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Defence Secretary Ben Wallace met with his counterpart Defence Minister Boris Pistorius in Berlin today, days after announcing that the UK will be the first nation to

The Prime Minister met European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen at the Council of Europe Summit in Iceland today.

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy left the courthouse today after an appeals court in France upheld a three-year prison sentence, with two years suspended, for his involvement in

Former British Prime Minister Liz Truss will deliver a speech in Taiwan, emphasizing the importance of avoiding appeasement towards China and expressing unwavering

Renowned novelist Salman Rushdie has issued a warning about the severe threats to freedom of expression and publishing currently facing Western countries, calling it

The French government is seeking the recovery of 2.5 billion euros ($2.75 billion) in back taxes from multiple banks implicated in a tax evasion scheme related to
The UK and Japan will take their cooperation on science, technology and innovation to new heights, after agreeing to renew the two countries’ longstanding Science

Transport Secretary Mark Harper is set to meet his counterparts from the USA, Canada and Singapore today (Monday 15 May) as they work to decarbonise flight and

Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch today [15 May] flies to Switzerland to launch negotiations on a new UK-Switzerland free trade agreement (FTA) to boost trade between
Ukrainian President Zelenskiy has expressed confidence that Ukraine and its Western allies could make Russia's defeat in the ongoing war in Ukraine "irreversible" this
UK News
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NatWest profit climbs, but war risks and economic slowdown cloud outlook
NatWest posted a stronger-than-expected rise in first-quarter profit, buoyed by higher lending income, but flagged growing economic uncertainty and set aside funds to cover potential falloutRead More... -
England introduces sweeping renters’ rights overhaul affecting 11 million tenants
Millions of renters across England are now benefiting from the most significant expansion of tenant protections in more than four decades, as a landmark reform package comes into forceRead More... -
NHS hits mental health staffing target years early as demand continues to rise
The National Health Service (NHS) has reached a major milestone in expanding mental health care, announcing that 8,500 additional mental health professionals have been recruited acrossRead More... -
UK solar boom accelerates as energy security drives green shift
Britain is witnessing a sharp rise in solar energy adoption, as households and policymakers push forward with a large-scale transition to cleaner, domestically produced power. The surge comesRead More...

Culture
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Rare Declaration of Independence to headline landmark exhibition on America’s founding
A major new exhibition marking 250 years since the birth of the United States is set to open this summer, bringing together some of the most important documents from the AmericanRead More... -
Newly released UK archives shed light on early years of Northern Ireland Troubles
Nearly 1,000 previously hard-to-access government records documenting the early years of the Northern Ireland Troubles have been published online, marking a significant step in openingRead More... -
£127.8 million lifeline for UK arts venues signals renewed push for cultural access
More than 130 cultural venues across England are set to receive a significant financial boost as part of a £127.8 million government investment aimed at widening public access to arts andRead More... -
Paddington and Sondheim lead the pack as Olivier Awards mark 50 years of theatre excellence
London’s theatre scene is buzzing ahead of this year’s Olivier Awards, where a charming Peruvian bear and a classic Stephen Sondheim musical are tied at the top of the nominations list.Read More... -
A century of Marilyn: landmark London exhibition reexamines the woman behind the icon
In 2026, London’s National Portrait Gallery will mark the 100th anniversary of Marilyn Monroe with a major exhibition that promises to go beyond the myth and into the making of one of theRead More... -
£4 million boost brings new life to UK museums and expands public access
A fresh wave of investment is set to transform museums and galleries across the UK, with £4 million allocated to improve access, modernise displays, and better preserve collections for futureRead More... -
Kanye West banned from UK over antisemitism row, Wireless Festival 2026 cancelled
Britain has barred U.S. rapper Kanye West, now known as Ye, from entering the country, forcing the cancellation of London’s Wireless Festival where he had been scheduled to headline in July.Read More... -
Who stood behind Western support for Ukraine’s independence?
From the life story of British politician Stefan TerlezkyRead More... -
London secures £4.66m lifeline for Notting Hill Carnival as iconic festival marks 60 years
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has stepped in with a crucial £4.66 million funding package to ensure the Notting Hill Carnival goes ahead this August, as the world-famous event celebratesRead More...

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