UK News
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Conservative MP Danny Kruger joins Reform UK
Conservative MP Danny Kruger has announced he’s leaving the Conservative Party and joining Reform UK.Read More... -
Aldi UK to pump $2.2 billion into new stores despite profit dip
Aldi is doubling down on its presence in the UK. The discount supermarket chain announced it will invest £1.6 billion ($2.2 billion) over the next two years to speed up store openings—evenRead More... -
UK launches £1.1bn maritime investment to power green growth and coastal jobs
The UK government has unveiled more than £1.1 billion in new investment to cut shipping emissions and boost jobs in coastal towns.Read More... -
London house prices dip as sellers wait to see if tax shake-up lands
Average UK house prices nudged up slightly this month, reaching £370,257, but they’re still a fraction lower than they were a year ago — the first annual drop since early 2024, accordingRead More... -
Sainsbury’s confirms talks over possible sale of Argos to JD.com
Sainsbury’s has confirmed that it’s in discussions with JD.com, one of China’s largest retailers, about a potential sale of Argos. The announcement followsRead More...
Culture
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National Gallery receives £375m boost for landmark expansion
The National Gallery in London is preparing for a major transformation after securing a record-breaking £375 million in donations to fund a brand-new wing.Read More... -
Turns out David Bowie still had one more surprise up his sleeve
When he passed away in 2016, the world thought his last artistic statement was Blackstar – that haunting, brilliant final album shaped by his own awareness of mortality. But tucked away,Read More... -
Part of Victorian building collapses in Cleckheaton
A section of a former Victorian church, now used as a wedding venue, has collapsed onto a busy street in Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire.Read More... -
Black culture festival returns to Trafalgar Square this weekend
Trafalgar Square is set to come alive this weekend with the return of Black On The Square—a free festival celebrating Black culture, creativity, and community. Running from 12pm to 6pm, theRead More... -
Take a book, leave a Book: South London gets four new mini libraries
If you love books and the idea of swapping stories with your community, you’re in luck—Penguin Books is setting up four new “Book Stops” across South London this month.Read More... -
His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant Certificates of Merit awards 2026–2027
Nominations are now open for the 2026 His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant Certificates of Merit awards.Read More... -
“Toxic bullying culture” and “pandering to far right”: South London councillor walks away from Labour
A Lambeth councillor has dramatically quit the Labour Party, accusing it of fostering a “toxic culture of bullying” and “pandering to the far right.”Read More... -
For the very first time, Queen Marie of Romania’s delicate floral watercolors are heading to London
From September 18 to October 12, her works—kept safe for over a century in the manuscripts of the Romanian Academy—will be shown at The King’s Foundation Garrison Chapel Gallery,Read More... -
A huge Japanese food & culture festival is coming to London next month – and it’s totally free
For one day only, Trafalgar Square will transform into a vibrant hub of Japanese food, music, and traditions – and you won’t want to miss it. On September 21, the UK’s biggest annualRead More... -
Why England’s streets are suddenly covered in flags
Lately, if you’ve been driving around parts of England, you’ve probably noticed something unusual: lampposts covered in Union Jacks and St George’s crosses. In places like Birmingham,Read More... -
Notting Hill Carnival safety crackdown: 100 arrests and 50 weapons seized
Police have launched a major safety operation ahead of this year’s Notting Hill Carnival, arresting 100 people and seizing dozens of weapons in a bid to keep the huge celebration safe.Read More... -
Norwich castle reopens after £27.5 million transformation
After nearly five years behind scaffolding, one of England’s most iconic Norman landmarks has reopened its doors. Norwich Castle Keep – first built almost 900 years ago – has undergone aRead More...
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World News
Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev claimed several countries are now willing to supply Iran with nuclear warheads following U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. In a provocative
Iran’s parliament has given initial approval to a move that could have profound global consequences: the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime chokepoint through which nearly 20%
The UK government is offering a flight early next week to help vulnerable British nationals and their dependants leave Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPTs), amid ongoing
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has urged Iran to return to diplomatic talks following overnight U.S. airstrikes targeting Iranian nuclear facilities.
The United States has conducted airstrikes on three nuclear facilities in Iran, including the heavily fortified Fordow site, in a move that heightens the risk of regional escalation.
The UK and Bahrain have signed a landmark partnership agreement set to deliver £2 billion in investment into key sectors of the British economy. The deal represents a significant expansion of
At least three Iranian aircraft—two government-owned and one operated by Meraj Airlines—touched down in Muscat, Oman on Wednesday, the same city that once hosted U.S.-Iran nuclear
As tensions escalate in the Middle East, Russia has issued a stern warning to the United States, cautioning against any military support for Israel's ongoing attacks on Iran.
David Lammy makes first visit by a UK Foreign Secretary to Pakistan since 2021, urging lasting peace between India and Pakistan.
At the G7 summit in Canada, world leaders urged a broader de-escalation of hostilities in the Middle East — including a ceasefire in Gaza — but stopped short of directly calling for a ceasefire