UK News
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UK job market sees biggest rise in jobseekers since 2020
The UK labour market weakened further in March, with the largest increase in jobseekers in over four years, according to a new survey released on Friday. The rise comes amid cautious hiringRead More... -
UK economy outpaces forecasts in February, but Trump tariffs cast shadow
The UK economy expanded more than expected in February, offering a temporary boost for Labour ahead of potential turbulence sparked by Donald Trump’s trade policies.Read More... -
Farage dismisses talk of reform UK-Tory coalitions after local elections
Nigel Farage has rejected the idea of formal coalitions between Reform UK and Conservative councillors following the upcoming local elections. His comments came in response to a suggestionRead More... -
Government unveils more details on neighbourhood policing guarantee
The government has confirmed that 3,000 new neighbourhood police officers and Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) will be deployed across England and Wales within the next year.Read More... -
UK sanctions top Georgian officials over brutal crackdown on protesters
The UK has imposed sanctions on four senior Georgian officials for their roles in enabling serious human rights abuses during the government’s violent response to widespreadRead More...
Culture
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£20m museum renewal fund opens for England’s civic museums
Civic museums across England can now apply for a share of the new £20 million Museum Renewal Fund, aimed at boosting access to collections, enhancing educational programmes, andRead More... -
The underrated UK city that was England’s first capital — 1,000 years before London
Tucked away in Essex lies a city that predates London as England's capital by over a millennium. Rich in Roman and medieval history, Colchester only officially became a city in 2022 as part ofRead More... -
Universal Studios to open first UK theme park in Bedford by 2031, creating 28,000 jobs
The UK is officially getting its first Universal Studios theme park, with a grand opening set for 2031. The landmark project, backed by the UK government, is expected to bring in a staggeringRead More... -
MI5 lifts the veil on 115 years of secrets in new exhibition
For the first time in its 115-year history, MI5 is pulling back the curtain on its shadowy past. A new exhibition at the National Archives in London, MI5: Official Secrets, offers the public anRead More... -
Tourist tax could help revive London’s arts and culture scene
A growing number of voices are calling on the government to allow London to introduce a tourist tax, similar to those already in place in many popular European cities. The Centre for LondonRead More... -
£1bn Chinese ceramics gift to British Museum approved
The Charity Commission has officially approved the largest donation in the British Museum’s history—a collection of Chinese ceramics valued at around £1 billion.Read More... -
UK to return Nazi-looted painting to Jewish family
A 17th-century painting stolen by the Nazis in 1940 from a Jewish art collector in Belgium is set to be returned to the collector’s descendants, the British government announced on Saturday,Read More... -
Queen Camilla launches new Reading Medal to celebrate literary champions
Queen Camilla has unveiled The Queen’s Reading Room Medal, a new honor recognizing individuals who have made significant contributions to promoting books, reading, and literature in theirRead More... -
Blackpool Pleasure Beach to cut hours and close rides after £2.7m loss
One of the UK’s most iconic theme parks, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, has announced it will be closing some rides and reducing opening hours following a £2.7 million pre-tax loss.Read More... -
Charity shop stunned as rare Chinese Bible fetches £56,000 at auction
Staff at an Oxfam bookshop in Chelmsford were left "absolutely speechless" after a donated Bible sold at auction for an astonishing £56,280—far exceeding its estimated value of just £800.Read More... -
London Marathon 2025: a historic milestone for the UK’s capital race
The 2025 TCS London Marathon is gearing up to make history. Celebrating its 45th edition, the event is set to become the world’s largest marathon, surpassing the New York City Marathon'sRead More... -
British Museum tops UK visitor charts again in 2024
For the second consecutive year, the British Museum has claimed the title of the UK’s most-visited attraction. The iconic London institution welcomed an impressive 6,479,952 visitors in 2024,Read More... -
Britain's Bloomsbury Publishing expects annual trading to exceed forecasts
Bloomsbury Publishing (BMY.L) announced on Thursday that its annual trading performance is set to surpass market expectations, driven by strong demand for its fiction titles and anRead More...
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World News
Former paratrooper Karl Bushby, who began his global trek in 1998, has completed an extraordinary swim across the Caspian Sea as part of his 36,000-mile adventure around the world.
King Charles and Queen Camilla were warmly welcomed by enthusiastic crowds in Sydney after attending a church service on Sunday, marking the first event of their Australia tour.
Defence Secretary John Healey attended the G7 Defence Ministers summit in Naples to review the progress of the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP).
Foreign Secretary David Lammy has called for “more diplomacy” in the UK’s approach to China, emphasizing the importance of dialogue while reaffirming that national security will always come
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy is set to visit China on Friday for a two-day trip aimed at mending strained relations between the two nations following years of tensions over security issues
The UK and New Zealand space agencies have signed an agreement to establish a framework for the removal and servicing of operational satellites that are in close proximity or in contact with
The UK government has announced new sanctions targeting key Iranian military figures and organizations in response to Iran's attack on Israel on October 1. These sanctions aim to curb Iran’s
On Monday, the UK expressed concern over China's recent military exercises near Taiwan, warning that these actions heighten tensions and pose a risk of "dangerous escalation" in the Taiwan
A new trade sanctions unit has officially launched today, aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of the UK's sanctions against Russia. The Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation (OTSI) will
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to visit Downing Street on Thursday as he continues his efforts to secure additional support from European nations in Ukraine’s ongoing resistance