UK News
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UK government launches new programmes to boost women’s careers in tech and inspire the next generation
The UK government has unveiled a new set of initiatives designed to increase the number of women and girls entering and staying in the technology sector, tackling long-standing gender gapsRead More... -
Imerys pays £430,000 to restore Cornwall Rivers after series of clay pollution incidents
Imerys Minerals Limited has agreed to pay £430,000 to the Westcountry Rivers Trust following a string of pollution incidents in Cornwall that released clay into local waterways.Read More... -
Revolut wins full UK banking licence, opening door to loans and current accounts
Digital banking giant Revolut has secured a full banking licence in the United Kingdom, marking a major milestone for Europe’s most valuable start-up after years of regulatory scrutiny andRead More... -
London Councils urges government to ‘Keep the Levy Local’ as visitor tax plans reach Parliament
Leaders and senior councillors from boroughs across the capital gathered outside the UK Parliament this week to press the government to ensure that a significant share of any new overnightRead More... -
UK police ban pro-Iran Al Quds march in London over security fears and risk of clashes
British police have banned a pro-Iranian march scheduled to take place in central London on Sunday, warning that the event could trigger “extreme tensions” with counter-protesters and raiseRead More...

Culture
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UK ministers host major interfaith Ramadan iftar at Lancaster House celebrating British muslim contributions
More than 180 guests from across the United Kingdom gathered at Lancaster House in London for a major community iftar hosted by government ministers, celebrating the contributions ofRead More... -
Ashmolean Museum returns 16th-century bronze icon to India
A 16th-century bronze statue that once stood in a temple in southern India has been returned by the Ashmolean Museum at the University of Oxford, marking the end of a years-longRead More... -
Prime Minister reappoints Stephen Belcher and Tim Dugher as Science Museum Group Trustees until 2030
The UK Prime Minister has confirmed the reappointment of Professor Stephen Belcher CBE and Tim Dugher as Trustees of the Science Museum Group for a further four-year term. Their newRead More... -
British Library Business & IP Centre celebrates 20 years of supporting UK start-ups
The British Library is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its Business & IP Centre (BIPC) with a special event designed to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs.Read More... -
Between protestants and princes: the Kozirod family through time
The surname “Kozirod” belongs to the category of relatively rare surnames, which today are found only in a few countries around the world, including Poland, Germany, the USA, the UK,Read More... -
UK music exports get £1.4m boost as 68 independent artists win global growth grants
Rising British music talent is set for a global push after 68 independent UK acts secured a combined £1.4 million in government-backed funding designed to grow international audiences, boostRead More... -
Emery Walker revealed: new exhibition explores the man behind the arts and crafts legend
A new exhibition opening this spring at Emery Walker’s House sets out to restore depth, warmth, and personality to one of Britain’s most influential yetRead More... -
London confirms St Patrick’s Day 2026 parade and Trafalgar Square festival
London will turn green once again next spring after the Mayor confirmed the capital’s St Patrick’s Day celebrations will take place on Sunday 15 March 2026, with aRead More... -
Masterpieces beyond the Museum: National Gallery brings life-size art to communities ccross the UK
World-famous paintings from the National Gallery are stepping out of Trafalgar Square and into everyday life, as part of a major touring project that will seeRead More... -
Award-winning Polish writer Mariusz Szczygieł brings ‘Not There’ essay collection on UK tour
Polish writer Mariusz Szczygieł, one of Central Europe’s most acclaimed literary reporters, will tour the UK later this month with a series of public events marking the English-language release...Read More... -
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...

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World News

24 August 2021, under the Presidency of the United Kingdom, we the Leaders of the Group of Seven met virtually to discuss the situation in Afghanistan. We were joined by the Secretaries

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today set out plans to help councils and housing associations across the capital to support the arrival of Afghan refugees.

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today welcomed the Government’s commitment to help resettle Afghan refugees in the UK and made clear that London stands ready to help.

The UK has secured a trade deal with Australia eliminating tariffs on all UK goods and boosting jobs and businesses across the country, in the first major trade deal
The UK is calling for urgent global action in response to a UN report published today on the science of climate change, that says the planet has warmed more than previously estimated.
As forest fires continue affecting various regions in the Mediterranean and the Western Balkans, the European Commission is swiftly mobilising support to assist

The Commission has adopted the first Partnership Agreement for the 2021-2027 programming period for Greece, the first EU country to submit its strategic reference document for deploying

The Prime Minister will welcome Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta to Chequers this afternoon, ahead of the two leaders hosting the Global Education Summit in London tomorrow.

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today offered a warm welcome and a message of support to Hongkongers who have begun arriving in the capital.

A new Eurobarometer survey published today shows that European citizens believe climate change is the single most serious problem facing the world. More than nine out of ten

