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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

Syria’s transitional government has announced a significant increase in visa fees, aiming to boost revenue amid ongoing financial challenges.

Thai authorities have apprehended a 60-year-old British man who overstayed his tourist visa for an unprecedented 25 years, marking the longest known case of visa overstay in the country.
The British and Irish governments are considering engaging in discussions with paramilitary groups that remain active in Northern Ireland, aiming to encourage their disbandment,

London among Europe's most expensive cities for household electricity
UK News
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RIAT airshow cancelled Amid Middle East tensions over Iran conflict
The Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT), one of the world’s largest military aviation displays, has been cancelled this year due to ongoing military activity linked to the conflict involving...Read More... -
UK government highlights economic uptick and cost-of-living measures as “plan delivers results,” says PM
The UK government has set out what it describes as early evidence of progress on its economic and domestic agenda, pointing to falling inflation, lower net migration, and stronger-than-Read More... -
NATO war game turns abandoned London Tube station into underground command hub
A disused platform at London’s Charing Cross Tube station has been converted into a temporary military headquarters for a NATO exercise involving personnel from the United States, UnitedRead More... -
London’s facial recognition rollout sparks debate over privacy and public safety
Commuters, tourists and shoppers moving through central London on an otherwise routine weekday recently found themselves under the gaze of live facial recognition cameras, as policeRead More... -
Britain pushes new EU trade deal as Starmer seeks Brexit reset
Britain has proposed creating a single market for goods with the European Union as part of a broader effort to rebuild post-Brexit ties, according to British media reports, though the idea hasRead More...

Culture
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Beatles’ final rooftop performance to be preserved in new London museum
The rooftop where The Beatles staged their iconic final live performance is set to become the centerpiece of a new museum celebrating the legendary band’s legacy.Read More... -
Rare Declaration of Independence to headline landmark exhibition on America’s founding
A major new exhibition marking 250 years since the birth of the United States is set to open this summer, bringing together some of the most important documents from the AmericanRead More... -
Newly released UK archives shed light on early years of Northern Ireland Troubles
Nearly 1,000 previously hard-to-access government records documenting the early years of the Northern Ireland Troubles have been published online, marking a significant step in openingRead More... -
£127.8 million lifeline for UK arts venues signals renewed push for cultural access
More than 130 cultural venues across England are set to receive a significant financial boost as part of a £127.8 million government investment aimed at widening public access to arts andRead More... -
Paddington and Sondheim lead the pack as Olivier Awards mark 50 years of theatre excellence
London’s theatre scene is buzzing ahead of this year’s Olivier Awards, where a charming Peruvian bear and a classic Stephen Sondheim musical are tied at the top of the nominations list.Read More... -
A century of Marilyn: landmark London exhibition reexamines the woman behind the icon
In 2026, London’s National Portrait Gallery will mark the 100th anniversary of Marilyn Monroe with a major exhibition that promises to go beyond the myth and into the making of one of theRead More... -
£4 million boost brings new life to UK museums and expands public access
A fresh wave of investment is set to transform museums and galleries across the UK, with £4 million allocated to improve access, modernise displays, and better preserve collections for futureRead More... -
Kanye West banned from UK over antisemitism row, Wireless Festival 2026 cancelled
Britain has barred U.S. rapper Kanye West, now known as Ye, from entering the country, forcing the cancellation of London’s Wireless Festival where he had been scheduled to headline in July.Read More... -
Who stood behind Western support for Ukraine’s independence?
From the life story of British politician Stefan TerlezkyRead More...

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