UK News
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London Northwestern and West Midlands Railway return to public ownership in major rail reform milestone
Passengers using London Northwestern Railway and West Midlands Railway will see their services return to public ownership from Sunday, 1 February 2026, markingRead More... -
Warm home discount extended to 2031: £150 energy bill boost secured for millions of UK families
Millions of households across the UK will continue to receive help with soaring energy costs after the government confirmed the Warm Home Discount will run until theRead More... -
Independent review launched to overhaul single living accommodation for 80,000 UK service personnel
Around 80,000 military personnel living in single and unaccompanied accommodation in the UK and overseas are set to benefit from a major overhaul, as theRead More... -
Saga lifts profit forecast as cruise boom and over-50s travel demand surge
UK travel and insurance group Saga has raised its annual profit outlook after a strong year for its cruise and holiday businesses, buoyed by robust demand from over-50s travellers.Read More... -
London nightlife taskforce unveils 23-point plan to revitalise the capital after dark
London’s nightlife could be on the brink of a major reset after the publication of a landmark new report setting out how the capital can protect, support and grow its night-time economy.Read More...

Culture
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Rare 18th-century ‘Shock Dog’ sculpture by Anne Damer faces possible export from the UK
A rare 18th-century terracotta sculpture of a dog by pioneering British artist Anne Seymour Damer has been placed under a temporary export bar, amid concerns it could leave the UK unless aRead More... -
Astronomers Take Over: hands-on space gallery and live Planetarium shows launch at the National Maritime Museum
A new space adventure is landing in Greenwich. ‘Astronomers Take Over’, a playful, hands-on gallery led by real astronomers, opens at the National Maritime MuseumRead More... -
UK Prime Minister champions British theatre’s growing success in China during Shanghai visit
The Prime Minister has highlighted the growing global influence of British theatre during a visit to Shanghai, underlining how the UK’s creative industries are driving economic growth andRead More... -
King Charles and Queen Camilla host green carpet premiere at Windsor Castle for new Amazon prime film
King Charles, with Queen Camilla by his side, opened the doors of the longest-occupied castle in Europe for a sparkling evening at Windsor Castle, marking the premiere of ‘Finding Harmony –Read More... -
Karen Newman appointed to sculpt Queen Elizabeth II for National Memorial in St James’s Park
Renowned British sculptor Karen Newman MRSS has been appointed to create a new sculpture of Queen Elizabeth II as part of the UK’s national memorial to the late Monarch, the QueenRead More... -
UK government unveils £1.5bn culture investment to save 1,000 local venues and restore national pride
The government has announced a landmark £1.5 billion investment in arts, culture and heritage, pledging to safeguard more than 1,000 local venues across England and reverse years ofRead More... -
Museum of Oxford reveals 2026 programme focused on community stories, talks and events
The Museum of Oxford has unveiled its 2026 programme, setting out a year of talks, tours and hands-on events that place local people and shared histories firmly centre stage. The newRead More... -
£9m Claude Lorrain masterpiece faces possible export as UK scrambles to keep Baroque treasure
A Baroque landscape masterpiece valued at £9 million has been placed under a temporary export ban, giving UK institutions a final opportunity to keep the work in the country.Read More... -
Welsh towns invited to compete for first-ever UK Town of Culture title
Could a Welsh town become the very first UK Town of Culture? Communities across Wales are being invited to step into the national spotlight as the UK launches its inaugural Town of CultureRead More... -
In Bloom: How plants shaped Britain and the modern world
Plants surround us every day – in our gardens, our homes and even in our cups of tea – yet few of us stop to consider the extraordinary journeys they have taken to get here.Read More... -
UK launches first town of culture competition to revive local pride and boost economic growth
The government has officially launched the UK’s first-ever Town of Culture competition, marking a major new push to restore pride in communities and drive cultural-led economic growthRead More... -
Government announces academy trust inspections to strengthen school accountability
New academy trust inspections to boost transparency for parents and strengthen outcomes for childrenRead More... -
Cumbrian animated flood film scoops international science award
A short animated film featuring a red squirrel from Cumbria has won an international education award, shining a global spotlight on how trees can help tackle floodingRead More...

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World News
At the G20 summit in Cape Town, the UK government unveiled a series of new projects aimed at promoting responsible and inclusive use of artificial intelligence (AI) across Africa.

Princess Anne made a surprise trip to Ukraine this week, shining a light on the deep struggles children face living through the ongoing conflict.

A new US-led proposal aimed at ending the war in Gaza has drawn support from leaders across Europe and the Middle East. President Donald Trump, standing alongside Israeli Prime Minister

Vietnam is rushing to move more than a quarter of a million people out of harm’s way as Typhoon Bualoi barrels toward the country’s central coast.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are heading back to Rome next month for a very special meeting with Pope Leo XIV.
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh have completed a meaningful four-day visit to Japan, highlighting the close and long-standing ties between the UK and

Australia could reverse its recognition of a Palestinian state if there’s a change in government, the country’s Opposition Leader Sussan Ley told Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar. Ley, who
French President Emmanuel Macron has sharply pushed back against U.S. Ambassador Charles Kushner, calling his public criticism of France’s handling of antisemitism “unacceptable” for

Airports across Europe are gradually getting back to normal after a cyberattack threw check-in systems into chaos, grounding flights and leaving thousands of passengers stranded over the

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is expected to confirm on Sunday that the UK will officially recognise a Palestinian state — a landmark shift in British foreign policy.

