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The European Union would welcome the United Kingdom “with open arms” if it chose to rejoin the bloc’s single market, according to Jean-Noel Barrot, France’s foreign minister. His remarks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is set to hold high-level talks in London with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Tuesday, in a meeting expected to significantly deepen military and
The United Kingdom and Ukraine are set to unveil a major new defence partnership aimed at countering the rapid spread of low-cost, high-tech weapons—particularly drones—marking a

Germany has expressed skepticism about a potential expansion of the European Union's naval mission, Operation Aspides, into the strategic waters of the Strait of Hormuz, citing concerns over
Donald Trump has warned that the future of the NATO could be at risk if allied countries refuse to assist in protecting the strategic Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most vital oil transit
Russia’s largest gold mining company, Polyus, reported a solid financial performance for 2025, posting a 12% increase in pretax profit to reach $6.3 billion.

The United Kingdom has pledged more than £5 million (about $6.6 million) in emergency assistance to support humanitarian efforts in Lebanon, as rising tensions in the region place increasing

Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine has announced that he has temporarily left Uganda after spending nearly two months in hiding following the country’s controversial presidential election

As tensions continue to rise in the second week of the war between Israel, the United States and Iran, British fighter jets are now actively helping defend Bahrain from incoming drone attacks.

The United Kingdom and Belgium are looking to deepen their partnership to combat human smuggling along the Channel’s western coastline, where attempts by migrants to cross in small
UK News
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NHS rolls out record 1,141 new ambulances across England to cut response times and boost emergency care
England’s ambulance services have received a major upgrade, with a record number of new and replacement vehicles hitting the roads over the past year—offering a significant boost toRead More... -
UK confirms marmalade name safe: no EU rule will force “citrus marmalade” rebrand
Fears that Britain’s beloved marmalade could be forced into a post-Brexit identity change have been firmly dismissed by the UK Government, which insists no relabelling will be required underRead More... -
UK state pension to rise by 4.8% in April 2026: millions of pensioners to gain Up to £575 more
More than 12 million pensioners across the UK will receive a boost to their incomes from 6 April, as the State Pension increases by 4.8% under the government’s “Triple Lock” policy.Read More... -
£90 million boost to save England’s wildlife: record government funding targets species recovery and nature restoration
England’s most endangered wildlife is set to receive a historic lifeline, as the government announces a landmark £90 million investment aimed at reversing decades of ecological decline.Read More...

Culture
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Who stood behind Western support for Ukraine’s independence?
From the life story of British politician Stefan TerlezkyRead More... -
London secures £4.66m lifeline for Notting Hill Carnival as iconic festival marks 60 years
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has stepped in with a crucial £4.66 million funding package to ensure the Notting Hill Carnival goes ahead this August, as the world-famous event celebratesRead More... -
Paul McCartney announces new album “The Boys of Dungeon Lane,” a nostalgic return to Liverpool roots
Legendary musician Paul McCartney is set to release his first solo album in more than five years, offering fans an intimate journey back to his childhood streets in Liverpool. The upcomingRead More... -
The National Gallery visitor numbers surge 29% in 2025 after bicentenary and Sainsbury Wing reopening
The National Gallery has reported a remarkable resurgence in visitor numbers, with a 29% increase in attendance during 2025 following its landmark bicentenary celebrations and theRead More... -
The National Lottery Heritage Fund has awarded £141,000 to preserve historic synagogues
A new grant from the National Lottery will help preserve historic synagogues in areas such as Wales, Brighton, and the East End, addressing the challenges of declining congregations andRead More... -
Lady Mayor hosts landmark Mansion House dinner celebrating women leaders and future trailblazers in the UK
In a historic first for Mansion House, the official residence of the City of London’s Lord Mayor, a special dinner was held to honour the achievements of women leaders across the UK and theRead More... -
Natural History Museum becomes UK’s most visited attraction in 2025, surpassing British Museum
London’s Natural History Museum has claimed the spot as the United Kingdom’s most popular tourist attraction in 2025, drawing a record-breaking 7.1 million visitors over the year.Read More... -
IWM acquires Dame Vera Lynn’s wartime archive: 600 letters reveal untold stories of love and loss
The Imperial War Museums (IWM) has secured a remarkable piece of British history with the acquisition of the complete Second World War archive of Dame Vera Lynn — the belovedRead More... -
UK City of Culture 2029: nine destinations shortlisted as cultural race heats up
Nine destinations across the UK have been officially longlisted in the race to become the UK City of Culture for 2029, marking the next phase of one of the country’s most influential culturalRead More... -
Paris museum unveils enchanting “Unicorns!” exhibition exploring myth across cultures
The Musée National du Moyen Âge, also known as the Musée de Cluny, is inviting visitors into a world where myth meets history with its captivating exhibition, “Unicorns!”. The show delvesRead More...

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