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Defence Secretary Ben Wallace and Iceland’s Ambassador to the UK Sturla Sigurjónsson today signed a Note of Joining that welcomes Iceland into the JEF alongside the UK, Denmark, Estonia,

Lord Frost, Minister of State in the Cabinet Office, met Commission Vice President Šefčovič yesterday evening in Brussels.

Minister Akar is on a two-day visit to the UK to reaffirm our two countries’ close cooperation on defence and security as NATO Allies.

The UK will pioneer the world’s largest ocean wildlife monitoring system to help protect life below water as part of the UK Government Blue Belt programme.

As part of the agreement, RAF Leeming in North Yorkshire will become the British base for the new UK-Qatar joint Hawk training squadron, utilising Qatar’s recently

Prime Minister Boris Johnson's joint article with other world leaders.
The Prime Minister spoke to President Joe Biden this afternoon.
International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The Day celebrates women's achievements and increases the

Royal Marines from HMS Montrose, part of a Combined Maritime Forces Task Force in the Middle East, boarded a suspect boat in the Northern Arabian Sea while on a counter-narcotics patrol.

The European Commission has decided today to refer Slovenia to the European Court of Justice for failure to comply with the requirements of the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive
UK News
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13 new swimming spots open across England, including first official Thames site in LondonAs the bathing water season begins, 13 new swimming sites have officially opened across England, giving communities more safe places to enjoy rivers and beaches while increasing protection...Read More...
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Government opens door to flexible higher education with new modular student finance system
The government has announced the first 130 universities and colleges approved to offer short, flexible higher education courses under a major overhaul of student finance aimed at wideningRead More... -
Andy Burnham eyes return to Westminster with bid for Greater Manchester by-election
Andy Burnham has announced plans to seek permission to stand in the upcoming Makerfield by-election, a move that could pave the way for his return to Westminster and position him as aRead More... -
UK Health Minister Wes Streeting resigns, deepening pressure on PM Starmer
Britain’s Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigned from government on Thursday, delivering a major blow to Prime Minister Keir Starmer and intensifying unrest within the ruling Labour Party.Read More... -
TfL urges RMT to cancel strikes as London Underground faces disruption from 19–22 May
Transport for London (TfL) is advising passengers to plan ahead as planned industrial action by the RMT union is set to impact London Underground services from Tuesday 19 May throughRead More...

Culture
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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... -
Who stood behind Western support for Ukraine’s independence?
From the life story of British politician Stefan TerlezkyRead More...

British Queen celebrates
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