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British holidaymakers now have a cheaper way to visit one of Europe’s emerging hotspots, as budget airline Wizz Air announces a new route from London Gatwick to Albania’s capital, Tirana.
On his first official visit to Nigeria — and the first ever by a London Mayor — Sadiq Khan is reaching out to Africa in a big way. As part of a broader tour that includes Ghana and South Africa,

The United States and the European Union have reached a new trade agreement, ending months of tension between two of the world’s largest economic powers.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is set to meet U.S. President Donald Trump in Scotland today, with discussions expected to focus heavily on the deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza and
The pilot of the recent Vueling flight from which several Jewish children were forcibly removed has been identified as Ivan Chirivella, a Spanish aviator who once trained two of the terrorists

The United Kingdom has reaffirmed its long-standing support for the eventual recognition of a Palestinian state but emphasized that the immediate focus should be on ending the ongoing

A new wave of political tension around the “Jewish question” in Brussels occurred last week after 26 members of the newly formed European Parliament were unwilling to recognize the fact
The UK and Türkiye have taken a significant step closer to finalising a multi-billion-pound export deal for Typhoon fighter jets—an agreement that could safeguard thousands of skilled UK jobs
Big news on the trade front — India and the UK are expected to sign a long-awaited free trade agreement (FTA) this Thursday during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the UK,

Nearly 1,000 firefighters and several helicopters were deployed on July 18 to combat a wildfire burning roughly 40 km northwest of Marseille, France's second-largest city. The blaze has
UK News
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England’s social landlords set for record repair spending as new housing plans expand
Social housing providers across England are preparing to commit unprecedented sums to repairing existing homes while continuing to increase investment in new affordable housing,Read More... -
UK regulator opens Meta probe over Instagram’s disappearing-content feature
Britain’s communications regulator Ofcom has launched an investigation into whether Meta failed to properly evaluate the potential safety risks of a new Instagram feature that allowsRead More... -
UK government endorses full overhaul of AI regulation in healthcare
The UK government has accepted all 44 recommendations from an independent commission examining how artificial intelligence should be regulated in healthcare, signalling a major shiftRead More... -
King Charles to address Britain’s slavery legacy during Caribbean tour, but no apology expected
King Charles will confront Britain’s historical role in the transatlantic slave trade during an upcoming Caribbean tour, but Buckingham Palace has ruled out any formal apologyRead More... -
UK extends Airbus deal to raise RAF A400M fleet readiness by 30%
The UK Ministry of Defence has extended a £190 million agreement with Airbus to maintain and support the Royal Air Force’s A400M Atlas transport fleet, with the newRead More...

Culture
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England’s national museums to keep free admission for all visitors
Government rules out charges for international tourists as museums receive further investmentRead More... -
UK museums given three months to keep rare Renaissance bronze in Britain
British museums and galleries have been given a limited window to secure a rare Renaissance sculpture valued at more than £4.6 million, after the Government temporarily halted itsRead More... -
Oasis set to return in 2027 with massive 38-date global tour
Oasis are extending their long-awaited comeback with an ambitious 38-date tour scheduled for 2027, taking the iconic Britpop group across the UK, Ireland, continental Europe and theRead More... -
UK moves to keep Stanley Spencer’s landmark resurrection painting
The British government has stepped in to prevent a major early work by Stanley Spencer from leaving the country, giving museums and galleries a limited window to secure the paintingRead More... -
London’s record summer of live music delivers £3.4bn boost
London has enjoyed a record-breaking summer of live music, with millions of fans attending concerts across the capital as some of the world’s biggest artists took to its stadiums, arenasRead More... -
Government blocks export of rare Anglo-Saxon artefact in bid to keep national treasure in UK
The UK government has imposed a temporary export ban on an exceptionally rare Anglo-Saxon metal mount, giving museums and galleries time to raise funds to keep the historicRead More... -
Jan van Eyck’s portraits to unite in landmark National Gallery exhibition
An unprecedented gathering of works by one of the Northern Renaissance’s greatest masters will bring Jan van Eyck’s portraiture into focus at the National Gallery this winter, with all 10 ofRead More... -
Europol sounds alarm over more violent museum heists across Europe
Museum robberies are taking a more dangerous turn across Europe, with organised criminal groups increasingly using heavy tools, explosives and other forms of force to steal valuableRead More... -
London marks UNESCO day with call for action, memory and justice on the legacy of the transatlantic slave trade
City Hall brings together community leaders, artists, young Londoners and historians to honour those affected by the transatlantic slave trade and celebrate the strength of African andRead More... -
Honiara welcomes a global showcase of wildlife photography
Some of the world’s most striking wildlife photographs have arrived in the Solomon Islands, as the British High Commission and the Solomon Islands National Art Gallery open anRead More... -
Britain’s festival season stages a cautious comeback as fans pay for more
Britain’s battered music festival industry is showing tentative signs of recovery, with several major events selling out faster than expected as organisers reshape their offer aroundRead More... -
British Week in Paraguay marks a decade with nine days of culture, food and music
Asunción is preparing for the 10th edition of British Week, a nine-day programme showcasing British culture and connections across Paraguay.Read More... -
Stefan Zweig’s London refuge marked with blue plaque 90 years after Austrian writer fled Hitler
A London address that once offered refuge to one of Austria’s most celebrated writers has been formally marked in honour of Stefan Zweig, the Jewish novelist and essayist who fled theRead More...

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