UK News
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Toblerone dark chocolate bar discontinued in the UK
The beloved dark chocolate version of Toblerone is being pulled from UK shelves after nearly 60 years.Read More... -
MPs and staff lose sensitive devices in pubs, trains, and more
Dozens of digital devices issued to MPs and parliamentary staff went missing in 2023, with losses reported from pubs, trains, homes, and even within the parliamentary estate itself.Read More... -
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...
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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World News
Maria Eagle, the UK's Minister for Defence Procurement and Industry, recently visited Ukraine to meet with Ukrainian officials and UK defence industry leaders. This visit aimed to advance
The Science and Innovation Network France (SIN France) facilitated a brokerage event by bringing together the UK’s national hydrogen research hubs and their French counterparts.
Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned and fled the country, according to an announcement made by General Waker-uz-Zaman on Monday. The Bangladeshi army chief stated
Ukraine has received its first American-made F-16 fighter jets, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky. "F-16s in Ukraine. We did it," he announced during a ceremony at an undisclosed
A 77-year-old British man was arrested in Ibiza after allegedly refusing to settle a substantial restaurant bill exceeding £10,000. The man was dining with five women, all of whom were also
The spiritual leader of the Church of England called on governments to respect the International Court of Justice's (ICJ) ruling that Israel's occupation of Palestinian
The US embassy in Beirut has advised its citizens to leave Lebanon using "any available ticket" due to escalating tensions in the Middle East.
On the night of August 2, the US administration released a video recording from the Oval Office. It shows the phone conversations between people who were freed as
Three Americans who were released in a high-profile prisoner swap with Russia have returned to the US. Among them is Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich,
On Wednesday, more than 100 venture capitalists, including entrepreneur Mark Cuban and LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman, publicly endorsed U.S. Democratic