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Sales of used electric vehicles in the Netherlands surged sharply in April, nearly doubling compared to the same period last year, according to figures released by industry association BOVAG.
The Prime Minister met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy this afternoon ahead of the European Political Community summit in Yerevan.

US President Donald Trump has announced the removal of tariffs on whisky imports, a move the UK government confirmed will apply broadly, including to Irish whiskey, following a recent state
A wave of coordinated attacks in Mali on April 25 has underscored the growing strength and geographic reach of militant groups operating across West Africa. Fighters linked to al-Qaeda,

Switzerland’s competition authority has launched a formal investigation into suspected anti-competitive agreements between travel firms and online casinos over search engine advertising

Stepping into a city defined by its resilience, King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrived in Manhattan on Wednesday, marking a somber pivot in their four-day U.S. state visit. Their arrival in

A quiet shift is underway on the waters between England and France, where a small British startup is reimagining how people travel across one of Europe’s busiest routes. As pressure mounts

The United Kingdom has announced a £14 million funding package aimed at strengthening climate resilience across Pacific Island nations, as communities grapple with the escalating impacts of

European second-hand fashion marketplace Vinted has reached a new milestone, securing an €8 billion valuation following a substantial secondary share sale worth €880 million, the company

Oil prices climbed again on Monday as uncertainty continued to grip one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints — the Strait of Hormuz — where shipping disruptions remain
UK News
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Strong governance key to delivering more social housing, regulator says
Social landlords with strong governance are better placed to improve existing homes and build new ones, England's housing regulator has said, as it urged providers to strengthen oversight,Read More... -
Shop price inflation eases to 0.9% as retailers step up promotions
Shop price inflation in the UK slowed to its lowest level since December 2025 in July, helped by widespread summer discounts and promotions linked to the men's football World Cup,Read More... -
UK pledges continued support for Ukraine as Burnham hosts Zelenskyy on first foreign visit
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged that Britain's support for Ukraine will remain "unwavering" as he welcomed President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the UK for his first overseas visitRead More... -
Tesla wins Supreme Court fight to revive UK 5G patent licence case
Tesla has won a significant legal victory in the UK after the Supreme Court ruled that the electric carmaker can continue its lawsuit over licensing terms for 5G technology patents ahead ofRead More... -
UK pension funds plan £1bn investment boost for Britain’s technology start-ups
Britain’s biggest pension providers are joining forces to create a new £1bn investment fund aimed at helping fast-growing science and technology companies expand, commercialise newRead More...

Culture
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Bloomsbury keeps profit outlook unchanged as AI partnerships boost early-year trading
Bloomsbury Publishing has maintained its full-year financial outlook after reporting a solid start to the new fiscal year, supported by continued income from artificial intelligence licensingRead More... -
Salman Rushdie warns free speech is under threat as London honours his literary legacy
Author Salman Rushdie has warned that freedom of speech is facing growing threats around the world, saying the right to express dissenting views is under increasing pressure even inRead More... -
More than 400 UK towns compete for inaugural Town of Culture title as shortlist nears
More than 400 towns across the UK have entered the race to become the country's first-ever UK Town of Culture, as ministers prepare to unveil a shortlist in the coming weeks.Read More... -
Historic Bayeux Tapestry returns to England after nearly a millennium for landmark exhibition
The British Museum is preparing for overwhelming public interest as tickets go on sale for a once-in-a-generation exhibition featuring the legendary Bayeux Tapestry. The remarkableRead More... -
Universal unveils £5 billion UK theme park project, set to open in 2031
Comcast NBCUniversal has confirmed plans to invest more than £5 billion in building its first-ever European theme park and resort, marking one of the largest entertainment investments in theRead More... -
London gears up for biggest-ever summer of live music as global superstars take over the capital
London is preparing for a landmark summer of live music, reinforcing its status as the world's leading music city with an unparalleled programme of exclusive performances from some of theRead More... -
Eid festival marks 20 years in Trafalgar Square with music, food and family events
London’s annual Eid on the Square celebration will return to Trafalgar Square on Saturday, 30 May, as the popular event marks its 20th anniversary in the heart of the capital.Read More... -
Beatles’ final rooftop performance to be preserved in new London museum
The rooftop where The Beatles staged their iconic final live performance is set to become the centerpiece of a new museum celebrating the legendary band’s legacy.Read More... -
Rare Declaration of Independence to headline landmark exhibition on America’s founding
A major new exhibition marking 250 years since the birth of the United States is set to open this summer, bringing together some of the most important documents from the AmericanRead More... -
Newly released UK archives shed light on early years of Northern Ireland Troubles
Nearly 1,000 previously hard-to-access government records documenting the early years of the Northern Ireland Troubles have been published online, marking a significant step in openingRead More... -
£127.8 million lifeline for UK arts venues signals renewed push for cultural access
More than 130 cultural venues across England are set to receive a significant financial boost as part of a £127.8 million government investment aimed at widening public access to arts andRead More... -
Paddington and Sondheim lead the pack as Olivier Awards mark 50 years of theatre excellence
London’s theatre scene is buzzing ahead of this year’s Olivier Awards, where a charming Peruvian bear and a classic Stephen Sondheim musical are tied at the top of the nominations list.Read More...

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