UK News
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More than £400m paid to farmers under sustainable food schemes
More than £400 million has already been paid to farmers under government-backed environmental farming schemes, with three quarters of eligible claimants receiving their money just weeksRead More... -
City of London Corporation approves £211m programme to modernise 2,900 homes across the capital
Nearly 3,000 homes across London are set to benefit from a £211 million investment after the City of London Corporation approved a major programme of housing upgrades.Read More... -
Response to planned withdrawal of Zipcar from the UK
London Councils has expressed concern following Zipcar’s announcement that it intends to withdraw from the UK market.Read More... -
UK launches unified Military Intelligence Services as hostile threats intensify
The UK has unveiled a sweeping overhaul of its defence intelligence apparatus, launching the new ‘Military Intelligence Services (MIS)’ in a bid to speed up how the Armed Forces gather,Read More...

Culture
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Earliest evidence of human fire-making unearthed in Suffolk
A team led by the British Museum has uncovered what is now the earliest known evidence of humans deliberately making fire—dating back around 400,000 years—at a site in Barnham,Read More... -
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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A plaque honouring the memory of British officials and Anglican clergy who saved thousands of Jews from the Nazis has been unveiled at the British embassy in Vienna. The ceremony was led
China has expressed strong dissatisfaction with Germany’s reported plans to ban Chinese tech giants Huawei and ZTE from its 5G network. The Chinese embassy in Berlin issued a statement

The Bank of Israel, in collaboration with the central banks of Norway and Sweden and the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) Innovation Hub, has concluded a joint research project to

The Romantic Road is a two-lane, 220-mile route that traverses the southern German provinces of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. This scenic trail takes you through rolling vineyards, misty

According to the Dutch national statistics agency CBS, renewable resources accounted for 40% of electricity production in the Netherlands in 2022, an increase from 33% in 2021. The increase

According to executives, bankers, and data analyzed by Reuters, some Chinese companies are holding on to dollar revenues from exports, while others are turning to foreign exchange hedging

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has denied any wrongdoing after a report emerged alleging that a $3.2 million jewelry set gifted to him and his wife by the Saudi Arabian government

A recent study by Nomad Capitalist has revealed that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has the most powerful passport in the world. This ranking is due to the UAE’s visa-free travel privileges,

North Korea has accused the United States of being responsible for the breakdown of international arms control systems and justifying Pyongyang's nuclear weapons as a necessary response
The Norwegian government has issued an apology to reindeer herders after activists staged a week-long protest against a wind farm they claim infringes on the rights of the indigenous Sami

