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In a keynote speech at COP26, the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan will commit more than £30 million to the Mayor’s Energy Efficiency Fund (MEEF) over the next two years to support projects

In the biggest step forward in protecting the world’s forests in a generation, more than 100 leaders will commit to halt and reverse forest loss and land degradation by 2030 at an event

The European Commission has today adopted a Communication that takes stock of the changed circumstances for economic governance in the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis and relaunches

Today, the High Representative and the Commission put forward their approach for a stronger EU engagement for a peaceful, sustainable and prosperous Arctic. The Arctic region is of key
Last May, UN Independent Expert on the situation of human rights in Mali Alioune Tine conducted an official visit to Mali where he had a meeting with the Malian authorities to discuss ways of

The UK and Japan have agreed to commence formal negotiations on a Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) to deepen the defence relationship between the two countries.

An EU Humanitarian Air Bridge operation consisting of two flights is delivering more than 125 tonnes of life-saving materials to humanitarian organisations active in Haiti, as part of the EU

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.
UK News
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Science hub gets on track: Cambridge South set for June launch
The future of British rail arrives next month as the Department for Transport confirmed today that the long-awaited Cambridge South station will officially open its doors on Sunday, June 28,Read More... -
UK slaps sanctions on Iranian ‘criminal proxies’ and financial networks to safeguard national security
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper today announced a sweeping new package of sanctions against Iranian-linked individuals and organizations, accusing the regime of using criminal gangs toRead More... -
UK leaders unite in show of solidarity with Jewish community after wave of attacks
A broad coalition of British businesses, faith leaders, charities, sports organisations and media figures has issued a public message of solidarity with the UK’s Jewish community following aRead More... -
Britain expands Russia sanctions to target officials, media networks and youth groups
Britain on Monday unveiled a fresh wave of sanctions against dozens of Russian officials, media figures and organisations, intensifying efforts to counter what London described asRead More... -
Essex connectivity surge: £8.3m boost to bridge urban and rural digital divide
Thousands of residents and business owners across Essex are set for a significant digital upgrade as the government extends its Project Gigabit rollout to cover 9,500 additional premises.Read 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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