UK News
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UK banks unveil £11bn funding boost to help small businesses expand globallyUK lenders have announced a landmark £11 billion financing package designed to help British small and mid-sized businesses invest, grow and break into international markets.Read More...
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Major offshore wind farm off North Wales coast set to create jobs and boost economy
A major new offshore wind development in the Irish Sea is set to bring skilled jobs, investment and long-term economic growth to North Wales, according to the Welsh Secretary.Read More... -
UK invests £14m in community ocean projects to cut poverty and protect marine life worldwide
The UK is stepping up its global push to protect the ocean while tackling poverty, announcing £14 million in new funding for community-led projects in some of the world’s mostRead More... -
UK to launch ‘British FBI’ in biggest policing overhaul since 1829
The British government has announced plans to create a new National Police Service — widely described as a “British FBI” — in a sweeping reform aimed at modernising law enforcement andRead More... -
New SL11 Superloop express bus launches this weekend with free travel for first week
London’s Superloop network is expanding again, with a brand-new express bus service set to hit the roads this weekend. The SL11 Superloop will begin operating on Saturday 24 January,Read More...

Culture
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Karen Newman appointed to sculpt Queen Elizabeth II for National Memorial in St James’s Park
Renowned British sculptor Karen Newman MRSS has been appointed to create a new sculpture of Queen Elizabeth II as part of the UK’s national memorial to the late Monarch, the QueenRead More... -
UK government unveils £1.5bn culture investment to save 1,000 local venues and restore national pride
The government has announced a landmark £1.5 billion investment in arts, culture and heritage, pledging to safeguard more than 1,000 local venues across England and reverse years ofRead More... -
Museum of Oxford reveals 2026 programme focused on community stories, talks and events
The Museum of Oxford has unveiled its 2026 programme, setting out a year of talks, tours and hands-on events that place local people and shared histories firmly centre stage. The newRead More... -
£9m Claude Lorrain masterpiece faces possible export as UK scrambles to keep Baroque treasure
A Baroque landscape masterpiece valued at £9 million has been placed under a temporary export ban, giving UK institutions a final opportunity to keep the work in the country.Read More... -
Welsh towns invited to compete for first-ever UK Town of Culture title
Could a Welsh town become the very first UK Town of Culture? Communities across Wales are being invited to step into the national spotlight as the UK launches its inaugural Town of CultureRead More... -
In Bloom: How plants shaped Britain and the modern world
Plants surround us every day – in our gardens, our homes and even in our cups of tea – yet few of us stop to consider the extraordinary journeys they have taken to get here.Read More... -
UK launches first town of culture competition to revive local pride and boost economic growth
The government has officially launched the UK’s first-ever Town of Culture competition, marking a major new push to restore pride in communities and drive cultural-led economic growthRead More... -
Government announces academy trust inspections to strengthen school accountability
New academy trust inspections to boost transparency for parents and strengthen outcomes for childrenRead More... -
Cumbrian animated flood film scoops international science award
A short animated film featuring a red squirrel from Cumbria has won an international education award, shining a global spotlight on how trees can help tackle floodingRead More... -
Inside an immersive Guildhall Art Gallery exhibition inspired by the London Tube
The sensory world of the London Tube is brought vividly to life in a new immersive exhibition at Guildhall Art Gallery, uniting painter Jock McFadyen RA with musicianRead More... -
Researchers uncover ‘lost geometric code’ embedded in Oxford and Britain’s historic buildings
Researchers say they have uncovered a long-forgotten geometric code woven into some of Britain’s most famous historic buildings, including landmarks in Oxford.Read More... -
IWM Duxford to open new Second World War rooms revealing unseen artefacts and daily life of wartime pilots
IWM Duxford is set to open three newly restored Second World War spaces, offering visitors an intimate look at the lives of aircrew stationed at the Cambridgeshire airfield during the conflict.Read More... -
War-torn Trafalgar Union Flag faces possible departure from UK
A rare Union Flag that led the British charge at the Battle of Trafalgar has been placed under an export bar, giving UK institutions the chance to keep the historic relic in the country.Read More...

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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak engaged in a conversation with King Abdullah II of Jordan earlier today, emphasizing the United Kingdom's unwavering commitment to bolstering Jordanian and

After months of delay, the US House of Representatives has finally approved billions of dollars in military aid for Ukraine in a crucial vote. The measure faced opposition in Congress but

Oil and gold prices experienced a downturn following Iran's dismissal of reports suggesting an attack from Israel. Initially spiking to over $90 a barrel, Brent crude, the global

UK's Minister for the Indo-Pacific, Anne-Marie Trevelyan, embarks on a comprehensive visit to China and Hong Kong, commencing this Friday. The purpose of her visit is to advance and

Israel strikes back at Iran: explosions rock airbase in city linked to Tehran's nuclear program, US denies nuclear facilities targeted.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk revealed to reporters on Thursday evening that he will be welcoming the British Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, to Poland in the near future.

In a bid to address the escalating issue of illegal migration and prevent perilous journeys across the English Channel, the UK has inked a significant agreement with Vietnam, marking a pivotal
At the forthcoming Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Italy, the Foreign Secretary will rally G7 allies to sustain pressure on Putin amid his ongoing unlawful aggression against Ukraine.

The Cape Verdean Government has firmly rejected any prospect of engaging in negotiations with the United Kingdom concerning the reception of illegal immigrants redirected from the British

