UK News
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Universal Credit reforms aim to boost work incentives and support sick and disabled people into jobs
The government is pressing ahead with major welfare reforms designed to encourage more people into work, as new Universal Credit legislation is formally laid in Parliament todayRead More... -
NatWest agrees to buy Evelyn Partners for £2.7bn in major wealth management push
NatWest Group has struck a deal to acquire Evelyn Partners, one of the UK’s largest wealth managers, for £2.7 billion ($3.68 billion), including debt, marking aRead More... -
Ocado plans up to 1,000 job cuts as cost pressures mount on automated warehouses
Ocado is preparing to cut up to 1,000 jobs as the British online grocery and technology group steps up efforts to rein in costs after a challenging year for its automated warehouse business,Read More... -
Beavers set for return to South West England as government approves new wild releases
Beavers are set to make a long-awaited return to rivers in South West England, with Natural England approving two new wild release projects due to begin in the coming weeks.Read More... -
Sadiq Khan announces £1.5bn low-interest loan fund to boost affordable housing in London
London’s Mayor, Sadiq Khan, has unveiled a £1.5 billion package of ultra-low-interest loans aimed at kick-starting the delivery of thousands of new affordable andRead More...

Culture
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British High Commission hosts Caledonian Ball in Lahore to celebrate growing Scotland–Pakistan partnership
The British High Commission brought a touch of Scotland to Lahore this week as it hosted the Caledonian Ball at the historic Sir Ganga Ram Residence, celebratingRead More... -
300-year-old Rysbrack Marble putti blocked from export as UK scrambles to save national treasure
A three-century-old marble sculpture by renowned eighteenth-century sculptor Michael Rysbrack has been placed under a temporary UK export ban, giving BritishRead More... -
Inside ICG PR: how an international PR agency shapes reputation for luxury, fashion, and cultural brands
Interview: the co-founder of Iris Consulting Group Iryna Kotlyarevska on building global visibility with cultural intelligenceRead More... -
London Zoo’s giraffes take centre stage in New London Underground poster celebrating 200 years of ZSL
London Zoo’s iconic giraffes have stepped into the spotlight with the launch of a striking new London Underground poster, marking the start of ZSL’s 200th anniversaryRead More... -
Rare 18th-century ‘Shock Dog’ sculpture by Anne Damer faces possible export from the UK
A rare 18th-century terracotta sculpture of a dog by pioneering British artist Anne Seymour Damer has been placed under a temporary export bar, amid concerns it could leave the UK unless aRead More... -
Astronomers Take Over: hands-on space gallery and live Planetarium shows launch at the National Maritime Museum
A new space adventure is landing in Greenwich. ‘Astronomers Take Over’, a playful, hands-on gallery led by real astronomers, opens at the National Maritime MuseumRead More... -
UK Prime Minister champions British theatre’s growing success in China during Shanghai visit
The Prime Minister has highlighted the growing global influence of British theatre during a visit to Shanghai, underlining how the UK’s creative industries are driving economic growth andRead More... -
King Charles and Queen Camilla host green carpet premiere at Windsor Castle for new Amazon prime film
King Charles, with Queen Camilla by his side, opened the doors of the longest-occupied castle in Europe for a sparkling evening at Windsor Castle, marking the premiere of ‘Finding Harmony –Read More... -
Karen Newman appointed to sculpt Queen Elizabeth II for National Memorial in St James’s Park
Renowned British sculptor Karen Newman MRSS has been appointed to create a new sculpture of Queen Elizabeth II as part of the UK’s national memorial to the late Monarch, the QueenRead More... -
UK government unveils £1.5bn culture investment to save 1,000 local venues and restore national pride
The government has announced a landmark £1.5 billion investment in arts, culture and heritage, pledging to safeguard more than 1,000 local venues across England and reverse years ofRead More... -
Museum of Oxford reveals 2026 programme focused on community stories, talks and events
The Museum of Oxford has unveiled its 2026 programme, setting out a year of talks, tours and hands-on events that place local people and shared histories firmly centre stage. The newRead More... -
£9m Claude Lorrain masterpiece faces possible export as UK scrambles to keep Baroque treasure
A Baroque landscape masterpiece valued at £9 million has been placed under a temporary export ban, giving UK institutions a final opportunity to keep the work in the country.Read More...

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World News
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The UK’s migrant swap agreement with France has now seen 75 people sent back across the Channel, while 51 vetted asylum seekers have travelled to Britain legally under the

Colombian President Gustavo Petro encountered difficulties refueling his aircraft during a trip to the Middle East, a consequence of recently imposed U.S. sanctions, his government
The UK government has chartered emergency flights to help British nationals leave Jamaica after the island was devastated by Hurricane Melissa — one of the most powerful storms to ever
Vietnamese nationals with no legal right to remain in the UK will be sent back to their home country under a new agreement between London and Hanoi.

The UK and Switzerland have agreed to extend the existing Services Mobility Agreement (SMA) for another four years, ensuring it remains in place until 31 December 2029.
The UK government has said it stands ready to assist British nationals affected by Hurricane Melissa as the powerful storm makes landfall in Jamaica.
French police have arrested two suspects in connection with the audacious daylight theft of crown jewels worth €88 million from the Louvre Museum last Sunday — one of the most brazen art
The United Kingdom hosted the 22nd UK-Kuwait Joint Steering Group (JSG) on 23 October, reaffirming the long-standing and close relationship between the two nations. The meeting resulted
A mystery benefactor has stepped in with a staggering $130 million donation to the Pentagon to ensure US military personnel continue receiving paychecks

