UK News
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Labour hits record low in polls as Reform and Greens surge ahead
Labour has slumped to its lowest ever level in a YouGov poll, with Sir Keir Starmer’s party now almost neck and neck with the Conservatives, Greens, andRead More... -
Uncertainty for UK staff as Amazon confirms 14,000 job cuts worldwide
Amazon has announced plans to cut 14,000 corporate jobs globally, citing the rapid rise of artificial intelligence as a major factor behind the decision.Read More... -
New era for Britain’s buses: landmark bill puts passengers back in control
Thousands of bus passengers across England are set to benefit from more reliable and safer journeys after the government’s Bus Services Act officially became law last night, ushering in whatRead More... -
UK shop prices fall for first time since March as retailers slash food costs
British shop prices declined in October for the first time in seven months, driven by the sharpest drop in food prices in nearly five years, according to figures released Tuesday by the BritishRead More... -
London issues over 9 million parking and traffic fines in 2024–25, data reveals
London’s motorists were hit with more than 9.4 million Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) in the past year, according to new figures from London Councils. The data shows a sharp 13.5% rise inRead More...

Culture
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London launches Inclusive Talent Strategy to drive skills revolution and open up new job opportunities
London Councils and the Mayor of London have unveiled a new Inclusive Talent Strategy, backed by a £147.2 million investment aimed at transforming the capital’s skills system and supportingRead More... -
Prince William teams up with Matthew McConaughey, Kylie Minogue, and more for Earthshot Prize in Brazil
In just two weeks, Prince William will be heading to Rio de Janeiro for his fifth annual Earthshot Prize awards — and he’s bringing a star-studded lineup along for the ride.Read More... -
David Attenborough becomes oldest-ever daytime Emmy winner
Legendary broadcaster Sir David Attenborough has made history once again — this time as the oldest winner of a Daytime Emmy Award.Read More... -
National Children’s Choir of Great Britain opens London auditions across four dates
Children aged 9-19 who love singing may audition to join the choirs from Easter 2026Read More... -
Cheers to change: cutting red tape could bring more food, music and fun to your local
The Government is kicking off a fast-track review to scrap outdated licensing rules that have been holding back pubs, bars, and community events — and they want to hear directly from theRead More... -
£20 million boost to keep local museums open and thriving
Millions of people across England will continue to enjoy their local museums thanks to a new £20 million government investment.Read More... -
Robbie Williams’ Istanbul concert canceled over safety concerns
British pop star Robbie Williams announced that his upcoming concert in Istanbul has been canceled after local authorities decided to call off the show due to safety concerns.Read More... -
Aloha London: British Museum honors the Hawaiian Kingdom’s journey across cceans
Two hundred years after Hawaiian royalty first set foot in London, their story will be brought to life in a new British Museum exhibition titled “Hawai‘i: A Kingdom Crossing Oceans”.Read More... -
Chained Bibles and tiny dictionaries: 600 years of the Guildhall Library
Six centuries ago, Richard “Dick” Whittington – yes, the very one from the folk tale – left money in his will to set up a library in London. Today, that library is celebrating its 600th birthday...Read More... -
World’s First Youth Culture Museum to open in Camden, London
London is set to welcome the world’s first museum dedicated solely to youth culture this December, based in Camden at the St. Pancras Campus on Georgiana Street. The Museum of YouthRead More...

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