UK News
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Over 1,000 people cross the Channel in a single day as migration debate intensifies
More than 1,000 people are believed to have crossed the English Channel on Saturday, marking the largest single-day total since May, when more than 1,195 arrivals were recorded.Read More... -
London sees sharp fall in homicides over summer as Mayor pledges to keep tackling violence
London has recorded its lowest number of summer homicides since 2018, with early figures showing a sharp fall in killings across June, July, and August.Read More... -
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood expected to move asylum seekers into military barracks after Home Office shake-up
Newly appointed Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is preparing to announce that asylum seekers will be moved out of hotels and into military barracks, as the Government signals a tougherRead More... -
Major skills boost at the heart of new defence industrial strategy
The UK is about to launch a transformative Defence Industrial Strategy (DIS) that places people and skills at its core. The plan, set to be unveiled on Monday 8 September, will ensure BritainRead 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
Former paratrooper Karl Bushby, who began his global trek in 1998, has completed an extraordinary swim across the Caspian Sea as part of his 36,000-mile adventure around the world.
King Charles and Queen Camilla were warmly welcomed by enthusiastic crowds in Sydney after attending a church service on Sunday, marking the first event of their Australia tour.
Defence Secretary John Healey attended the G7 Defence Ministers summit in Naples to review the progress of the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP).
Foreign Secretary David Lammy has called for “more diplomacy” in the UK’s approach to China, emphasizing the importance of dialogue while reaffirming that national security will always come
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy is set to visit China on Friday for a two-day trip aimed at mending strained relations between the two nations following years of tensions over security issues
The UK and New Zealand space agencies have signed an agreement to establish a framework for the removal and servicing of operational satellites that are in close proximity or in contact with
The UK government has announced new sanctions targeting key Iranian military figures and organizations in response to Iran's attack on Israel on October 1. These sanctions aim to curb Iran’s
On Monday, the UK expressed concern over China's recent military exercises near Taiwan, warning that these actions heighten tensions and pose a risk of "dangerous escalation" in the Taiwan
A new trade sanctions unit has officially launched today, aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of the UK's sanctions against Russia. The Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation (OTSI) will
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to visit Downing Street on Thursday as he continues his efforts to secure additional support from European nations in Ukraine’s ongoing resistance