UK News
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PayPal returns to the UK market after nearly two-year hiatus
PayPal has officially re-launched its services in the United Kingdom, nearly two years after restructuring its operations in response to Brexit.Read More... -
Liverpool Street station redevelopment faces further delay
Plans to redevelop London’s Liverpool Street station have been hit by another delay, after Network Rail submitted additional details to its planning application.Read More... -
Chaos as Marriott-linked Sonder collapses, guests evicted mid-stay
Hotel guests around the world were left stranded this week after Sonder, a Marriott-branded hospitality partner, abruptly filed for bankruptcy — forcing travelers to vacate rooms mid-stay andRead More... -
Tough new cyber laws to shield NHS, transport and energy from online attacks
The UK government has unveiled sweeping new cyber security laws aimed at protecting hospitals, energy grids, water supplies and transport networks from an escalating wave ofRead More... -
UK investors pull record $10 billion from stock funds since June
British investors have withdrawn a record £7.4 billion ($9.9 billion) from equity funds since June, marking the longest streak of monthly outflows since the aftermath of the 2016 Brexit vote,Read More...

Culture
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Blenheim Palace unveils luxury new summer festival with Katy Perry, Teddy Swims and Pete Tong
Blenheim Palace is set to join the UK’s major festival circuit next year with the launch of the Blenheim Palace Festival 2026, a new music and arts celebration staged against the statelyRead More... -
Jewish Small Communities Network celebrated in Parliament
Representatives from more than 50 Jewish communities across the UK gathered at the House of Commons on Wednesday for a Parliamentary lunch hosted by MP Andrew Snowden, theRead More... -
UK war memorials to receive £2 million preservation boost ahead of Remembrance Sunday
War memorials across the UK are set to receive a major funding boost as the government commits £2 million to safeguard tributes to fallen servicemen and women for future generations.Read More... -
Prince William announces Earthshot Prize 2025 winners in Rio
Prince William took to the stage in Rio de Janeiro to reveal the latest winners of the Earthshot Prize — a global environmental award he launched in 2020. The ceremony, held at the Museum ofRead More... -
World’s first museum of youth culture to open in London next spring
London is preparing to host the world’s first museum dedicated entirely to the lives and experiences of young people, with the Museum of Youth Culture now slated to open in spring 2026.Read More... -
London launches Inclusive Talent Strategy to drive skills revolution and open up new job opportunities
London Councils and the Mayor of London have unveiled a new Inclusive Talent Strategy, backed by a £147.2 million investment aimed at transforming the capital’s skills system and supportingRead More... -
Prince William teams up with Matthew McConaughey, Kylie Minogue, and more for Earthshot Prize in Brazil
In just two weeks, Prince William will be heading to Rio de Janeiro for his fifth annual Earthshot Prize awards — and he’s bringing a star-studded lineup along for the ride.Read More... -
David Attenborough becomes oldest-ever daytime Emmy winner
Legendary broadcaster Sir David Attenborough has made history once again — this time as the oldest winner of a Daytime Emmy Award.Read More... -
National Children’s Choir of Great Britain opens London auditions across four dates
Children aged 9-19 who love singing may audition to join the choirs from Easter 2026Read More... -
Cheers to change: cutting red tape could bring more food, music and fun to your local
The Government is kicking off a fast-track review to scrap outdated licensing rules that have been holding back pubs, bars, and community events — and they want to hear directly from theRead More... -
£20 million boost to keep local museums open and thriving
Millions of people across England will continue to enjoy their local museums thanks to a new £20 million government investment.Read More...

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World News
The 2023 World Travel Awards have unveiled their prestigious winners, recognizing excellence in the tourism, airline, hotel, and hospitality sectors.
Pakistan has issued a directive requiring all unauthorized Afghan asylum seekers, an estimated 1.7 million individuals, to vacate the country by November. This move comes amid an escalation

Polynesian President Moetai Brotherson is set to address the United Nations on Tuesday, seeking support for his pro-independence stance. Despite facing pressure from more radical members
French Foreign Affairs Minister Catherine Colonna, during her visit to Armenia on Tuesday, October 3, announced that France has agreed to provide military equipment to the small South
At the Warsaw Human Dimension Conference 2023, Ambassador Neil Holland says that inclusive, democratic and accountable institutions are the key building blocks for secure

The recent one-year imprisonment of a New York student, Elizabeth Polanco De Los Santos, in Dubai for a seemingly trivial incident serves as a stark warning to holidaymakers considering a

Burger King continues to operate as usual in Russia, despite the previous commitment of its owner, Restaurant Brands International (RBI), to exit the country more than a year ago. In March
France has initiated the sole bird flu vaccination campaign for ducks in Europe on Monday, October 2, aiming to prevent widespread culling of millions of birds that has inflicted significant losses

Morocco has expressed criticism toward France for not openly acknowledging Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara, a region situated to its south.

The UK’s Minister responsible for Central Asia Leo Docherty met Kazakhstan’s Deputy Foreign Minister in Astana today (Monday 2 October) to open the 7th UK-Kazakhstan Strategic Dialogue.

