UK News
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MPs push for more operators to use Channel Tunnel
A group of MPs from South East England are urging regulators to let more train companies run services through the Channel Tunnel.Read More... -
Donald Trump’s second UK state visit: what’s on the agenda
US President Donald Trump has landed in the UK for a rare second state visit, this time joined by First Lady Melania Trump. The couple will be based at Windsor Castle during their stay, withRead More... -
North East England to become AI Powerhouse with billions in investment and thousands of new jobs
The North East is on the brink of a major transformation. The UK government has announced a brand-new AI Growth Zone in the region — a move expected to bring in up to £30 billion ofRead More... -
Eritrean man halts removal to France under new UK–France migrant deal
A 25-year-old man from Eritrea has won a last-minute legal challenge that stopped his planned removal to France under the UK’s new “one in, one out” migrant return scheme.Read More... -
State pension set to rise by 4.7% next April
Millions of pensioners are likely to see their state pension rise by around 4.7% in April – worth over £500 more a year for many.Read More...
Culture
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America’s secret party palace in London: where presidents crash and celebrities mingle
Tucked away inside Regent’s Park, on a private stretch of land the size of seven football pitches, sits Winfield House — the official residence of the US ambassador to the UK. On paper, it’s...Read More... -
National Gallery receives £375m boost for landmark expansion
The National Gallery in London is preparing for a major transformation after securing a record-breaking £375 million in donations to fund a brand-new wing.Read More... -
Turns out David Bowie still had one more surprise up his sleeve
When he passed away in 2016, the world thought his last artistic statement was Blackstar – that haunting, brilliant final album shaped by his own awareness of mortality. But tucked away,Read More... -
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...
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World News
The UK government has agreed to pay compensation to thousands of Kenyans whose lives were upended by a fire sparked during a British military training exercise in 2021.
Russia says Ukrainian drones were behind a fire at a nuclear power plant in the western Kursk region overnight, though officials insist there were no injuries and radiation levels remain normal.
Pope Leo XIV has praised the UK’s agreement to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, calling it a “significant victory” for the Chagossian people who were forced from their
The Pentagon has removed Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Kruse, head of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), just weeks after controversy erupted over an intelligence report about U.S. strikes on Iran.
The United Kingdom has announced £1.33 million in humanitarian aid to help Pakistan cope with the devastating impact of this year’s monsoon season. The support will reach more than
In the first half of 2025 alone, 245 U.S. citizens filed refugee claims in Canada—already more than in all of 2024, and the highest in any year since 2019, according to new numbers from
The UK has announced a new round of sanctions aimed at cutting off financial networks that help fund Iran’s destabilising activities in the Middle East and beyond.
Denmark is scrapping one of the world’s heaviest book taxes in an effort to get more people reading.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the U.S. is hopeful but realistic when it comes to brokering peace between Russia and Ukraine.
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is heading to Washington on Monday for what could be one of the toughest meetings of his presidency. He’ll sit down with Donald Trump, who is