UK News
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London transport staff safety crisis: mayor and TfL hold urgent summit as abuse and violence rise across network
Transport leaders in London have convened an urgent summit to address growing concerns about violence, abuse and intimidation faced by staff working across the capital’s transport network.Read More... -
Major redevelopment plans submitted for Crystal Palace National Sports Centre as Sadiq Khan pushes £23m green upgrade
A major step forward has been taken in the long-awaited transformation of the iconic Crystal Palace National Sports Centre, after a planning application was officially submitted to begin aRead More... -
UK government launches new programmes to boost women’s careers in tech and inspire the next generation
The UK government has unveiled a new set of initiatives designed to increase the number of women and girls entering and staying in the technology sector, tackling long-standing gender gapsRead More... -
Imerys pays £430,000 to restore Cornwall Rivers after series of clay pollution incidents
Imerys Minerals Limited has agreed to pay £430,000 to the Westcountry Rivers Trust following a string of pollution incidents in Cornwall that released clay into local waterways.Read More...

Culture
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Ireland and UK launch €5 million cultural partnership funding 12 major arts projects through 2030
Ireland and the United Kingdom have unveiled a major new cultural investment, committing €5 million to a dozen collaborative arts and heritage projects that will run through 2030.Read More... -
UK ministers host major interfaith Ramadan iftar at Lancaster House celebrating British muslim contributions
More than 180 guests from across the United Kingdom gathered at Lancaster House in London for a major community iftar hosted by government ministers, celebrating the contributions ofRead More... -
Ashmolean Museum returns 16th-century bronze icon to India
A 16th-century bronze statue that once stood in a temple in southern India has been returned by the Ashmolean Museum at the University of Oxford, marking the end of a years-longRead More... -
Prime Minister reappoints Stephen Belcher and Tim Dugher as Science Museum Group Trustees until 2030
The UK Prime Minister has confirmed the reappointment of Professor Stephen Belcher CBE and Tim Dugher as Trustees of the Science Museum Group for a further four-year term. Their newRead More... -
British Library Business & IP Centre celebrates 20 years of supporting UK start-ups
The British Library is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its Business & IP Centre (BIPC) with a special event designed to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs.Read More... -
Between protestants and princes: the Kozirod family through time
The surname “Kozirod” belongs to the category of relatively rare surnames, which today are found only in a few countries around the world, including Poland, Germany, the USA, the UK,Read More... -
UK music exports get £1.4m boost as 68 independent artists win global growth grants
Rising British music talent is set for a global push after 68 independent UK acts secured a combined £1.4 million in government-backed funding designed to grow international audiences, boostRead More... -
Emery Walker revealed: new exhibition explores the man behind the arts and crafts legend
A new exhibition opening this spring at Emery Walker’s House sets out to restore depth, warmth, and personality to one of Britain’s most influential yetRead More... -
London confirms St Patrick’s Day 2026 parade and Trafalgar Square festival
London will turn green once again next spring after the Mayor confirmed the capital’s St Patrick’s Day celebrations will take place on Sunday 15 March 2026, with aRead More... -
Masterpieces beyond the Museum: National Gallery brings life-size art to communities ccross the UK
World-famous paintings from the National Gallery are stepping out of Trafalgar Square and into everyday life, as part of a major touring project that will seeRead More... -
Award-winning Polish writer Mariusz Szczygieł brings ‘Not There’ essay collection on UK tour
Polish writer Mariusz Szczygieł, one of Central Europe’s most acclaimed literary reporters, will tour the UK later this month with a series of public events marking the English-language release...Read More... -
Professor Dame Carol Black GBE reappointed as Chair of the British Library for 2026–2027
The UK Secretary of State has confirmed the extension of Professor Dame Carol Black GBE as Chair of the British Library, continuing her leadership from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027.Read More... -
Climate, community and care: Soma Surovi Jannat’s landmark exhibition at the Ashmolean Museum
From spring through autumn 2026, the Ashmolean Museum presents 'Soma Surovi Jannat: Climate Culture Care', a powerful new exhibition that places climateRead More...

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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

In a show of deepening defense ties, Britain and Japan have agreed to collaborate on space initiatives. The agreement was reached on Friday and follows the two countries' partnership on the

