UK News
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£100 million boost for affordable housing after CMA investigation into housebuilders
Seven major UK housebuilders have agreed to pay a combined £100 million towards affordable housing initiatives across the UK, following an investigation by the Competition and MarketsRead More... -
UK competition watchdog to end housebuilder probe with voluntary commitments
The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) plans to close its investigation into seven major UK housebuilders by accepting a set of voluntary commitments, according to a statementRead More... -
Three convicted in Wagner-linked arson attack on London warehouse supplying Ukraine
Three men have been convicted of carrying out a deliberate arson attack on a London warehouse that supported Ukraine, in an operation linked to Russia’s Wagner paramilitary group.Read More... -
Rishi Sunak rejoins Goldman Sachs as senior adviser
Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is returning to Goldman Sachs, where he began his career, now stepping into a senior advisory role, the bank announced on Tuesday.Read More... -
Resident doctors in England vote to strike amid ongoing pay dispute
Resident doctors in England have voted in favour of strike action once again, marking the latest development in a prolonged dispute over pay.Read More...
Culture
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Bayeux Tapestry to return to the UK for the first time in nearly 1,000 years
The Bayeux Tapestry, one of the most iconic pieces of medieval art, is set to be displayed in the UK for the first time since its creation over 900 years ago, the Department for Culture, MediaRead More... -
Hundreds of new homes proposed for Blenheim Palace estate
Plans to build 500 new homes on the Blenheim Palace estate have been submitted to Cherwell District Council. The development would be located east of Park View in Woodstock, Oxfordshire,Read More... -
The best moments from Oasis’ triumphant return in Cardiff
Oasis made a thunderous comeback in Cardiff, opening their reunion show with Hello and a heartfelt “it’s good to be back,” marking their first performance together in 16 years.Read More... -
Royal Academy of Music to launch new campus in East London
The Royal Academy of Music (RAM) has unveiled plans to open a new campus at London City Island in east London, promising "endless possibilities" for students and staff.Read More... -
Anna Wintour steps down as US Vogue editor-in-chief after 37 years
Dame Anna Wintour is stepping down as editor-in-chief of American Vogue, a position she has held for an unprecedented 37 years.Read More... -
£35m George Street revamp gets council backing despite funding doubts
Plans to transform Edinburgh’s George Street have been approved by city councillors, with construction expected to begin in August 2027—if the money can be secured.Read More... -
Police seek help after £150,000 violin stolen from North London pub
Police are appealing for information after a rare 18th-century violin, valued at over £150,000, was stolen from a pub in north London.Read More... -
Chris Brown denies assault charge in London nightclub incident
Chris Brown has pleaded not guilty to assault charges related to a 2023 nightclub altercation in London. The 36-year-old US singer is accused of attacking music producer Abraham Diaw with aRead More... -
Louvre workers strike over overtourism, forcing sudden museum closure
The Louvre, the world’s most-visited museum, was forced to close its doors Monday after staff staged a spontaneous strike, citing unbearable working conditions and the overwhelming crush ofRead More... -
Pulp score first UK number one album in 27 years with more
Indie rock legends Pulp have returned to the top of the UK album charts for the first time in nearly three decades, with their latest release More debuting at number one, according to theRead More...
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World News
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Israel has launched a sweeping and unprecedented military operation against Iran, directly targeting the core of its nuclear program and top military leadership.
The Trump administration has initiated a formal review of the AUKUS defence pact—a multibillion-dollar agreement forged under President Joe Biden—according to a senior U.S. defence
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy has visited Gibraltar for crucial discussions as part of ongoing efforts to secure a post-Brexit agreement concerning the territory.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has sharply criticized the UK’s decision to impose sanctions on two far-right Israeli ministers, calling the move counterproductive to peace efforts
The UK has imposed sanctions on two far-right Israeli ministers, Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, for what it described as repeated incitement of violence against Palestinian communities
A British grandmother has expressed disappointment over her recent holiday to Benidorm, claiming that her experience at the Hotel Poseidon Playa was negatively impacted by a lack of
Prince William has issued a stark warning about the state of the world’s oceans, describing the crisis as unlike any challenge humanity has faced before.
In a move that underscores his hardline stance on public order, President Donald Trump swiftly mobilized federal forces in response to weekend protests in Los Angeles against Immigration and
Foreign Secretary David Lammy is set to strengthen economic and migration ties between the UK and India during his visit to New Delhi this weekend, delivering on the UK government’s