UK News
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London’s social housing system under scrutiny as waiting lists hit decade high
London’s system for allocating social housing is facing growing criticism as waiting lists climb to their highest level in more than 10 years, with more than 341,000 households now seeking aRead More... -
Nissan launches £450m next-generation LEAF in major vote of confidence in UK industrial strategy
Nissan has begun production of the next-generation LEAF at its Sunderland plant, in a £450 million investment hailed by ministers as a major boost for the UK’s automotive industry andRead More... -
Government commits more than £1bn to support domestic abuse survivors
The government has announced more than £1 billion in funding to help victims of domestic abuse access support, secure safe housing and rebuild their lives, as part of a major new ViolenceRead More... -
Mayor, police and businesses unite to keep London safe during festive winter nights
Hundreds of additional police officers will be deployed across London after dark this festive season as the Mayor, Metropolitan Police and local businesses work together to keep shoppers,Read More... -
Farmers lead the next wave of greener, smarter farming
British farmers are spearheading a new generation of greener, smarter agriculture, with dozens of on-farm technology trials launched to cut emissions, boost productivity andRead More...

Culture
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Captain John Narbrough’s journal faces export ban amid fears it could leave the UK
A rare 17th-century manuscript journal documenting Captain John Narbrough’s secret expedition to Spanish America and the Pacific has been placed under a temporary export ban, giving UKRead More... -
Earliest evidence of human fire-making unearthed in Suffolk
A team led by the British Museum has uncovered what is now the earliest known evidence of humans deliberately making fire—dating back around 400,000 years—at a site in Barnham,Read More... -
Rothschild 15th-century prayer book set to fetch up to $7 million at Sotheby’s auction
Ultra-rare 15th-century mahzor features vivid medieval illustrationsRead More... -
Ray Winstone honoured with Freedom of the City of London
Ray Winstone, one of the UK’s most celebrated ‘hard man’ actors, has been awarded the Freedom of the City of London in recognition of his extensive charitable and fundraising work.Read More... -
Golden Globe 2026 nominations announced ahead of January ceremony
The nominations for the 83rd annual Golden Globe Awards were unveiled on Monday, setting the stage for the first major awards ceremony of the season on January 11.Read More... -
Mayor of London granted right to use historic GLC coat of arms
The Mayor of London has been officially granted permission to use the historic coat of arms once belonging to the former Greater London Council (GLC), following approval from the King.Read More... -
Who will shape the National Gallery’s tomorrow? Architects shortlisted for landmark expansion
The National Gallery has announced a shortlist of six architectural teams competing to design a major new wing as part of its ambitious £750 million Project DomaniRead More... -
National Gallery unveils ambitious exhibition programme for 2026
The National Gallery has announced a landmark line-up of exhibitions for 2026, spanning five centuries of European art and bringing together rare loans, first-ever UK presentations, and iconicRead More... -
OUP India launches 100 libraries for underprivileged children across Uttar Pradesh
Oxford University Press (OUP) India has partnered with the National Book Trust (NBT) to establish 100 libraries for underprivileged children across Anganwadi centres inRead More... -
Children’s author Iryna Kotlyarevska: “Stories born from family evenings”
Iryna Kotlyarevska is a name increasingly found on the shelves of family libraries. A mother of four, a Bachelor of Philosophy, a Master of Political Science, and the creator of the worlds ofRead More... -
Ashmolean Museum passes one million visitors for first time since 2008
The Ashmolean Museum in Oxford has recorded more than one million visitors in a single year, the first time it has reached the milestone in 16 years, the institutionRead More... -
Writer’s Award 2026 honours Jacqueline Crooks and Vanessa Londoño
Jacqueline Crooks and Vanessa Londoño have been named the 2026 recipients of the Eccles Institute and Hay Festival Global Writer’s Award. The announcement was made Monday evening atRead More...

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World News

England footballer Ivan Toney's father had his Rolex stolen from his hotel room in Dusseldorf while supporting his son at England's opening Euro 2024 fixture
It's just after 08:30 in London and 17:30 in Sydney and the Northern Mariana Islands, a US territory in the Pacific, and significant developments are unfolding in the

A senior British judge, David Neuberger, former head of Britain's Supreme Court, heard a protest-related case in Hong Kong on Monday.

High Commissioner Ailsa Terry hosted a grand reception in Malaysia to celebrate King Charles III’s 76th birthday and highlight the strong ties between the UK

Bangladesh has been hit by extensive monsoon flooding, leaving approximately 1.8 million people stranded in the northeast after weeks of heavy rains submerged

The trial of Ksenia Karelina, a dual citizen of the US and Russia accused of treason for allegedly fundraising for Ukraine’s military, has commenced

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has announced he no longer opposes Mark Rutte's candidacy for NATO's new secretary-general. With Hungary's veto lifted, the Dutch Prime Minister
Britain's approval of arms export licences to Israel dropped sharply following the onset of the war with Hamas in Gaza. The value of permits granted for the sale of

New fisheries agreements aim to significantly reduce fishing pressure on mackerel stocks.

On June 14, 2024, more than 250 guests joined the British High Commission team in Suva to celebrate King Charles’ birthday.

