UK News
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British troops successfully deploy new radio wave weapon against drone swarms
In a major milestone for modern warfare, British soldiers have successfully neutralised swarms of drones using a cutting-edge UK-developed directed energy weapon during a large-scale trial inRead More... -
Canary Wharf property values steady after post-pandemic drop
Property values in London’s Canary Wharf financial hub held steady at around £6.8 billion ($9 billion) in 2024, following a sharp 15% drop the previous year due to pandemic-driven declines inRead More... -
King Charles delivers Easter message focused on kindness, war, and faith
King Charles III has shared a heartfelt Easter message reflecting on the contrasts of human nature—our capacity for both cruelty and compassion—while the world continues to face conflictRead More... -
Petrol prices drop, UK inflation falls – but for how long?
Hey, some good news for your wallet (at least for now) – UK inflation dropped to 2.6% in March, down from 2.8% in February. A big reason? Petrol prices dipped, with the average price fallingRead More...
Culture
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Export bars placed on two 18th century Agostino Brunias paintings
Two paintings by the 18th-century Italian artist Agostino Brunias, both depicting scenes from the Caribbean island of St Vincent, have been placed under temporary export bars to give UKRead More... -
Pope recognizes Antoni Gaudí's "heroic virtues," puts him on path to sainthood
The Vatican has taken a significant step toward making renowned Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí a saint, officially recognizing his "heroic virtues." Often referred to as "God's architect,"Read More... -
Britain’s oldest Indian restaurant faces closure amid Central London lease dispute
Veeraswamy, the UK's oldest Indian restaurant, is facing the threat of closure just before reaching its centenary, due to a lease disagreement with the Crown Estate.Read More... -
Communities invited to nominate beloved UK traditions for National Heritage List
This summer, communities across the UK will be able to nominate their favourite traditions—from iconic celebrations like Notting Hill Carnival and Hogmanay to time-honoured crafts likeRead More... -
£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...
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The UK Government has committed to funding research and providing technical assistance to promote regional growth through the development of railway
The British Embassy in Guatemala, in collaboration with the Department of Business and Trade (DBT) and several British companies operating in the country, hosted a
Mike Lynch, the software millionaire missing after a superyacht sank off the coast of Sicily, is one of the few British entrepreneurs to have built a global technology
Britain's commitment to supporting Ukraine remains steadfast, according to a spokesperson for Prime Minister Keir Starmer. This statement comes in response to recent