UK News
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London issues over 9 million parking and traffic fines in 2024–25, data reveals
London’s motorists were hit with more than 9.4 million Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) in the past year, according to new figures from London Councils. The data shows a sharp 13.5% rise inRead More... -
Over 2,000 jobs at risk as Petrofac enters administration
More than 2,000 jobs in Scotland are under threat after oil and energy services firm Petrofac filed for administration.Read More... -
MPs accuse Home Office of ‘squandering billions’ on asylum hotels
The Home Office has “squandered billions” of pounds in public money on housing asylum seekers in hotels, a damning report by MPs has found.Read More... -
Fee scrapped to help protect victims from being tracked by abusers
From November, survivors of domestic abuse and violence will no longer have to pay more than £300 to keep their personal details hidden from public records.Read More... -
Factory investment slumps to post-Brexit lows in blow to Reeves
Britain’s manufacturers have slashed spending on new equipment to the lowest level since the aftermath of the Brexit vote, amid growing fears that ChancellorRead More...

Culture
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London launches Inclusive Talent Strategy to drive skills revolution and open up new job opportunities
London Councils and the Mayor of London have unveiled a new Inclusive Talent Strategy, backed by a £147.2 million investment aimed at transforming the capital’s skills system and supportingRead More... -
Prince William teams up with Matthew McConaughey, Kylie Minogue, and more for Earthshot Prize in Brazil
In just two weeks, Prince William will be heading to Rio de Janeiro for his fifth annual Earthshot Prize awards — and he’s bringing a star-studded lineup along for the ride.Read More... -
David Attenborough becomes oldest-ever daytime Emmy winner
Legendary broadcaster Sir David Attenborough has made history once again — this time as the oldest winner of a Daytime Emmy Award.Read More... -
National Children’s Choir of Great Britain opens London auditions across four dates
Children aged 9-19 who love singing may audition to join the choirs from Easter 2026Read More... -
Cheers to change: cutting red tape could bring more food, music and fun to your local
The Government is kicking off a fast-track review to scrap outdated licensing rules that have been holding back pubs, bars, and community events — and they want to hear directly from theRead More... -
£20 million boost to keep local museums open and thriving
Millions of people across England will continue to enjoy their local museums thanks to a new £20 million government investment.Read More... -
Robbie Williams’ Istanbul concert canceled over safety concerns
British pop star Robbie Williams announced that his upcoming concert in Istanbul has been canceled after local authorities decided to call off the show due to safety concerns.Read More... -
Aloha London: British Museum honors the Hawaiian Kingdom’s journey across cceans
Two hundred years after Hawaiian royalty first set foot in London, their story will be brought to life in a new British Museum exhibition titled “Hawai‘i: A Kingdom Crossing Oceans”.Read More... -
Chained Bibles and tiny dictionaries: 600 years of the Guildhall Library
Six centuries ago, Richard “Dick” Whittington – yes, the very one from the folk tale – left money in his will to set up a library in London. Today, that library is celebrating its 600th birthday...Read More... -
World’s First Youth Culture Museum to open in Camden, London
London is set to welcome the world’s first museum dedicated solely to youth culture this December, based in Camden at the St. Pancras Campus on Georgiana Street. The Museum of YouthRead More...

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World News

A Danish court has sentenced a British citizen to six years in prison in connection with a sham trading case, where he was charged with defrauding Danish tax authorities of over 320 million
On Thursday, the United Kingdom implemented sanctions targeting military units and enterprises allegedly involved in "serious human rights violations" and the suppression of civilians in

During talks in Paris on Tuesday (30 January), Home Secretary James Cleverly and French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin discussed the breadth of their shared priorities, the enduring
Russia and Ukraine have successfully exchanged captured soldiers in the first such swap since the downing of a Russian plane that Moscow claimed was carrying 65 prisoners of war (PoWs).
Parcel delivery company UPS has announced its decision to cut 12,000 jobs in response to a challenging year marked by economic downturns and labor disputes that impacted customer

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a warning to the UK government, advising against additional tax cuts as it launched its latest assessment of the global economy.

The Foreign Secretary will be back in the Middle East this week focusing on the de-escalating of tensions in the region and securing an immediate pause in the conflict in Gaza.

The UK Foreign Secretary, David Cameron, has demanded that Russia provide clear information regarding the whereabouts of jailed opposition figure Vladimir Kara-Murza.

In France, home to the largest Jewish community in Europe, antisemitic acts experienced an "explosion" in 2023 after the Hamas attack in Israel, according to the Representative Council of
This week marks 125 years since our two countries signed the Anglo-Kuwaiti Agreement of 1899, launching official diplomatic relations between the State of Kuwait and the United Kingdom of

