UK News
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UK unemployment to reach highest level since 2015 in 2026 as Labour costs rise, NIESR warns
UK unemployment is on course to climb to its highest level in more than a decade, driven by rising labour costs and structural shifts in the jobs market, according to new forecasts from theRead More... -
Probation service in England and Wales ‘close to collapse’, MPs warn, as risks to public safety grow
Probation services in England and Wales are under such severe pressure that they may no longer be able to protect the public or reduce reoffending effectively,Read More... -
Wales police forces to receive record funding boost as government expands neighbourhood policing
Wales is set to see a major increase in neighbourhood police officers, backed by record levels of government funding aimed at tackling crime and improving community safety.Read More... -
Global biodiversity summit opens in Manchester as scientists, governments and business leaders push nature-positive action
Manchester is hosting one of the most significant international science gatherings of the year as more than 1,000 scientists, policymakers and experts from almostRead More...

Culture
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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... -
Museum of Oxford reveals 2026 programme focused on community stories, talks and events
The Museum of Oxford has unveiled its 2026 programme, setting out a year of talks, tours and hands-on events that place local people and shared histories firmly centre stage. The newRead More... -
£9m Claude Lorrain masterpiece faces possible export as UK scrambles to keep Baroque treasure
A Baroque landscape masterpiece valued at £9 million has been placed under a temporary export ban, giving UK institutions a final opportunity to keep the work in the country.Read More... -
Welsh towns invited to compete for first-ever UK Town of Culture title
Could a Welsh town become the very first UK Town of Culture? Communities across Wales are being invited to step into the national spotlight as the UK launches its inaugural Town of CultureRead More... -
In Bloom: How plants shaped Britain and the modern world
Plants surround us every day – in our gardens, our homes and even in our cups of tea – yet few of us stop to consider the extraordinary journeys they have taken to get here.Read More... -
UK launches first town of culture competition to revive local pride and boost economic growth
The government has officially launched the UK’s first-ever Town of Culture competition, marking a major new push to restore pride in communities and drive cultural-led economic growthRead More... -
Government announces academy trust inspections to strengthen school accountability
New academy trust inspections to boost transparency for parents and strengthen outcomes for childrenRead More...

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World News
The final UK evacuation flight from Wadi Saeedna airfield will depart this evening, ending the longest and largest evacuation from Sudan of any Western country.

The Prime Minister hosted Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister of Italy, at Downing Street today.

Following the temporary closure of the British Embassy in Khartoum, His Majesty’s Ambassador, Giles Lever, has been relocated from the FCDO crisis centre in London

On Thursday, European investigators in Beirut interrogated an aide to the central bank governor of Lebanon, as part of an ongoing inquiry into whether the governor

Big U.S. technology groups are being told by Britain to build, not buy. This message was made clear by the country’s competition watchdog, which dealt a potentially
Following the landmark joint communiqué between the Prime Ministers of Albania and the UK on tackling illegal migration, operational teams in the UK and Albania

In response to the ongoing conflict in Sudan, the UK government has announced an emergency airlift to evacuate British nationals from the war-torn region.

On Tuesday, the British government announced a "large-scale" evacuation of its citizens from Sudan after the warring factions agreed to a 72-hour ceasefire. Military

South African diplomat highlights challenges in evacuating people from Sudan and urges ceasefire to allow civilians to escape. Speaking on BBC's Newsday program, Foreign Affairs spokesman

The project included repainting runway and taxiway markings in reflective paint, replacing airfield signage with new compliant back-lit units, and coating the runway asphalt with a layer of

