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The UK is seeking to play a role in the development of Japan's offshore wind power, according to Energy Security Secretary Grant Shapps. The country is one of the world's biggest offshore

Naftogaz Wins $5B from Russia in Arbitration Ruling Over Crimea Annexation. Ukraine's state-owned gas company, NJSC Naftogaz, announced on Thursday that an

The UK and US have imposed new sanctions on Russian oligarch Alisher Usmanov and Cypriot “financial fixers” who allegedly help him hide his assets, as well as those

The £256 million contract, which provides maintenance work, repairs, servicing, and hard facilities management to the MOD’s estate sizeable estate in Cyprus, was
Elon Musk recently confessed in a live interview with the BBC that owning Twitter has been a "rollercoaster" ride and that the experience of running it has been "quite painful". Musk also stated

Energy Security Secretary Grant Shapps today joined forces with the Republic of Korea to collaborate ever closer on accelerating the move towards a cleaner, more

In a reversal of his earlier decision to fire Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Monday that he had decided to keep

Morocco is set to offer a similar wheat import subsidy for Black Sea shipments as for other origins this month, a move that will reduce the advantage previously enjoyed
Pope Francis used his Easter message to call for the truth about Russia's invasion of Ukraine and appealed for dialogue between Israelis and Palestinians following

According to a statement by the Saudi foreign ministry on Saturday, officials from Saudi Arabia have arrived in Iran to discuss the procedures for reopening the Saudi
UK News
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London commits £88.6m to train construction workforce and accelerate homebuilding
The Mayor of London has announced an £88.6m investment to train thousands of construction workers, tackle skills shortages and support plans to build hundreds of thousands of newRead More... -
Greggs posts 20% profit rise as grocery partnerships fuel growth
Greggs has reported a 20% increase in first-half profit, as Britain's largest bakery and fast-food chain benefited from new store openings and rising sales through supermarket partnerships.Read More... -
New 13-mile King Charles III Coast Path opens along Suffolk’s Stour Estuary
Walkers can now explore a new 13-mile stretch of the King Charles III England Coast Path after a section along the Suffolk side of the Stour Estuary officially opened on Wednesday.Read More... -
Strong governance key to delivering more social housing, regulator says
Social landlords with strong governance are better placed to improve existing homes and build new ones, England's housing regulator has said, as it urged providers to strengthen oversight,Read More... -
Shop price inflation eases to 0.9% as retailers step up promotions
Shop price inflation in the UK slowed to its lowest level since December 2025 in July, helped by widespread summer discounts and promotions linked to the men's football World Cup,Read More...

Culture
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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... -
Newly released UK archives shed light on early years of Northern Ireland Troubles
Nearly 1,000 previously hard-to-access government records documenting the early years of the Northern Ireland Troubles have been published online, marking a significant step in openingRead More... -
£127.8 million lifeline for UK arts venues signals renewed push for cultural access
More than 130 cultural venues across England are set to receive a significant financial boost as part of a £127.8 million government investment aimed at widening public access to arts andRead More... -
Paddington and Sondheim lead the pack as Olivier Awards mark 50 years of theatre excellence
London’s theatre scene is buzzing ahead of this year’s Olivier Awards, where a charming Peruvian bear and a classic Stephen Sondheim musical are tied at the top of the nominations list.Read More...

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