UK News
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Tube strike union boss calls for summit with mayor
The ongoing Tube strikes have thrown London into travel chaos this week, and now the union leading the action wants the mayor to step in personally.Read More... -
Oxford drivers face £5 congestion charge from November
Oxfordshire County Council has approved plans to bring in a temporary £5 daily congestion charge for drivers entering parts of Oxford. The scheme, agreed by the council’s cabinet earlierRead More... -
London Councils welcomes new Secretary of State Steve Reed
London Councils has welcomed the appointment of Steve Reed MP as the new Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government.Read More... -
London’s Tube strike chaos worsens as rain pours down
Londoners are facing yet another day of travel misery as the Tube strike drags into its third day—this time with the added headache of heavy rain.Read More... -
UK warns of visa cuts for countries that refuse to take back citizens
The UK government has announced it could reduce the number of visas offered to countries that refuse to take back their citizens who are living unlawfully in Britain.Read More...
Culture
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Turns out David Bowie still had one more surprise up his sleeve
When he passed away in 2016, the world thought his last artistic statement was Blackstar – that haunting, brilliant final album shaped by his own awareness of mortality. But tucked away,Read More... -
Part of Victorian building collapses in Cleckheaton
A section of a former Victorian church, now used as a wedding venue, has collapsed onto a busy street in Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire.Read More... -
Black culture festival returns to Trafalgar Square this weekend
Trafalgar Square is set to come alive this weekend with the return of Black On The Square—a free festival celebrating Black culture, creativity, and community. Running from 12pm to 6pm, theRead More... -
Take a book, leave a Book: South London gets four new mini libraries
If you love books and the idea of swapping stories with your community, you’re in luck—Penguin Books is setting up four new “Book Stops” across South London this month.Read More... -
His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant Certificates of Merit awards 2026–2027
Nominations are now open for the 2026 His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant Certificates of Merit awards.Read More... -
“Toxic bullying culture” and “pandering to far right”: South London councillor walks away from Labour
A Lambeth councillor has dramatically quit the Labour Party, accusing it of fostering a “toxic culture of bullying” and “pandering to the far right.”Read More... -
For the very first time, Queen Marie of Romania’s delicate floral watercolors are heading to London
From September 18 to October 12, her works—kept safe for over a century in the manuscripts of the Romanian Academy—will be shown at The King’s Foundation Garrison Chapel Gallery,Read More... -
A huge Japanese food & culture festival is coming to London next month – and it’s totally free
For one day only, Trafalgar Square will transform into a vibrant hub of Japanese food, music, and traditions – and you won’t want to miss it. On September 21, the UK’s biggest annualRead More... -
Why England’s streets are suddenly covered in flags
Lately, if you’ve been driving around parts of England, you’ve probably noticed something unusual: lampposts covered in Union Jacks and St George’s crosses. In places like Birmingham,Read More... -
Notting Hill Carnival safety crackdown: 100 arrests and 50 weapons seized
Police have launched a major safety operation ahead of this year’s Notting Hill Carnival, arresting 100 people and seizing dozens of weapons in a bid to keep the huge celebration safe.Read More... -
Norwich castle reopens after £27.5 million transformation
After nearly five years behind scaffolding, one of England’s most iconic Norman landmarks has reopened its doors. Norwich Castle Keep – first built almost 900 years ago – has undergone aRead More... -
Kneecap rapper faces terror charge in London over Hezbollah flag
One of the members of Irish rap group Kneecap appeared in a London court on Wednesday, facing a terrorism charge for allegedly displaying a Hezbollah flag during a performance.Read More...
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World News
Middle East Minister engages in discussions on Israel-Gaza crisis during visits to Bahrain and Qatar
Minister of State for the Middle East Lord Ahmad is travelling to Bahrain and Qatar for high-level talks on the crisis in Israel and Gaza.
According to British intelligence sources, Russian forces are contemplating the reintroduction of a Soviet-era reconnaissance aircraft following recent surveillance setbacks.
The governments of Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom today issued the following statement:
Denis Sherstennikov and Anton Rogachev, key figures at Carlsberg's Russian subsidiary Baltika Breweries, were apprehended on Wednesday following the Kremlin's takeover of the beer
Former Prime Minister David Cameron, now serving as the new Foreign Secretary, embarked on his first official visit to Ukraine, meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv.
Spain and France advocate for abolishing 90-day post-Brexit visit limit for Brits with holiday homes
Brits who own second homes in Spain might see an end to the 90-day post-Brexit visit limit, as the Spanish government joins France in calling for the removal of this unpopular rule. Presently,
Sosthene Munyemana, a former Rwandan doctor, is currently on trial in France, facing charges of genocide and crimes against humanity. At the time of the 1994 genocide in Rwanda,
In a remarkable initiative, Kenya has designated a special holiday for its citizens to collectively plant 100 million trees, contributing to the government's broader objective of planting 15 billion
A dramatic heist of two truckloads of champagne, valued at €600,000 (£525,000), was thwarted by French police in a high-speed chase. The incident unfolded near Reims, at the heart of the
In a groundbreaking agreement, Australia has offered refuge to citizens of Tuvalu, a Pacific island nation highly vulnerable to the devastating impacts of climate change. The low-lying atolls of