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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.

Kyiv Investment Forum took place on November 28 in the capital of Belgium. Kyiv Mayor of Kyiv Vitaliy Klychko, his brother Volodymyr Klychko, Brussels Mayor Philippe Close, European

Minister Anne-Marie Trevelyan will make her first visit in her new role to continue close UK-Australia cooperation and promote regional security and prosperity.

In partnership with SOLshare, a climate tech company, the High Commission has installed a 15.93 kilowatt per hour grid-tied rooftop solar project for its office. In other words, solar power will
The Prime Minister will today attend the opening of the British-Irish Council summit, the first Prime Minister to do so since 2007.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will host the NATO Secretary General in Downing Street today (Wednesday) to discuss the future of security and deterrence in the Euro-Atlantic area.

Foreign Secretary: “We must starve terrorists of the finance and emerging technologies that will cause death and destruction around the world”.

The UK's Ambassador to the WTO and UN in Geneva, Simon Manley, commends the trade commitments made by Barbados and highlights the importance of UK-Barbados bilateral relations.
UK News
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London scheme reopens funding to get more people walking and cycling
A London-wide programme backed by Transport for London (TfL) and The London Marathon Foundation is offering fresh funding to community and not-for-profit groups seeking to makeRead More... -
UK employers remain trapped in ‘low-hire, low-fire’ labour market
Britain’s jobs market is showing little sign of breaking out of its current slowdown, with employers continuing to hold back on recruitment while avoiding a sharp rise in redundancies,Read More... -
UK house prices suffer sharpest August drop in eight years as market faces growing supply glut
As Britain’s housing market enters the second half of the year under mounting pressure, asking prices for newly listed homes have suffered their steepest August decline in eight years, withRead More... -
New planning rules to fast-track thousands of homes around Britain’s transport hubs
Thousands of new homes are set to be built within walking distance of England’s best-connected railway, tram and Underground stations under planning reforms unveiled by theRead More... -
Brent Cross Flyover set for major renewal as TfL warns of lengthy delays
Transport for London is preparing to begin a major programme of repairs and strengthening works on the A41 Brent Cross Flyover, with the first traffic restrictions coming into force onRead More...

Culture
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Honiara welcomes a global showcase of wildlife photography
Some of the world’s most striking wildlife photographs have arrived in the Solomon Islands, as the British High Commission and the Solomon Islands National Art Gallery open anRead More... -
Britain’s festival season stages a cautious comeback as fans pay for more
Britain’s battered music festival industry is showing tentative signs of recovery, with several major events selling out faster than expected as organisers reshape their offer aroundRead More... -
British Week in Paraguay marks a decade with nine days of culture, food and music
Asunción is preparing for the 10th edition of British Week, a nine-day programme showcasing British culture and connections across Paraguay.Read More... -
Stefan Zweig’s London refuge marked with blue plaque 90 years after Austrian writer fled Hitler
A London address that once offered refuge to one of Austria’s most celebrated writers has been formally marked in honour of Stefan Zweig, the Jewish novelist and essayist who fled theRead More... -
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...

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