UK News
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New AI tool could help councils meet housing targets by digitising planning records
A cutting-edge AI tool is being developed to help local councils modernise their planning processes by transforming outdated paper systems into fast, accessible digital data—supporting theRead More... -
UK fighter jets intercept Russian aircraft over Baltic sea
British fighter jets have recently intercepted two Russian aircraft near NATO airspace over the Baltic Sea, the UK Ministry of Defence announced on Sunday.Read More... -
Miliband slams Farage’s “lies” on net zero, calls for energy independence as national security issue
UK Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has launched a fierce attack on Nigel Farage and the Conservative Party, accusing them of spreading “nonsense and lies” by blaming the UK’s net zero climateRead More... -
City of London’s GDP surges past £100 billion for the first time
The City of London has officially crossed a major economic milestone, with its annual GDP exceeding £100 billion for the first time, according to newly released figures from theRead More... -
Pubs to stay open late for VE Day 80th anniversary celebrations
Pubs across England and Wales will be allowed to stay open later than usual to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day, the government has announced.Read More...
Culture
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British Library set for £1.1 billion expansion
The British Library, the largest in the UK, is set for a major transformation with a £1.1 billion expansion project now approved.Read More... -
Export bars placed on two 18th century Agostino Brunias paintings
Two paintings by the 18th-century Italian artist Agostino Brunias, both depicting scenes from the Caribbean island of St Vincent, have been placed under temporary export bars to give UKRead More... -
Pope recognizes Antoni Gaudí's "heroic virtues," puts him on path to sainthood
The Vatican has taken a significant step toward making renowned Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí a saint, officially recognizing his "heroic virtues." Often referred to as "God's architect,"Read More... -
Britain’s oldest Indian restaurant faces closure amid Central London lease dispute
Veeraswamy, the UK's oldest Indian restaurant, is facing the threat of closure just before reaching its centenary, due to a lease disagreement with the Crown Estate.Read More... -
Communities invited to nominate beloved UK traditions for National Heritage List
This summer, communities across the UK will be able to nominate their favourite traditions—from iconic celebrations like Notting Hill Carnival and Hogmanay to time-honoured crafts likeRead More... -
£20m museum renewal fund opens for England’s civic museums
Civic museums across England can now apply for a share of the new £20 million Museum Renewal Fund, aimed at boosting access to collections, enhancing educational programmes, andRead More... -
The underrated UK city that was England’s first capital — 1,000 years before London
Tucked away in Essex lies a city that predates London as England's capital by over a millennium. Rich in Roman and medieval history, Colchester only officially became a city in 2022 as part ofRead More... -
Universal Studios to open first UK theme park in Bedford by 2031, creating 28,000 jobs
The UK is officially getting its first Universal Studios theme park, with a grand opening set for 2031. The landmark project, backed by the UK government, is expected to bring in a staggeringRead More... -
MI5 lifts the veil on 115 years of secrets in new exhibition
For the first time in its 115-year history, MI5 is pulling back the curtain on its shadowy past. A new exhibition at the National Archives in London, MI5: Official Secrets, offers the public anRead More... -
Tourist tax could help revive London’s arts and culture scene
A growing number of voices are calling on the government to allow London to introduce a tourist tax, similar to those already in place in many popular European cities. The Centre for LondonRead More... -
£1bn Chinese ceramics gift to British Museum approved
The Charity Commission has officially approved the largest donation in the British Museum’s history—a collection of Chinese ceramics valued at around £1 billion.Read More... -
UK to return Nazi-looted painting to Jewish family
A 17th-century painting stolen by the Nazis in 1940 from a Jewish art collector in Belgium is set to be returned to the collector’s descendants, the British government announced on Saturday,Read More... -
Queen Camilla launches new Reading Medal to celebrate literary champions
Queen Camilla has unveiled The Queen’s Reading Room Medal, a new honor recognizing individuals who have made significant contributions to promoting books, reading, and literature in theirRead More...
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World News
In a devastating boat accident off the coast of Greece, data suggests that at least 209 Pakistanis were among the victims. The information was shared by a Pakistani investigative agency with
Speaking at the Summit for a New Global Financing Pact in Paris today (22 June), UK Minister for Development and Africa Andrew Mitchell will announce that UKEF has started discussions with
The UK will today sign a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) designed to grow trade with Utah, a US state with a GDP of £201 billion in 2022 – equivalent to the economy of New
Foreign Secretary James Cleverly met Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov at the Ukraine Recovery Conference in London today (Wednesday 21 June) as part of the 5th
The UK has today announced a funding boost of up to £20 million for the World Bank’s Multilateral Investment Guarantees Agency (MIGA) to help support more private sector investment in
A £26.3 million equivalent loan backed by the UK Government has allowed the Ukrainian government to start rebuilding six bridges and reopen vital supply routes near Kyiv.
Last 12-16 June, a delegation from the Philippines attended the 10th year of London Tech Week (LTW) - Europe’s largest tech festival that brought together over 20,000 government and
UK commits $3 billion in World Bank loan guarantees to support Ukraine's economic rebuilding efforts
As Ukraine continues to recover from the devastating effects of the ongoing war with Russia, a senior World Bank official has emphasized the country's need for external assistance for years to
On 19 June, the British Embassy hosted a celebration of the official birthday of King Charles III. This is the first King’s Birthday Party since His Majesty the King acceded to the throne of the
UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) is moving all visa fee payments to online only and the capability to pay cash at the Visa Application Centre will stop.