UK News
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Saga lifts profit forecast as cruise boom and over-50s travel demand surge
UK travel and insurance group Saga has raised its annual profit outlook after a strong year for its cruise and holiday businesses, buoyed by robust demand from over-50s travellers.Read More... -
London nightlife taskforce unveils 23-point plan to revitalise the capital after dark
London’s nightlife could be on the brink of a major reset after the publication of a landmark new report setting out how the capital can protect, support and grow its night-time economy.Read More... -
Storm Chandra sparks ongoing flood risk in Somerset and Dorset, Environment Agency warns
The Environment Agency has warned that the risk of flooding remains high across parts of Somerset and Dorset following heavy rainfall brought by Storm Chandra, urging residents to remainRead More... -
Lloyds raises profitability targets after annual profit jumps 12% despite motor finance charges
Lloyds Banking Group reported a stronger-than-expected rise in annual profit, prompting Britain’s biggest mortgage lender to upgrade its profitability outlook and announce a major shareRead More... -
Government secures future of Isle of Wight Vestas factory, saving 300 wind energy jobs
More than 300 skilled jobs on the Isle of Wight have been saved after government intervention and fresh investment from wind turbine manufacturer Vestas secured the future of itsRead More...

Culture
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King Charles and Queen Camilla host green carpet premiere at Windsor Castle for new Amazon prime film
King Charles, with Queen Camilla by his side, opened the doors of the longest-occupied castle in Europe for a sparkling evening at Windsor Castle, marking the premiere of ‘Finding Harmony –Read More... -
Karen Newman appointed to sculpt Queen Elizabeth II for National Memorial in St James’s Park
Renowned British sculptor Karen Newman MRSS has been appointed to create a new sculpture of Queen Elizabeth II as part of the UK’s national memorial to the late Monarch, the QueenRead More... -
UK government unveils £1.5bn culture investment to save 1,000 local venues and restore national pride
The government has announced a landmark £1.5 billion investment in arts, culture and heritage, pledging to safeguard more than 1,000 local venues across England and reverse years ofRead More... -
Museum of Oxford reveals 2026 programme focused on community stories, talks and events
The Museum of Oxford has unveiled its 2026 programme, setting out a year of talks, tours and hands-on events that place local people and shared histories firmly centre stage. The newRead More... -
£9m Claude Lorrain masterpiece faces possible export as UK scrambles to keep Baroque treasure
A Baroque landscape masterpiece valued at £9 million has been placed under a temporary export ban, giving UK institutions a final opportunity to keep the work in the country.Read More... -
Welsh towns invited to compete for first-ever UK Town of Culture title
Could a Welsh town become the very first UK Town of Culture? Communities across Wales are being invited to step into the national spotlight as the UK launches its inaugural Town of CultureRead More... -
In Bloom: How plants shaped Britain and the modern world
Plants surround us every day – in our gardens, our homes and even in our cups of tea – yet few of us stop to consider the extraordinary journeys they have taken to get here.Read More... -
UK launches first town of culture competition to revive local pride and boost economic growth
The government has officially launched the UK’s first-ever Town of Culture competition, marking a major new push to restore pride in communities and drive cultural-led economic growthRead More... -
Government announces academy trust inspections to strengthen school accountability
New academy trust inspections to boost transparency for parents and strengthen outcomes for childrenRead More... -
Cumbrian animated flood film scoops international science award
A short animated film featuring a red squirrel from Cumbria has won an international education award, shining a global spotlight on how trees can help tackle floodingRead More... -
Inside an immersive Guildhall Art Gallery exhibition inspired by the London Tube
The sensory world of the London Tube is brought vividly to life in a new immersive exhibition at Guildhall Art Gallery, uniting painter Jock McFadyen RA with musicianRead More... -
Researchers uncover ‘lost geometric code’ embedded in Oxford and Britain’s historic buildings
Researchers say they have uncovered a long-forgotten geometric code woven into some of Britain’s most famous historic buildings, including landmarks in Oxford.Read More... -
IWM Duxford to open new Second World War rooms revealing unseen artefacts and daily life of wartime pilots
IWM Duxford is set to open three newly restored Second World War spaces, offering visitors an intimate look at the lives of aircrew stationed at the Cambridgeshire airfield during the conflict.Read More...

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World News
China has fired back at President Donald Trump's latest tariff measures with a stark warning, declaring that Beijing is prepared for a full-scale trade war—or any other type of conflict.

The United Kingdom and Vietnam have reinforced their commitment to tackling irregular migration by signing a joint communiqué during the third annual UK-Vietnam Migration Dialogue in
U.S. President Donald Trump abruptly suspended military aid to Ukraine after President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the war with Russia was "very, very far from over," a comment that
Former Polish president and iconic Solidarity leader Lech Walesa has joined 39 former political prisoners in denouncing former U.S. President Donald Trump's recent confrontation with Ukrainian

The mayor of Ambleteuse, Stéphane Pinto, has called on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to visit northern France to witness firsthand the impact of small boat crossings.
Microsoft has confirmed that Skype, the once-dominant video-calling service, will be shutting down in May. The platform, which revolutionized online communication by enabling free
The UK is reinforcing its commitment to Ukraine’s defence with a £2.26 billion loan, set to be repaid using profits from sanctioned Russian sovereign assets. The agreement will be formally

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has called for an urgent transatlantic summit to address the ongoing war in Ukraine and broader global challenges. Her proposal follows a tense encounter

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called on Donald Trump to take a firmer stance in supporting Ukraine as he arrived in the UK for discussions with Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will convene a high-profile meeting on Sunday with leaders from Italy, Germany, Poland, and other key allies—potentially including Ukrainian President

