UK News
-
New pathway for Irish nationals to obtain British citizenship nears approvalA simplified route for citizens of the Republic of Ireland to acquire British citizenship is close to becoming law. The British Nationality (Irish Citizens) Bill, which has already passed theRead More...
-
Severn Trent CEO defends multi-million pay amid rising sewage spillsSevern Trent's chief executive, Liv Garfield, has defended her multi-million pound compensation package despite a significant increase in sewage spills by the company in 2023.Read More...
-
Thames Barrier marks 40th anniversaryThe Thames Barrier, a defensive structure across the River Thames in East London, has been protecting the city and its surroundings from storm surges of up to 7 meters from the North SeaRead More...
-
UK revokes Palestinian student's visa over comments supporting October 7The UK has revoked the student visa of Dana Abuqamar, a 19-year-old Palestinian law student at the University of Manchester, following her public expressions of pride and joy over theRead More...
-
UK develops advanced weapon to counter dronesThe UK’s armed forces are developing a revolutionary weapon that uses radio waves to neutralize drones. The Radio Frequency Directed Energy Weapon (RFDEW) is designed to disrupt orRead More...
Culture
-
Sir Paul McCartney becomes first UK billionaire musicianSir Paul McCartney has made history as the first UK musician to become a billionaire, according to the Sunday Times Rich List. The 81-year-old former Beatle increased his wealth by £50 millionRead More...
-
London welcomes Gucci's high-stakes debut cruise collectionAs dusk descended over the River Thames, the anticipation outside London's iconic Tate Modern was palpable. Among the luminaries gracing the event were supermodel Kate Moss, actressRead More...
-
Dutch Eurovision contestant Joost Klein disqualified after backstage incidentThe Dutch artist Joost Klein has been disqualified from the Eurovision Song Contest following a backstage incident, as reported by Swedish police after a female member of the productionRead More...
-
King Charles assumes historic patronage ties to monarchy spanning over 200 yearsIn 2022, Buckingham Palace announced a comprehensive review of all royal patronages. Following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, nearly 500 charities and organizations found themselvesRead More...
-
Homes England pledges £120,000 investment in Northstowe community initiativesHomes England, the governmental body overseeing housing and urban revitalization efforts, has unveiled plans to allocate £120,000 in grant funding to support community-driven initiativesRead More...
-
Fake Monet and Renoir paintings detected on eBay using AIUp to 40 counterfeit paintings, including alleged works by Monet and Renoir, have been identified for sale on eBay, according to research conducted by Dr. Carina Popovici, an expertRead More...
-
Pippa Middleton and James Matthews unveil lodge at Bucklebury FarmPippa Middleton and her billionaire husband James Matthews have inaugurated the lodge at Bucklebury Farm Park in Berkshire, offering a venue for parties, events, and Pilates sessions.Read More...
-
Five British museums nominated for prestigious arts prizeMuseums across Skipton, Dundee, Manchester, and London are vying for the esteemed title of Museum of the Year 2024.Read More...
-
Gustav Klimt portrait sells for £25.7 million at Vienna auctionA long-lost portrait by Gustav Klimt, depicting a young woman, fetched a staggering 30 million euros (£25.7 million) at an auction held in Vienna on Wednesday.Read More...
-
Rishi Sunak: remembering those lost in terror attackIn his Passover message to the Jewish community, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak acknowledges the somber reality that "for too many families, there will be empty seats" at the Seder table thisRead More...
-
Co-op Live: Manchester's new arena opens with high capacity and ambitionsA monumental addition to Manchester's entertainment landscape, the new £365m Co-op Live arena is poised to claim the title of the largest indoor arena in the UK. Nestled beside ManchesterRead More...
-
Brontë birthplace unveils open day prior to renovationThe birthplace of the renowned Brontë sisters is set to welcome visitors for a special glimpse inside before embarking on a significant refurbishment.Read More...
-
Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' smashes Spotify recordTaylor Swift's latest album, "The Tortured Poets Department," has shattered Spotify's record for the most-streamed album in a single day, the platform has announced. Not only did Swift'sRead More...
British Queen celebrates
Most Read
- Teen held after US woman killed in London stabbings
- Heave-ho Harry! Prince prepares to join the walking wounded in ice trek to North Pole
- Football: Farhad Moshiri adamant Everton deal above board
- "Master of English Style". Interview with Designer Lydia Dart
- Letter to the Financial Times from Lord Mayor Alderman Michael Bear
World News
Carlsberg has announced the termination of its business in Russia after the Russian government assumed control of its operations in the country. The Danish brewer refused to accept the
In a surprising turn of events, various Indian opposition leaders have accused the government of making an attempt to hack their phones after they received warning messages from Apple.
Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar, aged 64 and hailing from the state of Johor, has been elected as Malaysia's next monarch. This election is a part of Malaysia's unique system, where the nine
An almost silent hum and a fleeting shadow across the night sky – the operation required the utmost discretion and followed a well-trodden path. A drone flew stealthily over the prison walls,
Israel has called upon Russia to safeguard the lives of "all its citizens and all Jews" following a violent mob attack in Dagestan, where a large group, some shouting anti-Semitic slogans,
The Prime Minister spoke to President Zelenskyy this morning to reiterate the UK’s support for Ukraine.
From 29 September to 7 October, the Government Chief Scientific Adviser (GCSA) Professor Dame Angela McLean visited Japan and Korea where she met with representatives from
Piotr Cywiński, the director of the Auschwitz Museum in southern Poland, has been awarded the Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE) in a ceremony held in Warsaw.
A new £48 million programme to improve infrastructure in lower income countries has been set out by Minister of State for Development and Africa Andrew Mitchell at the Global Gateway
A British model and TikToker, Modou Adams, has been sentenced to nearly seven years in a Peruvian prison for attempting to smuggle 2.9kg (6.4lb) of cocaine out of Peru. The 25-year-old was