UK News
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UK job market sees biggest rise in jobseekers since 2020
The UK labour market weakened further in March, with the largest increase in jobseekers in over four years, according to a new survey released on Friday. The rise comes amid cautious hiringRead More... -
UK economy outpaces forecasts in February, but Trump tariffs cast shadow
The UK economy expanded more than expected in February, offering a temporary boost for Labour ahead of potential turbulence sparked by Donald Trump’s trade policies.Read More... -
Farage dismisses talk of reform UK-Tory coalitions after local elections
Nigel Farage has rejected the idea of formal coalitions between Reform UK and Conservative councillors following the upcoming local elections. His comments came in response to a suggestionRead More... -
Government unveils more details on neighbourhood policing guarantee
The government has confirmed that 3,000 new neighbourhood police officers and Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) will be deployed across England and Wales within the next year.Read More... -
UK sanctions top Georgian officials over brutal crackdown on protesters
The UK has imposed sanctions on four senior Georgian officials for their roles in enabling serious human rights abuses during the government’s violent response to widespreadRead More...
Culture
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£20m museum renewal fund opens for England’s civic museums
Civic museums across England can now apply for a share of the new £20 million Museum Renewal Fund, aimed at boosting access to collections, enhancing educational programmes, andRead More... -
The underrated UK city that was England’s first capital — 1,000 years before London
Tucked away in Essex lies a city that predates London as England's capital by over a millennium. Rich in Roman and medieval history, Colchester only officially became a city in 2022 as part ofRead More... -
Universal Studios to open first UK theme park in Bedford by 2031, creating 28,000 jobs
The UK is officially getting its first Universal Studios theme park, with a grand opening set for 2031. The landmark project, backed by the UK government, is expected to bring in a staggeringRead More... -
MI5 lifts the veil on 115 years of secrets in new exhibition
For the first time in its 115-year history, MI5 is pulling back the curtain on its shadowy past. A new exhibition at the National Archives in London, MI5: Official Secrets, offers the public anRead More... -
Tourist tax could help revive London’s arts and culture scene
A growing number of voices are calling on the government to allow London to introduce a tourist tax, similar to those already in place in many popular European cities. The Centre for LondonRead More... -
£1bn Chinese ceramics gift to British Museum approved
The Charity Commission has officially approved the largest donation in the British Museum’s history—a collection of Chinese ceramics valued at around £1 billion.Read More... -
UK to return Nazi-looted painting to Jewish family
A 17th-century painting stolen by the Nazis in 1940 from a Jewish art collector in Belgium is set to be returned to the collector’s descendants, the British government announced on Saturday,Read More... -
Queen Camilla launches new Reading Medal to celebrate literary champions
Queen Camilla has unveiled The Queen’s Reading Room Medal, a new honor recognizing individuals who have made significant contributions to promoting books, reading, and literature in theirRead More... -
Blackpool Pleasure Beach to cut hours and close rides after £2.7m loss
One of the UK’s most iconic theme parks, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, has announced it will be closing some rides and reducing opening hours following a £2.7 million pre-tax loss.Read More... -
Charity shop stunned as rare Chinese Bible fetches £56,000 at auction
Staff at an Oxfam bookshop in Chelmsford were left "absolutely speechless" after a donated Bible sold at auction for an astonishing £56,280—far exceeding its estimated value of just £800.Read More... -
London Marathon 2025: a historic milestone for the UK’s capital race
The 2025 TCS London Marathon is gearing up to make history. Celebrating its 45th edition, the event is set to become the world’s largest marathon, surpassing the New York City Marathon'sRead More... -
British Museum tops UK visitor charts again in 2024
For the second consecutive year, the British Museum has claimed the title of the UK’s most-visited attraction. The iconic London institution welcomed an impressive 6,479,952 visitors in 2024,Read More... -
Britain's Bloomsbury Publishing expects annual trading to exceed forecasts
Bloomsbury Publishing (BMY.L) announced on Thursday that its annual trading performance is set to surpass market expectations, driven by strong demand for its fiction titles and anRead More...
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World News
Demand for public housing priced above S$1 million ($776,940) is surging in Singapore, with the number of units sold so far in 2024 exceeding the total for all of 2023.
France's newly appointed Prime Minister, Michel Barnier, is considering a temporary increase in corporate taxes for the country's largest companies, as well as a levy on share buybacks,
Hundreds of British holidaymakers are pursuing legal action after falling ill with gastric illnesses while staying at luxury hotels in Cape Verde.
In an interview with LBC’s Nick Ferrari, Israeli Ambassador to the UK, Tzipi Hotovely, claimed that 80% of Palestinians supported the Hamas-led attacks on
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati at the United Nations General Assembly to discuss the ongoing conflict between Lebanon and Israel.
Australia and Britain have announced plans to sign a bilateral treaty to jointly produce a new class of nuclear-powered submarines as part of the AUKUS partnership,
Elon Musk lashed out at Britain on Thursday following reports that he was not invited to the country's upcoming investment summit. Musk took to his X platform,
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is set to meet with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer next week, as he continues his efforts to rebuild and
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has once again urged British citizens to leave Lebanon "immediately" amid escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer criticized Russia for sacrificing its citizens in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine during his first address to the United Nations Security Council