UK News
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UK welcomes 2026 with fireworks and nationwide celebrations
Millions of people across the UK ushered in 2026 with fireworks displays, street parties and public gatherings, as cities marked the start of the new year amid forecastsRead More... -
UK wind and solar hit record electricity levels in 2025
Renewable energy generated a record amount of electricity in Great Britain in 2025, driven by strong wind output and a sharp rise in solar power, BBC analysis shows.Read More... -
Five Lords debates to tackle mining legacy, AI safety and trade
Peers will hold five short debates in the House of Lords on Thursday 8 January, examining issues ranging from the environmental legacy of British mining overseas toRead More... -
Snow sweeps UK as Met Office issues amber warning: what you need to know
Snow and ice are forecast to affect large parts of the UK on Friday, with the Met Office warning of likely travel disruption as wintry weather spreads south and east.Read More... -
Black cabs boosted as government closes tax loophole used by online minicab firms
Online minicab companies have been barred from using a niche tax scheme to reduce the VAT they pay on fares, a move the government says will level the playingRead More...

Culture
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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... -
Barbican to host Liam Young’s first UK solo exhibition in 2026
The Barbican has announced ‘In Other Worlds’, the first UK solo exhibition by artist, director and BAFTA-nominated producer Liam Young. Opening May 2026, the immersive show will exploreRead More... -
The Manchester Museum displays thousands of African artefacts it knows little about
A museum in northwest England has unveiled a new gallery showcasing thousands of African artefacts, many of which the institution admits it knows very little about. The exhibition aims toRead More... -
Captain John Narbrough’s journal faces export ban amid fears it could leave the UK
A rare 17th-century manuscript journal documenting Captain John Narbrough’s secret expedition to Spanish America and the Pacific has been placed under a temporary export ban, giving UKRead More... -
Earliest evidence of human fire-making unearthed in Suffolk
A team led by the British Museum has uncovered what is now the earliest known evidence of humans deliberately making fire—dating back around 400,000 years—at a site in Barnham,Read More... -
Rothschild 15th-century prayer book set to fetch up to $7 million at Sotheby’s auction
Ultra-rare 15th-century mahzor features vivid medieval illustrationsRead More... -
Ray Winstone honoured with Freedom of the City of London
Ray Winstone, one of the UK’s most celebrated ‘hard man’ actors, has been awarded the Freedom of the City of London in recognition of his extensive charitable and fundraising work.Read More... -
Golden Globe 2026 nominations announced ahead of January ceremony
The nominations for the 83rd annual Golden Globe Awards were unveiled on Monday, setting the stage for the first major awards ceremony of the season on January 11.Read More... -
Mayor of London granted right to use historic GLC coat of arms
The Mayor of London has been officially granted permission to use the historic coat of arms once belonging to the former Greater London Council (GLC), following approval from the King.Read More... -
Who will shape the National Gallery’s tomorrow? Architects shortlisted for landmark expansion
The National Gallery has announced a shortlist of six architectural teams competing to design a major new wing as part of its ambitious £750 million Project DomaniRead More... -
National Gallery unveils ambitious exhibition programme for 2026
The National Gallery has announced a landmark line-up of exhibitions for 2026, spanning five centuries of European art and bringing together rare loans, first-ever UK presentations, and iconicRead More...

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Justice Minister Eric Dupond-Moretti faces allegations of conflicts of interest for initiating investigations against magistrates he had disputes with during his time as a lawyer. He will stand trial

The Duchess of Edinburgh embarked on an official visit to Canada over the weekend, where the focus was primarily on military-related activities during the initial two days of her trip.
The British Foreign Office has confirmed its decision to temporarily withdraw certain staff members from the British embassy in Lebanon. This move comes as a response to the ongoing conflict

The tense hostage situation at Hamburg Airport came to a conclusion this afternoon, concluding an 18-hour ordeal after a man forcefully entered the airport grounds with his four-year-old

Hamburg Airport is currently under lockdown as authorities work to resolve a hostage situation that unfolded when an armed man drove through a security barrier, reaching the tarmac area.

A new partnership between the UK and German governments has been agreed today (Friday 3 November 2023) to help secure safe, affordable and clean energy for consumers in both nations
According to the Defender of Rights in France, there are 'more than 15,000 children' who lack access to traditional education in the Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte. Due to overcrowded

Bitcoin has broken through the $35,000 (£28,700) level after the US Federal Reserve chose to keep interest rates unchanged.

In a significant legal development, the Russian state is set to face a trial for its failure to meet a $60 billion (£49 billion) payment obligation to former shareholders of the defunct oil giant

When non-resident citizens seek to purchase homes in Portugal, they primarily focus on securing housing loans in the districts of Lisbon, Faro, and Porto. According to a report for the third

