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The Prime Minister will meet leaders in Abu Dhabi and Riyadh today [Wednesday 16th] for talks on energy, regional security and humanitarian relief, as he galvanises global action on the crisis

The Band of the Coldstream Guards and a Piper from 1st Battalion Scots Guards provided music for the service at the Commonwealth Memorial Gates service, while the State Trumpeters of

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan is demanding ministers take sanctioning Russian oligarchs seriously by moving immediately to seize assets that can then be sold to fund aid to Ukraine.

Quebec-based AMD Medicom Inc. ("Medicom"), one of the world's leading manufacturers of N95 respirators and medical grade surgical masks, joins the

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan has reiterated that London stands shoulder to shoulder with the people of Ukraine as President Putin’s war of aggression enters its second week. Today the

The UK government has pledged another £80 million in aid after Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine.
The Prime Minister will travel to Germany today (Saturday) for discussions with European allies amid increasing concern about the likelihood of a further Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Talks were held in the Russian Ministry of Defence in Moscow. This was the first time that the two nations’ defence ministers have met since General Shoygu visited London in 2013, and the

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has demanded that the Government acts now to put a stop to the capital being used for international money laundering. He’s urging ministers to draw up a

HMS Montrose, a Royal Navy ship operating as part of the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF), has seized over 1 tonne of illicit drugs in the Gulf of Oman worth almost £15 million.
UK News
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Government moves early to shield summer travel from flight chaos
The government has unveiled plans aimed at protecting summer holidays from disruption, as ministers look to avoid a repeat of last-minute flight cancellations amid global uncertainty.Read More... -
UK business leaders set sights on Los Angeles for record-breaking trade push
Los Angeles is preparing to host an unprecedented wave of British business leaders later this month, as the UK launches its largest-ever trade mission to the United States. The visit, brandedRead More... -
Heathrow signals drop in passenger demand as Iran conflict disrupts air travel
Heathrow Airport has warned that ongoing conflict involving Iran could weigh on passenger numbers for the remainder of the year, as instability in the Middle East continues to disrupt globalRead More... -
Starmer signals possible curbs on pro-Palestinian protests amid security concerns
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has indicated that the government may consider new powers to restrict pro-Palestinian marches in certain situations, citing growing concerns about their impactRead More... -
NatWest profit climbs, but war risks and economic slowdown cloud outlook
NatWest posted a stronger-than-expected rise in first-quarter profit, buoyed by higher lending income, but flagged growing economic uncertainty and set aside funds to cover potential falloutRead More...

Culture
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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... -
London secures £4.66m lifeline for Notting Hill Carnival as iconic festival marks 60 years
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has stepped in with a crucial £4.66 million funding package to ensure the Notting Hill Carnival goes ahead this August, as the world-famous event celebratesRead More...

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