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City Hall will tonight (Tuesday 23) hold an event to commemorate the UNESCO International Day for Remembrance of the Transatlantic Slave Trade and its Abolition.

10 iconic and sustainable British breweries are being featured on the GREAT Britain stand at Beervana in Wellington.
- Tackling climate change and biodiversity loss in the Pacific remains top priority says UK Minister,

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the Security Council open debate on peace and security in Africa

Minister of State for South and Central Asia, North Africa, UN and the Commonwealth, Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon visited Morocco from 25 to 27 July 2022, following the 300th

Today, the Commission announced plans to grant a total EU funding of almost €1.2 billion supporting 61 collaborative defence research and development
The deployments, which took place over the last month at the request of the host nations, allowed the partner air forces to develop their joint tactics and strengthen their ability to operate

The EU and New Zealand have today concluded negotiations for a Trade Agreement, which is set to open significant economic opportunities for companies and consumers on both sides.

A controversial Kazakh oligarch facing sanctions over his links to Russia is a close associate of one of Israel’s most scandal-prone businessmen, it has been revealed.

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today reaffirmed his support for Hongkongers arriving in the capital on the second anniversary of the imposition of the National Security Law in Hong
UK News
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English mayors to gain new powers over major housing and development projects
Mayors across England are set to receive significantly greater control over major planning decisions under new government proposals designed to accelerate housebuilding, unlockRead More... -
UK retail sales ease in July as World Cup boost fades
British consumers pulled back from the shops in July, with retail sales volumes declining as the spending boost from the men’s football World Cup and a spell of exceptionally warmRead More... -
Sterling extends winning run as rate-hike expectations and weak dollar lift pound
The pound is heading towards a fourth straight week of gains, supported by renewed expectations that the Bank of England could raise interest rates and continued weaknessRead More... -
Rape survivors in England and Wales to receive 24/7 support under £8.7m government scheme
Victims and survivors of rape and sexual abuse across England and Wales will continue to have access to free, confidential support at any time of day under a new £8.7 million governmentRead More... -
UK launches first National Day honouring victims and survivors of terrorism
The United Kingdom is marking its first National Day for Victims and Survivors of Terrorism, establishing 21 August as an annual date of remembrance for people whose lives have beenRead More...

Culture
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London marks UNESCO day with call for action, memory and justice on the legacy of the transatlantic slave trade
City Hall brings together community leaders, artists, young Londoners and historians to honour those affected by the transatlantic slave trade and celebrate the strength of African andRead More... -
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...

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