UK News
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Over half of UK butterfly species in long-term decline, new data reveals
More than half of butterfly species in the UK are experiencing long-term population declines, according to conservation charity Butterfly Conservation.Read More... -
UK set for £650bn reindustrialisation amid rising global trade tensions
The UK economy is poised for a major £650 billion reindustrialisation push over the next three years, as global trade tensions and supply chain uncertainties prompt businesses to bringRead More... -
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...
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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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will welcome German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to his Chequers country retreat on Sunday, his spokesperson confirmed on Friday. The meeting comes just
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer received two signed baseball caps from Donald Trump during their first meeting last year, according to a transparency declaration from Starmer's office
A small silver fish, vital to the North Sea’s ecosystem, takes center stage this week as the European Union and the United Kingdom square off in a landmark post-Brexit fishing rights dispute.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump engaged in a 45-minute phone call, highlighting the strong relationship between the UK and the US. The conversation occurred
Former U.S. President Donald Trump proposed that Egypt and Jordan accommodate Palestinians displaced from Gaza, a region he referred to as a "demolition site." Speaking aboard
Foreign Secretary David Lammy has announced an additional £20 million in funding to aid refugees fleeing the conflict in Sudan. The announcement was made during his historic visit to Adré,
Online fast-fashion retailer Shein has assured UK lawmakers that it does not use Chinese cotton in products sold in its largest market, the United States. The company stated on Friday that its
Google has pledged to step up its fight against fake reviews by taking action against UK businesses and individuals involved in manipulating star ratings, according to Britain's Competition and