UK News
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Hampstead Heath wildlife sanctuary project begins to protect nesting birds and boost biodiversity
Work has officially begun on a new wildlife sanctuary at Hampstead Heath, marking a major step forward in efforts to protect nesting birds and enhanceRead More... -
Sadiq Khan unveils final London budget with record £1.26bn investment in policing, youth services and crime prevention
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has published his Final Draft Budget, setting out how City Hall plans to invest billions over the coming year to make the capital safer, fairer, greener and moreRead More... -
UK unveils £20m innovation fund to tackle drug and alcohol addiction with AI, wearables and new medicines
The UK government has announced a £20 million funding boost for innovators developing new medicines, medical technologies and digital tools aimed at reducingRead More... -
UK government commits £73.4m record funding to protect synagogues, mosques and faith sites
Faith communities across the UK are set to benefit from a record £73.4 million investment in protective security, as the government confirms funding levels forRead More... -
Wales to lead UK’s autonomous defence revolution under £50m growth deal
Wales is set to become the UK’s frontline testing ground for the next generation of autonomous and uncrewed defence technology, following the signing of a landmark £50 million WalesRead More...

Culture
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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... -
Londoners on trial: 700 years of crime revealed in a free City archives exhibition
From medieval pickpockets to notorious Victorian figures, seven centuries of crime, punishment and public fascination are laid bare in a new exhibition atRead More... -
Lost for centuries, Henry VIII’s golden love pendant finds a home at the British Museum
A golden heart pendant once symbolizing the doomed marriage of Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon has finally been secured for permanent display at the BritishRead More... -
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...

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Iran is considering closing the British embassy in Tehran amid rising tensions over an alleged plot to assassinate dissidents and Jews living in the UK, according to sources. Iranian officials

Negotiations between the United Kingdom and the European Union are said to be progressing towards a new Brexit deal for Northern Ireland. A source from No 10 has described the talks as

A group of House GOP members who visited Ukraine this week have pledged to consider a list of key weapons and other necessities during a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr
Millions of Nigerians will head to the polls on Saturday to vote for their next president and parliament in an election that is being closely watched by analysts. The contest is expected to be tight

The United States has pledged to send $2 billion in long-term security assistance to Ukraine, marking the first anniversary of Russia's invasion of the country. The announcement comes just
The UK will bring together foreign governments, philanthropy and business leaders to drive forward action to protect and restore nature at an event taking place today (17 February 2023) at

Weapons seized by Royal Navy ship HMS Montrose have been presented to the UN as evidence, linking an Iranian state organisation – the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) – to the
Minister for the Indo-Pacific visits Brunei and Thailand with a focus on trade, security and science
As the UK seeks to deepen its ties with countries across Southeast Asia, Minister for the Indo-Pacific Anne-Marie Trevelyan spent the week in Brunei and Thailand to build closer links on trade,

A plane carrying 77 UK search and rescue specialists, equipment and four search dogs, has arrived in Gaziantep, Turkey to support the earthquake response.

In its second year of operation, the Modernisation Fund has disbursed a total of €4.11 billion in support of 61 projects in eight beneficiary countries. These projects will help modernise energy

