuss continued cooperation on Myanmar sanctions efforts.
The UK and Albanian governments have agreed a ground-breaking arrangement that will see hundreds of Albanian prisoners returned to their home country in

The British Government supported the participation of Guatemala in a 10-day AgriTech Trade Mission that took place from 19-29 March. The attendees were able to visit several places in the

The Family Medical Centre, has just become the first testing centre in Solomon Islands accredited by the UK Visa and Immigration Office to conduct TB tests.

In a significant stride towards gender equality in the country's legislative body, four female lawmakers have been elected as the first deputies representing three
UK Minister for Europe Leo Docherty is making his first visit to Armenia on 22 and 23 May to further strengthen bilateral relations.
In a powerful appeal for international support, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky invoked the tragic history of Hiroshima during his visit to Japan for the G7

German authorities have initiated an investigation into the suspected poisoning of Russian opposition figures in Berlin, as reported by various media outlets.

