UK News
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UK creative industries set for major boost as government expands access to finance
The UK government has unveiled a significant expansion of financial support aimed at helping creative businesses overcome long-standing barriers to investment,Read More... -
New £11.78m fund opens to create skilled jobs and boost investment in Port Talbot
A major new £11.78 million funding programme has opened in Port Talbot, offering a significant boost to local businesses, job creation and long-termRead More... -
New government cyber security campaign urges UK businesses to “lock the door” on hackers
UK businesses are being warned not to leave themselves exposed to cyber criminals as the government launches a new nationwide campaign aimed at boostingRead More... -
UK unemployment climbs to decade high as cooling wages fuel rate-cut expectations
Britain’s labour market showed fresh signs of strain as unemployment rose to its highest level in more than a decade outside the pandemic, while wage growthRead More... -
UK opens largest tribunal centre in London to cut case backlogs and speed up justice
The UK’s biggest purpose-built tribunal centre is opening in London, marking a major step in efforts to reduce long delays and improve access to justice across England and Wales.Read More...

Culture
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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... -
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...

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Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the Security Council open debate on peace and security in Africa

Minister of State for South and Central Asia, North Africa, UN and the Commonwealth, Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon visited Morocco from 25 to 27 July 2022, following the 300th

Today, the Commission announced plans to grant a total EU funding of almost €1.2 billion supporting 61 collaborative defence research and development
The deployments, which took place over the last month at the request of the host nations, allowed the partner air forces to develop their joint tactics and strengthen their ability to operate

The EU and New Zealand have today concluded negotiations for a Trade Agreement, which is set to open significant economic opportunities for companies and consumers on both sides.

A controversial Kazakh oligarch facing sanctions over his links to Russia is a close associate of one of Israel’s most scandal-prone businessmen, it has been revealed.

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today reaffirmed his support for Hongkongers arriving in the capital on the second anniversary of the imposition of the National Security Law in Hong

The PM will urge NATO allies to invest more to modernise defence and restore deterrence in Europe, warning that the decade ahead is likely to be more dangerous and

