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The UK and Ukraine agree a new Digital Trade Agreement (DTA) to provide much-needed support for the Ukrainian economy following Russia’s illegal invasion.

Kyiv Investment Forum took place on November 28 in the capital of Belgium. Kyiv Mayor of Kyiv Vitaliy Klychko, his brother Volodymyr Klychko, Brussels Mayor Philippe Close, European

Minister Anne-Marie Trevelyan will make her first visit in her new role to continue close UK-Australia cooperation and promote regional security and prosperity.

In partnership with SOLshare, a climate tech company, the High Commission has installed a 15.93 kilowatt per hour grid-tied rooftop solar project for its office. In other words, solar power will
The Prime Minister will today attend the opening of the British-Irish Council summit, the first Prime Minister to do so since 2007.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will host the NATO Secretary General in Downing Street today (Wednesday) to discuss the future of security and deterrence in the Euro-Atlantic area.

Foreign Secretary: “We must starve terrorists of the finance and emerging technologies that will cause death and destruction around the world”.

The UK's Ambassador to the WTO and UN in Geneva, Simon Manley, commends the trade commitments made by Barbados and highlights the importance of UK-Barbados bilateral relations.
The UK announces support for a new UN sanctions regime in Haiti.
British lamb producers now have access to a market of over 300 million people.
UK News
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UK government extends £500 separation voucher scheme to bypass family court backlogs
Separating parents will continue to receive £500 government subsidies to settle custody and financial disputes out of court, under an extended mediation scheme announced today by theRead More... -
13 new swimming spots open across England, including first official Thames site in London
As the bathing water season begins, 13 new swimming sites have officially opened across England, giving communities more safe places to enjoy rivers and beaches while increasing protectionRead More... -
Government opens door to flexible higher education with new modular student finance system
The government has announced the first 130 universities and colleges approved to offer short, flexible higher education courses under a major overhaul of student finance aimed at wideningRead More... -
Andy Burnham eyes return to Westminster with bid for Greater Manchester by-election
Andy Burnham has announced plans to seek permission to stand in the upcoming Makerfield by-election, a move that could pave the way for his return to Westminster and position him as aRead More... -
UK Health Minister Wes Streeting resigns, deepening pressure on PM Starmer
Britain’s Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigned from government on Thursday, delivering a major blow to Prime Minister Keir Starmer and intensifying unrest within the ruling Labour Party.Read More...

Culture
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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... -
Who stood behind Western support for Ukraine’s independence?
From the life story of British politician Stefan TerlezkyRead More...

British Queen celebrates
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