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A plane carrying 77 UK search and rescue specialists, equipment and four search dogs, has arrived in Gaziantep, Turkey to support the earthquake response.

In its second year of operation, the Modernisation Fund has disbursed a total of €4.11 billion in support of 61 projects in eight beneficiary countries. These projects will help modernise energy

An agreement between Italy and the UK to allow the exchange of driving licences without the need to take a test has been signed today. Edward Llewellyn, the British Ambassador to Italy and

The onward travel scheme for Ukrainian refugees will be extended for 6 months.
The first ever net zero transatlantic flight will take off from the UK next year, with Virgin Atlantic receiving government funding to fly across the pond using solely sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

Minister Freeman announces new global research fund to deepen collaboration between the UK and international R&D powers like Japan.
The UK and US will work together to increase energy security and drive down prices, as part of a new energy partnership.

During the UK Trade Envoy's week-long programme in Australia, he will focus on opportunities from Free Trade agreement, green industrial revolution and defence collaboration.

The UK, in partnership with the G7 countries, Australia and the European Union, have today agreed to set the price cap on Russian crude oil traded by firms shipping oil to third countries at
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.
UK News
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Airbus pays record £6.4m settlement over export control breaches
Airbus Operations Limited has agreed to pay more than £6.4m to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) after admitting multiple breaches of the UK's strategic export control rules.Read More... -
Sadiq Khan unveils 10-year plan to clean up London’s rivers and restore waterways
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has launched a 10-year plan aimed at tackling pollution, restoring wildlife and improving public access to the capital’s rivers and waterways.Read More... -
Brighouse park reopens after flood scheme creates new water storage areas
A park in West Yorkshire has reopened following major works designed to reduce flood risk while improving wildlife habitats and public access.Read More... -
London commits £88.6m to train construction workforce and accelerate homebuilding
The Mayor of London has announced an £88.6m investment to train thousands of construction workers, tackle skills shortages and support plans to build hundreds of thousands of newRead More... -
Greggs posts 20% profit rise as grocery partnerships fuel growth
Greggs has reported a 20% increase in first-half profit, as Britain's largest bakery and fast-food chain benefited from new store openings and rising sales through supermarket partnerships.Read More...

Culture
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Bloomsbury keeps profit outlook unchanged as AI partnerships boost early-year trading
Bloomsbury Publishing has maintained its full-year financial outlook after reporting a solid start to the new fiscal year, supported by continued income from artificial intelligence licensingRead More... -
Salman Rushdie warns free speech is under threat as London honours his literary legacy
Author Salman Rushdie has warned that freedom of speech is facing growing threats around the world, saying the right to express dissenting views is under increasing pressure even inRead More... -
More than 400 UK towns compete for inaugural Town of Culture title as shortlist nears
More than 400 towns across the UK have entered the race to become the country's first-ever UK Town of Culture, as ministers prepare to unveil a shortlist in the coming weeks.Read More... -
Historic Bayeux Tapestry returns to England after nearly a millennium for landmark exhibition
The British Museum is preparing for overwhelming public interest as tickets go on sale for a once-in-a-generation exhibition featuring the legendary Bayeux Tapestry. The remarkableRead More... -
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...

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