UK News
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Jaguar Land Rover staff told to stay home after cyber attack disrupts production
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has asked thousands of factory workers to remain at home until at least Tuesday, as the company continues to deal with the aftermath of a major cyber attack.Read More... -
The UK's best and worst airports revealed for 2025
Summer may be winding down, but many travellers are already thinking about their next trip. A new survey from consumer group Which? has revealed the UK’s best and worst airports — andRead More... -
Rent prices hit record high – but some areas are still cheaper than others
The cost of renting in Britain has reached a new peak, with the average advertised rent now sitting at £1,577 per month – the highest on record, according to property site Rightmove.Read More... -
Lloyds Bank staff face job risk as part of new performance drive
Lloyds Banking Group is preparing to put thousands of staff under review as part of a major shake-up aimed at creating what it calls a “high-performance culture.”Read More...
Culture
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Part of Victorian building collapses in Cleckheaton
A section of a former Victorian church, now used as a wedding venue, has collapsed onto a busy street in Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire.Read More... -
Black culture festival returns to Trafalgar Square this weekend
Trafalgar Square is set to come alive this weekend with the return of Black On The Square—a free festival celebrating Black culture, creativity, and community. Running from 12pm to 6pm, theRead More... -
Take a book, leave a Book: South London gets four new mini libraries
If you love books and the idea of swapping stories with your community, you’re in luck—Penguin Books is setting up four new “Book Stops” across South London this month.Read More... -
His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant Certificates of Merit awards 2026–2027
Nominations are now open for the 2026 His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant Certificates of Merit awards.Read More... -
“Toxic bullying culture” and “pandering to far right”: South London councillor walks away from Labour
A Lambeth councillor has dramatically quit the Labour Party, accusing it of fostering a “toxic culture of bullying” and “pandering to the far right.”Read More... -
For the very first time, Queen Marie of Romania’s delicate floral watercolors are heading to London
From September 18 to October 12, her works—kept safe for over a century in the manuscripts of the Romanian Academy—will be shown at The King’s Foundation Garrison Chapel Gallery,Read More... -
A huge Japanese food & culture festival is coming to London next month – and it’s totally free
For one day only, Trafalgar Square will transform into a vibrant hub of Japanese food, music, and traditions – and you won’t want to miss it. On September 21, the UK’s biggest annualRead More... -
Why England’s streets are suddenly covered in flags
Lately, if you’ve been driving around parts of England, you’ve probably noticed something unusual: lampposts covered in Union Jacks and St George’s crosses. In places like Birmingham,Read More... -
Notting Hill Carnival safety crackdown: 100 arrests and 50 weapons seized
Police have launched a major safety operation ahead of this year’s Notting Hill Carnival, arresting 100 people and seizing dozens of weapons in a bid to keep the huge celebration safe.Read More... -
Norwich castle reopens after £27.5 million transformation
After nearly five years behind scaffolding, one of England’s most iconic Norman landmarks has reopened its doors. Norwich Castle Keep – first built almost 900 years ago – has undergone aRead More... -
Kneecap rapper faces terror charge in London over Hezbollah flag
One of the members of Irish rap group Kneecap appeared in a London court on Wednesday, facing a terrorism charge for allegedly displaying a Hezbollah flag during a performance.Read More... -
Soho House goes private in $2.7B deal — with Ashton Kutcher joining the board
Soho House, the exclusive members-only club that started above a London café in the ’90s, is set to go private again in a $2.7 billion deal. The move is being led by New York–based MCRRead More...
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World News
The Lisbon City Council has granted approval to VIC Properties for a landmark real estate development that will rejuvenate the long-abandoned 30-hectare site of the former Fábrica de Gás da
At least 29 passengers survived a fiery plane crash near the Kazakh city of Aktau on Wednesday, as rescue teams continue to search for dozens of others feared dead, according to authorities.
President-elect Donald Trump announced plans on Sunday to restore the name of North America's tallest mountain to Mount McKinley, reversing a 2015 decision by the Obama administration
This Christmas, Defence Secretary John Healey MP visited British Army personnel deployed in Estonia to personally thank them for their dedication and service. Around 10,000 members of the
The UK Labour minister faces allegations alongside her aunt, Sheikh Hasina, the recently deposed prime minister of Bangladesh.
Elon Musk is reportedly giving "serious thought" to donating to Reform UK following a meeting with Nigel Farage at Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar has announced the closure of Israel’s embassy in Ireland, citing what he described as the Irish government’s “extreme anti-Israel policy.”
The United Kingdom has announced a £50 million ($63 million) aid package to support vulnerable Syrians in the wake of last week’s overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad by rebel forces.
The UK has officially become the first European country to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) as a full member, marking a significant step
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasized the need for caution in shaping Syria's future following the anticipated end of Bashar al-Assad’s regime, advocating for "credible, inclusive, and