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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

On Tuesday 11 May, Iraqi security forces encountered a group of Daesh terrorists in a strong defensive position some twenty five miles south west of Mosul. Coming under heavy small arms

Over 4,500 non-state actors from across the global economy have committed to halving emissions by 2030, joining the UN-backed Race to Zero campaign. These actors from over 92 countries
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 negotiated from scratch by

G7 leaders are expected to agree plans today (Sunday) to transform the financing of infrastructure projects in developing countries, part of a raft of measures at the Summit to address the

The EPP Group supports the proposal of Svetlana Tikhanovskaya to initiate an international summit on the crisis in Belarus.
UK News
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UK government to cut business electricity bills by up to 25% under expanded industrial support scheme
The UK government has announced plans to reduce electricity bills by up to 25% for more than 10,000 businesses as part of its British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme (BICS), in a moveRead More... -
Tesco warns Iran war clouds profit outlook
A representative of Tesco said on April 16 that uncertainty surrounding the economic impact of a war with Iran is weighing on the company’s outlook, with a worst-case scenario potentiallyRead More... -
UK surpasses flood protection goals as major defence programme expands
The UK has exceeded its flood protection targets, with tens of thousands more homes and businesses now shielded from the growing threat of extreme weather. The Environment AgencyRead More... -
UK unveils record drone aid package to bolster Ukraine’s war effort
The United Kingdom has announced its largest-ever military drone package for Ukraine, pledging to deliver more than 120,000 drones in 2026 as Kyiv continues to defend itself against Russia’sRead More... -
£80 million boost signals new chapter for UK’s medicines manufacturing and innovation
The UK government has unveiled a major £80 million investment package aimed at expanding access to vital medicines and strengthening the country’s fast-growing life sciences sector.Read More...

Culture
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£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... -
Paul McCartney announces new album “The Boys of Dungeon Lane,” a nostalgic return to Liverpool roots
Legendary musician Paul McCartney is set to release his first solo album in more than five years, offering fans an intimate journey back to his childhood streets in Liverpool. The upcomingRead More...

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