UK News
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Workers could gain £29,000 boost under landmark pensions bill
Millions of UK workers could see their retirement savings grow by up to £29,000 thanks to a major overhaul of the pensions system under the Government’s new Pension Schemes Bill, which isRead More... -
UK firms pull back from US investment, Deloitte survey finds
British businesses are turning away from the United States as a top investment destination, according to a new Deloitte survey released on Monday. Instead, they are seeing more promisingRead More... -
National Wealth Fund invests £28.6m in carbon capture project
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has announced a major step forward in the UK’s push toward cleaner industry, confirming a £28.6 million investment in a carbon capture initiative from theRead More... -
UK house prices flat in June as market struggles to rebound
UK house prices remained unchanged in June, following a 0.3% drop in May, according to Halifax. The average home value stood at £296,665—2.5% higher than the same time last year.Read More... -
Government expands family support with 1,000 new hubs for children
The government is launching up to 1,000 Best Start Family Hubs across England by 2028, aiming to support 500,000 more children and ease the pressures of parenting. Every local authorityRead More...
Culture
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Hundreds of new homes proposed for Blenheim Palace estate
Plans to build 500 new homes on the Blenheim Palace estate have been submitted to Cherwell District Council. The development would be located east of Park View in Woodstock, Oxfordshire,Read More... -
The best moments from Oasis’ triumphant return in Cardiff
Oasis made a thunderous comeback in Cardiff, opening their reunion show with Hello and a heartfelt “it’s good to be back,” marking their first performance together in 16 years.Read More... -
Royal Academy of Music to launch new campus in East London
The Royal Academy of Music (RAM) has unveiled plans to open a new campus at London City Island in east London, promising "endless possibilities" for students and staff.Read More... -
Anna Wintour steps down as US Vogue editor-in-chief after 37 years
Dame Anna Wintour is stepping down as editor-in-chief of American Vogue, a position she has held for an unprecedented 37 years.Read More... -
£35m George Street revamp gets council backing despite funding doubts
Plans to transform Edinburgh’s George Street have been approved by city councillors, with construction expected to begin in August 2027—if the money can be secured.Read More... -
Police seek help after £150,000 violin stolen from North London pub
Police are appealing for information after a rare 18th-century violin, valued at over £150,000, was stolen from a pub in north London.Read More... -
Chris Brown denies assault charge in London nightclub incident
Chris Brown has pleaded not guilty to assault charges related to a 2023 nightclub altercation in London. The 36-year-old US singer is accused of attacking music producer Abraham Diaw with aRead More... -
Louvre workers strike over overtourism, forcing sudden museum closure
The Louvre, the world’s most-visited museum, was forced to close its doors Monday after staff staged a spontaneous strike, citing unbearable working conditions and the overwhelming crush ofRead More... -
Pulp score first UK number one album in 27 years with more
Indie rock legends Pulp have returned to the top of the UK album charts for the first time in nearly three decades, with their latest release More debuting at number one, according to theRead More... -
Jonathan Anderson named creative director for both men's and women's collections at Dior
Jonathan Anderson, the celebrated Northern Irish designer, has been appointed creative director of both the men’s and women’s collections at Dior — marking a historic first for the FrenchRead More...
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World News
Business and Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch has formally signed the treaty to accede to CPTPP trade group in New Zealand this morning [Sunday], kickstarting the UK’s membership of a
Health experts have issued a warning about the potential consequences of a deadly coronavirus outbreak among cats in Cyprus, where around 300,000 cats have died from feline infectious
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has announced that Michele Bullock will become its first female governor since its establishment in 1960. Bullock will succeed Philip Lowe, whose
More than 49,000 residents, including 3,000 daily road users now have access to the improved Coastal Highway. The highway has been transformed from an unpaved, gravel road to a modern,
Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship and the Rt Hon Robert Jenrick, UK Minister of State for Immigration announced the signing of a new
British holidaymakers in the Mediterranean are being cautioned about dangerous temperatures reaching highs of 48.8C, as Europe continues to grapple with a deadly weather system
Zing News, a popular online magazine in Vietnam owned by VNG Corp, one of the country's leading digital groups, announced on Thursday that it will suspend its publications for three months
The Foreign Secretary will this week visit Jakarta (13-14 July), meeting ASEAN partners to advance cooperation on the shared priorities of security, stability and prosperity.
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, has revealed the establishment of a new artificial intelligence startup called xAI. The company consists of a team of engineers who previously worked at
UK statement on oral update of High Commissioner on human rights situation in Ukraine & Secretary-General interim report on human rights situation in Crimea.