UK News
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150 nations agree landmark business blueprint to protect nature at UK-hosted summit
More than 150 countries have agreed a groundbreaking global blueprint to guide how businesses understand, measure and reduce their impact on nature,Read More... -
New toilets open at Morden Tube station under Mayor’s £15m London transport upgrade
New customer toilets have opened at Morden Underground station, marking the first new facilities on the London Underground network delivered under the MayorRead More... -
UK expands BN(O) visa scheme, opening independent pathway for thousands of young Hong Kongers
Thousands more people from Hong Kong will be able to start new lives in the UK after the government announced a significant expansion of the British National (Overseas) visa route,Read More... -
Universal Credit reforms aim to boost work incentives and support sick and disabled people into jobs
The government is pressing ahead with major welfare reforms designed to encourage more people into work, as new Universal Credit legislation is formally laid in Parliament todayRead More... -
NatWest agrees to buy Evelyn Partners for £2.7bn in major wealth management push
NatWest Group has struck a deal to acquire Evelyn Partners, one of the UK’s largest wealth managers, for £2.7 billion ($3.68 billion), including debt, marking aRead More...

Culture
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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... -
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...

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World News

The UK today [Monday 20 March] signed a pivotal digital trade deal with Ukraine that will support the country’s economy and greatly enhance the UK-Ukraine trade and investment relationship.

British Foreign Minister James Cleverly has pledged to assist Kazakhstan in developing alternative export routes that bypass Russia. On a visit to the Central Asian nation, Cleverly said that

Swiss bank Credit Suisse, which has been struggling in the wake of major bank failures. In a bid to avoid further market turbulence, UBS has agreed to acquire Credit Suisse, according to Swiss

According to a recent study conducted by Opinium Amsterdam, the plan to relocate the red light district to an erotic center may discourage some British tourists from visiting Amsterdam.

Israeli officials have said that they will not meet with the European Union's (EU) high representative for foreign affairs and security policy, Josep Borrell, should he visit Israel. This follows

To celebrate St. Patrick's Day, King Charles III sent a special message to President Michael D. Higgins of Ireland. The King conveyed his warmest congratulations to the President and

HSBC, the new owner of Silicon Valley Bank UK, has approved millions of pounds in employee bonuses just days after the bank was rescued from insolvency by the Bank of England.

On March 18, British Interior Minister Suella Braverman visited Rwanda to discuss the country’s acceptance of migrants who arrive in the UK without permission. This is part of a £120m deal

SVB Financial Group has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection to seek buyers for its assets, following the recent takeover of its former unit, Silicon Valley Bank, by US regulators.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to visit London for an official visit next week, according to an announcement made by his office on Friday. The trip, which is expected to

