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Donald Trump has won two critical battleground states in the race for the U.S. presidency, tightening his lead and making it increasingly challenging for Democrat Kamala Harris to secure a

The UK Minister for the Overseas Territories, Stephen Doughty, is set to announce new support for Anguilla's health, security, and infrastructure during his first visit to the Overseas Territories

Prince William is set to visit South Africa ahead of the highly anticipated Earthshot Prize Awards Ceremony, which a Kensington Palace spokesperson has dubbed his "Super Bowl" moment.

King Charles and Queen Camilla made a brief private visit to a wellness center in India, Buckingham Palace confirmed on Wednesday. Following their recent travels to Australia and Samoa, the
Wales Office Minister Dame Nia Griffith and Deputy First Minister Huw Irranca-Davies recently attended events commemorating the liberation of ‘s-Hertogenbosch in 1944, which was freed by
The UK government has expressed deep concern over the rising tensions in the Middle East following a series of airstrikes by Israel on Iranian military sites early Saturday.

The Council of Europe's European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) has published a monitoring report assessing the state of racism and intolerance in the UK.

On Sunday, King Charles returned to the Legislative Council of New South Wales, marking decades of personal history with Australia. His visit coincided with the Council's 200th anniversary,
Commonwealth leaders are expected to defy the UK government by advancing discussions on reparations for the transatlantic slave trade, despite the British government's opposition
With the U.S. presidential election less than two weeks away, national polls show a tightly contested race. As of Wednesday morning, Vice President Kamala Harris holds 49 percent of the vote,
UK News
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UK proposes plain packaging for vapes in bid to curb youth nicotine useThe UK government has unveiled plans to strip brightly coloured branding from vapes and introduce plain packaging as part of a crackdown on products marketed at children.Read More...
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UK launches joint export finance scheme to help small businesses expand overseas
Thousands of small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) across the UK are set to gain easier access to export finance under a new government-backed lending scheme announced byRead More... -
MJ Gleeson warns housing market recovery remains uncertain despite stronger home sales
UK housebuilder MJ Gleeson has warned that the timing of a recovery in the housing market remains uncertain, citing ongoing geopolitical tensions and policy-related risks, even as itRead More... -
Police investigate Reform UK donations linked to Farage ally's family
Police are investigating more than £500,000 in donations made to Reform UK before the 2024 general election, following a referral from the Electoral Commission.Read More... -
Ventnor coastal defence project moves into survey phase ahead of £multi-million seafront upgrade
Ground investigations are set to begin along the Ventnor coastline this summer as plans progress for a major coastal defence scheme designed to protect the Isle of WightRead More...

Culture
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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... -
A century of Marilyn: landmark London exhibition reexamines the woman behind the icon
In 2026, London’s National Portrait Gallery will mark the 100th anniversary of Marilyn Monroe with a major exhibition that promises to go beyond the myth and into the making of one of theRead More...

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