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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.
UK News
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UK home asking prices jump in May as mortgage rates ease despite global tensions
British home asking prices posted a stronger-than-expected rise in May, signaling resilience in the housing market despite mounting geopolitical uncertainty linked to the Iran conflict andRead More... -
Old Oak regeneration project moves ahead as OPDC seeks private development partner
The Mayor of London’s regeneration agency has taken a major step towards unlocking the capital’s largest brownfield development site after agreeing the framework of a landmark land dealRead More... -
RAF deploys low-cost anti-drone missiles to Middle East operations
The UK has deployed a new low-cost anti-drone missile system to RAF operations in the Middle East, aiming to strengthen protection for British forces, regional allies and civilian interestsRead More... -
£500,000 awarded to community projects celebrating Windrush legacy
Community groups across England will receive a share of £500,000 in government funding to deliver events and cultural projects marking Windrush Day 2026.Read More... -
London sees rival mass protests over immigration and Gaza
Tens of thousands of demonstrators filled central London on Saturday as two major protests unfolded simultaneously — one focused on opposition to immigration levels and concerns overRead 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...

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