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The United Kingdom and the Maldives convened for their Second Strategic Dialogue on 28 May 2025 in Malé, reaffirming their dedication to strengthening bilateral relations and expanding

Uruguay's Deputy Chief of Staff Jorge Díaz and Interior Minister Carlos Negro made their first official visit to London from May 20 to 23, 2025, engaging in a series of meetings focused on
A new study led by the University of Oxford suggests that everyday activities like walking, shopping, or even tidying up around the house could play a key role in reducing your risk of cancer.

A British fishing boat has been seized by French authorities amid allegations it was operating without a licence in French waters. The vessel was intercepted by the French Navy’s patrol ship
The US House of Representatives has narrowly passed a sweeping tax and spending package championed by former President Donald Trump, with the final vote tally landing at 215 to 214
The UK has launched its first-ever East Africa Trade and Investment Forum (EATIF), marking a new chapter in UK-East Africa economic ties. Held from May 21–22, 2025, the forum is designed
A confidential French government report warns that the Muslim Brotherhood movement poses a “threat to national cohesion” in France, citing its subtle spread of political Islamism, particularly

Israel’s tourism industry is showing strong signs of recovery, with nearly 15,000 UK visitors arriving in April 2025. According to official figures, 14,700 travelers from the United Kingdom visited
On May 2nd, the United Kingdom and Chile took a significant step forward in their shared commitment to gender equality by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Cooperation in
From healthcare innovation to energy reform, joint research between the UK and Ukraine is playing a vital role in Ukraine’s defence, its post-war recovery, and in advancing the UK’s own
UK News
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Britain announces major AI investment package to strengthen security, industry and regional growth
The UK government has unveiled a major package of artificial intelligence investments designed to strengthen national security, support British technology companies and ensureRead More... -
UK launches initiative to help military veterans build construction careers
New programme aims to train up to 60 former service personnel in its first year, addressing construction skills shortages and supporting the delivery of new homes across London.Read More... -
UK government unveils £800 million annual relief package to cut business costs and bureaucracy
British businesses are set to benefit from almost £800 million in annual savings as the government announces a package of reforms designed to reduce administrative burdens, simplifyRead More... -
Barclays to cut 5,000 jobs as AI accelerates banking cost reductions
Barclays plans to eliminate approximately 5,000 jobs, equivalent to around 5% of its workforce, as the British banking group steps up efforts to reduce operating costs through artificialRead More...

Culture
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Diwali celebrations at Trafalgar Square cancelled due to storm warnings
London’s annual Diwali celebration at Trafalgar Square has been cancelled at short notice because of forecast storms and safety concerns, organisers announced on Saturday.Read More... -
London to celebrate Diwali with free festival of music, dance and culture in Trafalgar Square
Trafalgar Square will become the centre of London’s Diwali celebrations on Sunday, 25 October, as the capital prepares to welcome thousands of residents and visitors for a free festivalRead More... -
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...

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