UK News
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South Yorkshire launches £125 million initiative to boost health and employment
South Yorkshire has become the first region to launch a major new government-backed programme aimed at tackling economic inactivity and helping people get back to work.Read More... -
UK employers brace for price hikes as tax increase looms
Pub owner Philip Thorley sees little choice but to raise prices next week when a major tax hike hits British businesses. For him and many others, it's the only way to manage the added burdenRead More... -
Historic Scottish castle once home to Queen Margaret Tudor hits the market for £1 million
A stunning medieval castle with royal roots is up for sale in Scotland, offering a rare chance to own a slice of history for £1,050,000.Read More... -
London Luton Airport expansion approved by Secretary of State for Transport
The Secretary of State for Transport has officially approved the development consent for the expansion of London Luton Airport.Read More... -
UK vows calm response, still seeks trade deal after Trump’s 10% tariffs
Britain’s Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds has pledged to “remain calm” and continue pursuing a trade agreement with the United States, following President Donald Trump’s decision toRead More...
Culture
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£1bn Chinese ceramics gift to British Museum approved
The Charity Commission has officially approved the largest donation in the British Museum’s history—a collection of Chinese ceramics valued at around £1 billion.Read More... -
UK to return Nazi-looted painting to Jewish family
A 17th-century painting stolen by the Nazis in 1940 from a Jewish art collector in Belgium is set to be returned to the collector’s descendants, the British government announced on Saturday,Read More... -
Queen Camilla launches new Reading Medal to celebrate literary champions
Queen Camilla has unveiled The Queen’s Reading Room Medal, a new honor recognizing individuals who have made significant contributions to promoting books, reading, and literature in theirRead More... -
Blackpool Pleasure Beach to cut hours and close rides after £2.7m loss
One of the UK’s most iconic theme parks, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, has announced it will be closing some rides and reducing opening hours following a £2.7 million pre-tax loss.Read More... -
Charity shop stunned as rare Chinese Bible fetches £56,000 at auction
Staff at an Oxfam bookshop in Chelmsford were left "absolutely speechless" after a donated Bible sold at auction for an astonishing £56,280—far exceeding its estimated value of just £800.Read More... -
London Marathon 2025: a historic milestone for the UK’s capital race
The 2025 TCS London Marathon is gearing up to make history. Celebrating its 45th edition, the event is set to become the world’s largest marathon, surpassing the New York City Marathon'sRead More... -
British Museum tops UK visitor charts again in 2024
For the second consecutive year, the British Museum has claimed the title of the UK’s most-visited attraction. The iconic London institution welcomed an impressive 6,479,952 visitors in 2024,Read More... -
Britain's Bloomsbury Publishing expects annual trading to exceed forecasts
Bloomsbury Publishing (BMY.L) announced on Thursday that its annual trading performance is set to surpass market expectations, driven by strong demand for its fiction titles and anRead More... -
£1.1bn British Library expansion moves forward
Plans for a £1.1bn extension of the British Library are officially moving ahead, with completion expected by 2032, the developer has confirmed.Read More... -
Waterstones to leave historic Oxford bookstore for new Queen Street location
Oxford’s iconic Waterstones bookstore is set to leave its historic home in William Baker House and relocate to a new premises in the city centre.Read More... -
Edvard Munch’s portraits take center stage in new London exhibition
A new exhibition at London’s National Portrait Gallery is shining a light on Edvard Munch’s mastery of portraiture, revealing a deeper side to the artist best known for The Scream.Read More... -
This is London’s best bookshop, according to Time Out
Daunt Books in Marylebone takes the top spot, thanks to its stunning Edwardian interiors and exceptional book selection.Read More... -
King Charles shares the soundtrack of his life for Commonwealth Day
From the legendary reggae rhythms of Bob Marley to the chart-topping hits of Kylie Minogue and the soulful melodies of Raye, King Charles has unveiled a selection of songs that have shapedRead More...
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World News
The second UK-Caribbean Trade and Investment Summit commenced in London, drawing participation from UK and Caribbean government officials, as well as senior investors.
Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, has expressed support for Donald Trump following his recent election as President of the United States. Farage, who spent time in the U.S. campaigning for
Prominent world leaders, including UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and France’s President Emmanuel Macron, have extended their congratulations to Donald Trump, who appears poised to
Former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson was asked to leave Channel 4’s U.S. election night coverage after repeatedly promoting his new memoir, "Unleashed." Johnson, appearing as a guest
Donald Trump has won two critical battleground states in the race for the U.S. presidency, tightening his lead and making it increasingly challenging for Democrat Kamala Harris to secure a
The UK Minister for the Overseas Territories, Stephen Doughty, is set to announce new support for Anguilla's health, security, and infrastructure during his first visit to the Overseas Territories
Prince William is set to visit South Africa ahead of the highly anticipated Earthshot Prize Awards Ceremony, which a Kensington Palace spokesperson has dubbed his "Super Bowl" moment.
King Charles and Queen Camilla made a brief private visit to a wellness center in India, Buckingham Palace confirmed on Wednesday. Following their recent travels to Australia and Samoa, the
Wales Office Minister Dame Nia Griffith and Deputy First Minister Huw Irranca-Davies recently attended events commemorating the liberation of ‘s-Hertogenbosch in 1944, which was freed by
The UK government has expressed deep concern over the rising tensions in the Middle East following a series of airstrikes by Israel on Iranian military sites early Saturday.