UK News
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UK unveils £20m innovation fund to tackle drug and alcohol addiction with AI, wearables and new medicines
The UK government has announced a £20 million funding boost for innovators developing new medicines, medical technologies and digital tools aimed at reducingRead More... -
UK government commits £73.4m record funding to protect synagogues, mosques and faith sites
Faith communities across the UK are set to benefit from a record £73.4 million investment in protective security, as the government confirms funding levels forRead More... -
Wales to lead UK’s autonomous defence revolution under £50m growth deal
Wales is set to become the UK’s frontline testing ground for the next generation of autonomous and uncrewed defence technology, following the signing of a landmark £50 million WalesRead More... -
UK names Antonia Romeo as first female head of civil service under Starmer reforms
The United Kingdom has appointed Antonia Romeo as Cabinet Secretary, marking the first time a woman has taken on the most senior role in the civil service.Read More... -
Britain’s Prince Andrew arrested over alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein
Britain’s former Prince Andrew, the younger brother of King Charles III, has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, amid allegations that he shared confidential governmentRead More...

Culture
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Professor Dame Carol Black GBE reappointed as Chair of the British Library for 2026–2027
The UK Secretary of State has confirmed the extension of Professor Dame Carol Black GBE as Chair of the British Library, continuing her leadership from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027.Read More... -
Climate, community and care: Soma Surovi Jannat’s landmark exhibition at the Ashmolean Museum
From spring through autumn 2026, the Ashmolean Museum presents 'Soma Surovi Jannat: Climate Culture Care', a powerful new exhibition that places climateRead More... -
Londoners on trial: 700 years of crime revealed in a free City archives exhibition
From medieval pickpockets to notorious Victorian figures, seven centuries of crime, punishment and public fascination are laid bare in a new exhibition atRead More... -
Lost for centuries, Henry VIII’s golden love pendant finds a home at the British Museum
A golden heart pendant once symbolizing the doomed marriage of Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon has finally been secured for permanent display at the BritishRead More... -
British High Commission hosts Caledonian Ball in Lahore to celebrate growing Scotland–Pakistan partnership
The British High Commission brought a touch of Scotland to Lahore this week as it hosted the Caledonian Ball at the historic Sir Ganga Ram Residence, celebratingRead More... -
300-year-old Rysbrack Marble putti blocked from export as UK scrambles to save national treasure
A three-century-old marble sculpture by renowned eighteenth-century sculptor Michael Rysbrack has been placed under a temporary UK export ban, giving BritishRead More... -
Inside ICG PR: how an international PR agency shapes reputation for luxury, fashion, and cultural brands
Interview: the co-founder of Iris Consulting Group Iryna Kotlyarevska on building global visibility with cultural intelligenceRead More... -
London Zoo’s giraffes take centre stage in New London Underground poster celebrating 200 years of ZSL
London Zoo’s iconic giraffes have stepped into the spotlight with the launch of a striking new London Underground poster, marking the start of ZSL’s 200th anniversaryRead More... -
Rare 18th-century ‘Shock Dog’ sculpture by Anne Damer faces possible export from the UK
A rare 18th-century terracotta sculpture of a dog by pioneering British artist Anne Seymour Damer has been placed under a temporary export bar, amid concerns it could leave the UK unless aRead More... -
Astronomers Take Over: hands-on space gallery and live Planetarium shows launch at the National Maritime Museum
A new space adventure is landing in Greenwich. ‘Astronomers Take Over’, a playful, hands-on gallery led by real astronomers, opens at the National Maritime MuseumRead More... -
UK Prime Minister champions British theatre’s growing success in China during Shanghai visit
The Prime Minister has highlighted the growing global influence of British theatre during a visit to Shanghai, underlining how the UK’s creative industries are driving economic growth andRead More... -
King Charles and Queen Camilla host green carpet premiere at Windsor Castle for new Amazon prime film
King Charles, with Queen Camilla by his side, opened the doors of the longest-occupied castle in Europe for a sparkling evening at Windsor Castle, marking the premiere of ‘Finding Harmony –Read More...

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World News

As wildfires relentlessly consume homes in Chile's Valparaíso region, the toll on human lives continues to mount, with hundreds of people reported missing.
The defence relationship between the UK and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has deepened, after the Defence Secretary and Minister for Defence Procurement met their counterparts in Riyadh,

The council, which was co-chaired by the Vice President of Ghana, His Excellency Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and the Minister for State for Development and Africa, Rt. Hon. Andrew Mitchell MP,
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni have committed to collaborating on addressing illegal migration through the development of "innovative partnerships"

On 2 February 2024, the inaugural UK-EU Counter-Terrorism (CT) Dialogue, as established by the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA), took place in Brussels. This Dialogue was a
Turkish security forces have arrested seven individuals on suspicion of passing information to the Israeli intelligence service Mossad. The arrests followed a joint raid by police and Turkey's MIT

Imran Khan, former Prime Minister of Pakistan, and his wife, Bushra Bibi, have been sentenced to seven years in jail for their declared illegal marriage, marking the latest legal blow against the

A Danish court has sentenced a British citizen to six years in prison in connection with a sham trading case, where he was charged with defrauding Danish tax authorities of over 320 million
On Thursday, the United Kingdom implemented sanctions targeting military units and enterprises allegedly involved in "serious human rights violations" and the suppression of civilians in

During talks in Paris on Tuesday (30 January), Home Secretary James Cleverly and French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin discussed the breadth of their shared priorities, the enduring

