UK News
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UK warns of visa cuts for countries that refuse to take back citizens
The UK government has announced it could reduce the number of visas offered to countries that refuse to take back their citizens who are living unlawfully in Britain.Read More... -
Heathrow Terminal 4 reopens after hazard scare
London’s Heathrow Airport has reopened Terminal 4 after it was evacuated on Monday evening (Sept 8) following reports of a possible hazardous materials incident.Read More... -
Millions of phones blast sirens as UK runs emergency alert test
On Sunday afternoon, phones across the UK suddenly lit up and wailed with loud sirens as the government carried out its second nationwide test of the emergency alert system.Read More... -
UK pay settlements fall to lowest level since 2021 as hiring slows
British workers are seeing the weakest pay deals in over three-and-a-half years, with new data showing pay settlements fell again in July. Hiring is still slowing, though the pace of decline hasRead More... -
Nearly 900 arrested at London protest against Palestine Action ban, say police
Almost 900 people were arrested in central London on Saturday during a protest against the government’s decision to ban the activist group Palestine Action.Read 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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On June 14, 2024, more than 250 guests joined the British High Commission team in Suva to celebrate King Charles’ birthday.
German police shot and wounded a man who threatened officers with an ax and a Molotov cocktail in Hamburg on Sunday, just hours before the city hosted a
Today, the Prime Minister will travel to Switzerland to reaffirm the UK’s support for Ukraine as the first leader-level peace summit focused on the future of the
Rishi Sunak will caution Russia's allies that they are "on the wrong side of history" at a significant international summit on Ukraine. The Prime Minister, who was
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is set to advocate for a more peaceful, stable, and prosperous world economy, along with bold reforms in global governance to make it more
Rwanda has accused the United Nations refugee agency of providing false information to a British court regarding the treatment of asylum seekers sent to the
The Prime Minister is set to affirm the UK's leadership in supporting international peace and security at the G7 Leaders Summit in Italy, amidst a backdrop of increased
A Berlin court on Tuesday rejected a request by several Palestinian residents of Gaza to halt the German government from issuing permits for exporting weapons to
Rwanda's asylum system remains inadequate, according to the United Nations refugee agency, which has been granted permission to intervene in London High Court
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo expressed deep concern over President Emmanuel Macron's decision to call for early parliamentary elections less than a month before the start of the Paris Olympics.