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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World News
Russia's Foreign Ministry has escalated tensions by designating the United Kingdom as a "party to the conflict" and issuing a stark warning of potential targeting of British military sites and
Passengers scheduled to travel from Bermuda to London found themselves evacuated from the plane following the receipt of a bomb threat via email at LF Wade International Airport.
British Foreign Secretary, Lord David Cameron, embarked on a significant diplomatic mission with his visit to Ashgabat, marking the first instance of a UK Foreign Secretary setting foot
British Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron, during his visit to Kyiv, asserted that Ukraine possesses the autonomy to determine the utilization of British weaponry and emphasized
In a significant development indicating the enduring alliance between the Solomon Islands and Beijing, lawmakers have elected a pro-China candidate as their prime minister.
In a significant moment marking solidarity and support, the Duchess of Edinburgh undertook a landmark journey to Ukraine, marking the first visit by a member of the British Royal Family since
French actor Gérard Depardieu has been detained by police in Paris for questioning, his legal representative informed CNN on Monday.
England rugby player Billy Vunipola found himself in hot water after being arrested in Majorca following an altercation at a pub in Spain.
The United Kingdom, in collaboration with UNICEF, has initiated a program aimed at enhancing the health and nutrition of vulnerable pregnant women and young children in Somalia.
A British man remains in intensive care after a terrifying encounter with a bull shark while swimming off the shores of Tobago, a Caribbean island known for its pristine beaches.