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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.

- 2022 to be a blockbuster year for the nation, with Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games and Unboxed: Creativity in

The United States and France held the fourth U.S.-France Cyber Dialogue virtually on January 13-14, 2022. Representatives of the two countries emphasized the importance of transatlantic
The Prime Minister spoke to Naftali Bennett, Prime Minister of Israel, earlier today.
UK News
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Government plans sweeping overhaul of cohabitation law to boost rights for millions of unmarried couples
The government has launched a consultation on major changes to family law that would significantly strengthen the financial rights of unmarried couples, in a move affecting more thanRead More... -
UK man pleads guilty to terrorism offence linked to Manchester synagogue attacker
A British man has admitted a terrorism-related offence after helping the perpetrator of a fatal attack on a Manchester synagogue conduct reconnaissance at a UK military site, prosecutorsRead More... -
Heat pump training scheme wins high marks as installer satisfaction reaches 94%
Government-backed programme helping thousands retrain for growing clean heating sectorRead More... -
Burnham hints at Labour leadership bid as pressure mounts on Starmer
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has signalled he would enter a future Labour leadership contest against Prime Minister Keir Starmer, saying he would seek to play a role at theRead More... -
King’s Birthday event brings together diplomats, business leaders and Cambodian officials
The British Embassy in Phnom Penh celebrated the 78th birthday of King Charles III with a reception attended by nearly 400 guests, underscoring the growing partnership between theRead More...

Culture
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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... -
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...

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