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1,000 UK jobs backed by £165m deal to support sub-hunting helicopters
A new £165 million contract extension with defence firm Leonardo will ensure continued maintenance of the Royal Navy’s fleet of Merlin helicopters, securing 1,000 skilled jobs across the UK.Read More... -
UK pay awards drop to lowest level in three years, IDR survey finds
Pay increases granted by UK employers have slowed to their lowest level in three years, according to a new report by Incomes Data Research (IDR). The median pay rise in the three months toRead More... -
UK nears Chagos Islands deal with Mauritius, says Downing Street
The UK government is finalising an agreement with Mauritius over the future of the Chagos Islands, Downing Street has confirmed.Read More... -
Mayor invests over £10m to supercharge London’s creative industries and add £2.5bn to the economy
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has announced a major investment of more than £10 million over the next four years to support the capital’s creative and cultural industries—an initiativeRead More...
Culture
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£1bn Chinese ceramics gift to British Museum approved
The Charity Commission has officially approved the largest donation in the British Museum’s history—a collection of Chinese ceramics valued at around £1 billion.Read More... -
UK to return Nazi-looted painting to Jewish family
A 17th-century painting stolen by the Nazis in 1940 from a Jewish art collector in Belgium is set to be returned to the collector’s descendants, the British government announced on Saturday,Read More... -
Queen Camilla launches new Reading Medal to celebrate literary champions
Queen Camilla has unveiled The Queen’s Reading Room Medal, a new honor recognizing individuals who have made significant contributions to promoting books, reading, and literature in theirRead More... -
Blackpool Pleasure Beach to cut hours and close rides after £2.7m loss
One of the UK’s most iconic theme parks, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, has announced it will be closing some rides and reducing opening hours following a £2.7 million pre-tax loss.Read More... -
Charity shop stunned as rare Chinese Bible fetches £56,000 at auction
Staff at an Oxfam bookshop in Chelmsford were left "absolutely speechless" after a donated Bible sold at auction for an astonishing £56,280—far exceeding its estimated value of just £800.Read More... -
London Marathon 2025: a historic milestone for the UK’s capital race
The 2025 TCS London Marathon is gearing up to make history. Celebrating its 45th edition, the event is set to become the world’s largest marathon, surpassing the New York City Marathon'sRead More... -
British Museum tops UK visitor charts again in 2024
For the second consecutive year, the British Museum has claimed the title of the UK’s most-visited attraction. The iconic London institution welcomed an impressive 6,479,952 visitors in 2024,Read More... -
Britain's Bloomsbury Publishing expects annual trading to exceed forecasts
Bloomsbury Publishing (BMY.L) announced on Thursday that its annual trading performance is set to surpass market expectations, driven by strong demand for its fiction titles and anRead More... -
£1.1bn British Library expansion moves forward
Plans for a £1.1bn extension of the British Library are officially moving ahead, with completion expected by 2032, the developer has confirmed.Read More... -
Waterstones to leave historic Oxford bookstore for new Queen Street location
Oxford’s iconic Waterstones bookstore is set to leave its historic home in William Baker House and relocate to a new premises in the city centre.Read More... -
Edvard Munch’s portraits take center stage in new London exhibition
A new exhibition at London’s National Portrait Gallery is shining a light on Edvard Munch’s mastery of portraiture, revealing a deeper side to the artist best known for The Scream.Read More... -
This is London’s best bookshop, according to Time Out
Daunt Books in Marylebone takes the top spot, thanks to its stunning Edwardian interiors and exceptional book selection.Read More... -
King Charles shares the soundtrack of his life for Commonwealth Day
From the legendary reggae rhythms of Bob Marley to the chart-topping hits of Kylie Minogue and the soulful melodies of Raye, King Charles has unveiled a selection of songs that have shapedRead More...
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A popular American fast food chain, hailed by some fans as "better than KFC," is gearing up to open 16 new branches across the UK.
The UK faces the possibility of becoming a "dumping ground" for Chinese-made solar panels as shipments originally destined for the United States are rerouted due to Donald Trump’s tariffs on
Prince Harry need not worry about deportation under a potential second term of Donald Trump, as the former U.S. president has dismissed any notion of expelling the Duke of Sussex.
The UK is ramping up its support for Ukraine, committing £55 million to boost resilience and economic growth while reinforcing its long-term partnership with the war-torn nation.
This ambitious yet comfortable journey offers an immersive way to reach Tunisia, setting the stage for an unforgettable exploration of its rich history, cuisine, and vibrant medinas.
The BBC has issued an apology after a presenter mistakenly referred to Israeli hostages held by Hamas as “prisoners.”
Markets tumbled today as former U.S. President Donald Trump escalated his trade war, extending tariffs beyond Mexico, Canada, and China to target the European Union (EU).
Sir Keir Starmer is set to make history as the first British prime minister to attend a European Union leaders' meeting since Brexit. His visit to Brussels, aimed at enhancing defence and security
His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh arrived in India today, 2 February, for a three-day visit aimed at supporting young people and highlighting the impact of non-formal education
A newly released poll has intensified concerns over the rising political influence of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, as billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk’s intervention appears to