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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

More than 1,500 UK troops are set to train alongside thousands of personnel from NATO Alliance countries, as part of a major exercise in Estonia.

On Saturday (13 May), anti-migrant protests in Dublin continued after a makeshift homeless camp was destroyed the previous evening. Footage captured the aftermath

On May 14, 2023, Reuters reported that the New Zealand government has pledged NZ$1.1 billion ($720 million) to aid communities affected by the cyclone and floods
UK News
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New planning rules to fast-track thousands of homes around Britain’s transport hubs
Thousands of new homes are set to be built within walking distance of England’s best-connected railway, tram and Underground stations under planning reforms unveiled by theRead More... -
Brent Cross Flyover set for major renewal as TfL warns of lengthy delays
Transport for London is preparing to begin a major programme of repairs and strengthening works on the A41 Brent Cross Flyover, with the first traffic restrictions coming into force onRead More... -
£65m drought package unveiled as ministers warn farmers cannot bear climate risk alone
Government announces emergency support for English farmers after record dry July, with new funding for water storage, environmental schemes and drought resilience.Read More... -
Farage wins back Clacton seat but Binface vote exposes Reform’s vulnerability
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has regained his parliamentary seat in Clacton, defeating a colourful challenge from comedian Jonathan Harvey’s alter ego Count Binface — but the scale ofRead More... -
Wildfire damages homes in Stourbridge as dozens of firefighters tackle blaze
A major grass fire in Stourbridge has spread to nearby properties, affecting at least six homes and leaving two people suffering from the effects of heat and smoke, emergency services said.Read More...

Culture
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Honiara welcomes a global showcase of wildlife photography
Some of the world’s most striking wildlife photographs have arrived in the Solomon Islands, as the British High Commission and the Solomon Islands National Art Gallery open anRead More... -
Britain’s festival season stages a cautious comeback as fans pay for more
Britain’s battered music festival industry is showing tentative signs of recovery, with several major events selling out faster than expected as organisers reshape their offer aroundRead More... -
British Week in Paraguay marks a decade with nine days of culture, food and music
Asunción is preparing for the 10th edition of British Week, a nine-day programme showcasing British culture and connections across Paraguay.Read More... -
Stefan Zweig’s London refuge marked with blue plaque 90 years after Austrian writer fled Hitler
A London address that once offered refuge to one of Austria’s most celebrated writers has been formally marked in honour of Stefan Zweig, the Jewish novelist and essayist who fled theRead More... -
Bloomsbury keeps profit outlook unchanged as AI partnerships boost early-year trading
Bloomsbury Publishing has maintained its full-year financial outlook after reporting a solid start to the new fiscal year, supported by continued income from artificial intelligence licensingRead More... -
Salman Rushdie warns free speech is under threat as London honours his literary legacy
Author Salman Rushdie has warned that freedom of speech is facing growing threats around the world, saying the right to express dissenting views is under increasing pressure even inRead More... -
More than 400 UK towns compete for inaugural Town of Culture title as shortlist nears
More than 400 towns across the UK have entered the race to become the country's first-ever UK Town of Culture, as ministers prepare to unveil a shortlist in the coming weeks.Read More... -
Historic Bayeux Tapestry returns to England after nearly a millennium for landmark exhibition
The British Museum is preparing for overwhelming public interest as tickets go on sale for a once-in-a-generation exhibition featuring the legendary Bayeux Tapestry. The remarkableRead More... -
Universal unveils £5 billion UK theme park project, set to open in 2031
Comcast NBCUniversal has confirmed plans to invest more than £5 billion in building its first-ever European theme park and resort, marking one of the largest entertainment investments in theRead More... -
London gears up for biggest-ever summer of live music as global superstars take over the capital
London is preparing for a landmark summer of live music, reinforcing its status as the world's leading music city with an unparalleled programme of exclusive performances from some of theRead More... -
Eid festival marks 20 years in Trafalgar Square with music, food and family events
London’s annual Eid on the Square celebration will return to Trafalgar Square on Saturday, 30 May, as the popular event marks its 20th anniversary in the heart of the capital.Read More... -
Beatles’ final rooftop performance to be preserved in new London museum
The rooftop where The Beatles staged their iconic final live performance is set to become the centerpiece of a new museum celebrating the legendary band’s legacy.Read More... -
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...

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