UK News
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Nine million pensioners to receive Winter fuel payments
This winter, around nine million pensioners in England and Wales will receive Winter Fuel Payments, as the government extends eligibility to all pensioners with an income of £35,000 or less perRead More... -
UK Finance Minister Rachel Reeves to meet Chinese Vice Premier during London visit
UK Finance Minister Rachel Reeves is set to meet Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng this week during his visit to Britain, a government source confirmed on Sunday. The meeting will coincide withRead More... -
Government plans to expand ban on destructive bottom trawling to protect marine life
The UK Government has proposed extending a ban on bottom trawling in vulnerable areas of the sea around England to better protect rare marine species and fragile underwater habitats.Read More... -
Major UK fashion retailer River Island 'at risk of collapse' amid financial struggles
One of the UK’s most well-known high street brands, River Island, is reportedly facing a serious risk of collapse, as company leaders scramble to put together an emergency rescue plan.Read More... -
UK to invest $116 billion in research and development under new spending plan
Britain’s finance minister, Rachel Reeves, is set to allocate £86 billion (approximately $116 billion) toward research and development as part of the government’s upcoming spending review,Read More...
Culture
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Jonathan Anderson named creative director for both men's and women's collections at Dior
Jonathan Anderson, the celebrated Northern Irish designer, has been appointed creative director of both the men’s and women’s collections at Dior — marking a historic first for the FrenchRead More... -
King Charles to make history with new Canadian throne
When King Charles delivers the Speech from the Throne on Parliament Hill, he’ll mark a historic milestone: he will be the first reigning monarch to sit on Canada’s newly crafted throne.Read More... -
Animal welfare rules in British zoos undergo major overhaul
Zoos and aquariums across Great Britain are set to implement sweeping changes under new animal welfare standards aimed at improving the lives of animals and reinforcing the UK’sRead More... -
Royals and Beckham companions take center stage at Chelsea Flower Show
The Chelsea Flower Show opened on Monday with a star-studded lineup and an unexpected spotlight on dogs.Read More... -
Top food experts join government effort to champion British food
21 March – Leading figures from across the UK food system have joined forces with the Government to shape a national food strategy aimed at restoring pride in British food and improvingRead More... -
Eurovision 2025: Austria clinches victory in dramatic finale as UK lands 19th
Austria emerged victorious at the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland, after a dramatic last-minute voting twist that saw singer JJ leapfrog Israel to claim the crown.Read More... -
Elton John slams UK government over AI copyright proposal
Elton John has strongly criticized the UK government's plan to let tech companies use music and other creative content to train artificial intelligence without guaranteeing fair compensation forRead More... -
Chris Brown charged in London nightclub incident
Singer Chris Brown has been charged with grievous bodily harm following a 2023 bottle attack in a Mayfair nightclub, according to Metro News at 01:10 CEST on May 16, 2025. The incident,Read More... -
Peckham Fringe kicks off with community focus
The Peckham Fringe, a vibrant celebration of local art and culture, launched its fourth season this morning, May 15, 2025, drawing crowds to South London’s creative hub. The festival, runningRead More... -
Melbourne council removes vandalised Captain Cook monument
A long-targeted statue of British explorer Captain James Cook will not return to a Melbourne park after the local government decided it’s no longer worth the cost of repeated repairs.Read More... -
Metro’s grassroots music Tube map celebrates London’s cultural scene
Metro unveiled a special Tube map celebrating London’s grassroots music scene, spotlighting iconic venues and artists. Launched five hours ago as part of TfL’s 25th anniversary, the project,Read More... -
Export bar placed on £10.2 million Botticelli painting to keep it in the UK
A temporary export bar has been imposed on a rare painting by Italian Renaissance master Sandro Botticelli, currently at risk of leaving the UK. Valued at £10.2 million, the painting,Read More... -
Climbing Churchill statue to become a criminal offence
The UK government is set to make it a criminal offence to climb the statue of Winston Churchill in Parliament Square, with offenders facing up to three months in prison and a £1,000 fine.Read More...
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World News
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Burger King continues to operate as usual in Russia, despite the previous commitment of its owner, Restaurant Brands International (RBI), to exit the country more than a year ago. In March
France has initiated the sole bird flu vaccination campaign for ducks in Europe on Monday, October 2, aiming to prevent widespread culling of millions of birds that has inflicted significant losses
Morocco has expressed criticism toward France for not openly acknowledging Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara, a region situated to its south.
The UK’s Minister responsible for Central Asia Leo Docherty met Kazakhstan’s Deputy Foreign Minister in Astana today (Monday 2 October) to open the 7th UK-Kazakhstan Strategic Dialogue.
President Joe Biden has pledged unwavering US backing for Ukraine despite the exclusion of additional military funding from a last-minute congressional budget agreement.
China's economy, the world's second-largest after the US, is in danger of a catastrophic collapse that could reverberate through global stock markets and have far-reaching consequences,
Slovakia's parliamentary elections have seen the populist Smer-SSD party, led by former PM Robert Fico, emerge as the victor with nearly 24% of the vote. This outcome was surprising as exit
Germany has issued a response to comments made by billionaire Elon Musk regarding the country's migration debate. Musk took to his social media platform, "X," to share a post critical of