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US prosecutors are investigating the sudden collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, which was shut down on Friday following a bank run. The Securities and Exchange Commission has also launched a

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is set to lay off an additional 10,000 employees as the tech giant announced further cuts on Tuesday. This comes after the company had

Saudi Aramco, the state-owned oil giant, has reported a profit of £134 billion in the last year, making it the most profitable publicly-listed company in history. The profit was made possible due
The failure of Silicon Valley Bank, the largest US bank failure since the 2008 financial crisis, has raised concerns about its potential impact on businesses worldwide. However, UK Chancellor

Norwegian King Harald and Crown Prince Haakon recently participated in NATO exercises held in Norway, which involved over 20,000 NATO soldiers. The extensive winter exercise aimed to

China has named General Li Shangfu as its new defence minister. He is a veteran of the People's Liberation Army's (PLA) modernisation effort, which led the United States to sanction him over

The Bank of London is reportedly considering a rescue bid for the UK arm of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB UK), following the collapse of its parent company SVB Financial Group. According to Sky

According to a recent global Reuters poll of property analysts, home prices in several major markets are expected to continue their decline this year. The analysts either predicted slightly

According to a recent study by American and European researchers, individuals who suffer from depression have a 46 percent increased risk of having a stroke, a potentially deadly neurological

French President Emmanuel Macron has called for increased funding from the UK to tackle Channel crossings. The UK and France are currently in discussions about a long-term
UK News
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Government delivers third straight above-inflation pay rise for armed forces personnel
The Government has confirmed a 3.6% pay rise for UK Armed Forces personnel, recognising the dedication, professionalism and sacrifice of those who serve as demands on defenceRead More... -
New national security powers target foreign state proxies and hostile networks
The UK government has unveiled landmark legislation designed to strengthen national security by targeting organisations, individuals, and proxy groups acting on behalf of hostile foreignRead More... -
Government unveils £50m flood resilience package for Somerset homes and farms
The Government has announced a £50 million investment to strengthen flood resilience across Somerset, following one of the county’s wettest winters on record and growing concernsRead More... -
UK hiring slumps as businesses delay recruitment amid Iran conflict concerns
Britain's labour market weakened sharply in May as employers scaled back permanent recruitment, citing growing uncertainty and rising costs linked to the conflict involving Iran, according toRead More... -
HMRC boosts support fund to over £11 million to help customers who need extra help with tax affairs
HM Revenue & Customs has announced more than £11 million in funding to strengthen support for customers who need additional help managing their tax affairs, as it opens the latestRead More...

Culture
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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... -
A century of Marilyn: landmark London exhibition reexamines the woman behind the icon
In 2026, London’s National Portrait Gallery will mark the 100th anniversary of Marilyn Monroe with a major exhibition that promises to go beyond the myth and into the making of one of theRead More... -
£4 million boost brings new life to UK museums and expands public access
A fresh wave of investment is set to transform museums and galleries across the UK, with £4 million allocated to improve access, modernise displays, and better preserve collections for futureRead More... -
Kanye West banned from UK over antisemitism row, Wireless Festival 2026 cancelled
Britain has barred U.S. rapper Kanye West, now known as Ye, from entering the country, forcing the cancellation of London’s Wireless Festival where he had been scheduled to headline in July.Read More...

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