UK News
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Record number of visa sponsor licences revoked amid crackdown on abuse
The government has revoked a record number of visa sponsor licences, taking tough action against employers found abusing the immigration system.Read More... -
UK house prices likely to dip as housing market slows, surveyors warn
Buying or selling a house in the UK isn’t getting any easier. A new survey from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) suggests property prices are set to fall over the next threeRead More... -
Prince Harry reunites with King Charles after more than a year apart
For the first time in more than a year, Prince Harry and King Charles sat down together in person. The meeting happened on Wednesday afternoon at Clarence House in London, marking a rareRead More... -
First-time buyers front and centre as new ministers push housing reforms
The new Economic Secretary, Lucy Rigby, and Housing Minister, Matthew Pennycook, are set to meet with major high street banks tomorrow as theRead More... -
Heathrow breaks record: over 8 million passengers in a single month
Heathrow Airport has just made aviation history. For the first time ever, more than 8 million passengers passed through the London hub in a single month, making it the first airport in EuropeRead More...
Culture
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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... -
Kneecap rapper faces terror charge in London over Hezbollah flag
One of the members of Irish rap group Kneecap appeared in a London court on Wednesday, facing a terrorism charge for allegedly displaying a Hezbollah flag during a performance.Read More...
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World News
The UK will boost its commitment to a green economic partnership with Zambia today [3 August] as the Foreign Secretary sets out ambitious new targets to drive green investment.
Pro-Russian hackers have claimed responsibility for cyberattacks on Italian banks, with at least seven banks targeted. The hacking group, named NoName057(16), conducted distributed
X Corp, the company that owns Twitter and is now rebranded as X, is suing the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH), an anti-hate organisation, over research that criticised the platform.
Ukrainian port facilities in Izmail, located on the River Danube near the Romanian border, were hit by a Russian drone strike. The attack damaged a grain warehouse and a grain-loading
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has announced that tourists who had to flee the recent wildfires on the island of Rhodes will be offered a free one-week holiday there. Speaking on
A recent report from the Institute of Jewish Policy Research (JPR) indicates a "wave of pessimism" among British Jewry regarding the Israeli government, with concerns over the state of
Following a military junta's takeover of the government in Niger last week, the country has experienced violent protests, leading to unrest. In response to the situation, British nationals in Niger
Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky is engaging in exclusive negotiations to purchase Atos' loss-making legacy operations in a significant deal worth 2 billion euros ($2.20 billion). The deal is
The military juntas of Burkina Faso and Mali have issued a warning that any attempt to forcefully restore President Mohamed Bazoum in Niger will be considered an act of war against them.
The Foreign Secretary will announce a new package of support to make Nigeria’s agriculture sector more climate resilient, as he arrives in the country today, continuing his four-day African