UK News
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London's High Court declares UK's latest climate action plan unlawfulIn a significant legal challenge led by three environmental campaign groups, London's High Court ruled on Friday that Britain's most recent climate action plan is unlawful due toRead More...
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Rare black grouse perform flamboyant mating dance on MOD firing rangeThe Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has inadvertently provided an ideal setting for a captivating mating ritual by the endangered black grouse.Read More...
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Boris Johnson denied voting at polling station due to forgotten IDFormer Conservative Prime Minister Boris Johnson faced a hiccup when he was turned away from his local polling station after forgetting to bring valid photo identification.Read More...
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Labour secures Blackpool South in by-election, Tories face setback across EnglandIn a notable upset, Labour clinched victory in the Blackpool South by-election, signaling a significant swing in favor of Sir Keir Starmer's party amid ongoing local elections in England.Read More...
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Digital unveiling: King Charles III's historic Coronation Roll opens a new chapter in British historyThe digital unveiling of King Charles III's Coronation Roll marks a historic milestone, as it becomes the first of its kind in history to be accessible online to the public.Read More...
Culture
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Historic London pub, linked to Royalty, ravaged by fire: a heartbreaking lossA renowned London pub, steeped in history dating back possibly to the 16th century, has suffered extensive damage in a devastating fire. The Burn Bullock, a grade II-listed establishmentRead More...
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Salvator Rosa painting stolen from Oxford, recovered in Romania, and returned to UKA painting valued at EUR 2 million, stolen from an art gallery at Oxford University approximately four years ago, has been recovered in Romania and returned to UK judicial authorities,Read More...
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Plans to demolish former Museum of London site put on pauseA last-minute intervention from Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove has halted plans to demolish the former Museum of London site.Read More...
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June’s London Fashion Week returns with fresh conceptThe British Fashion Council has unveiled an innovative approach for the upcoming London Fashion Week in June, aiming to spark a cultural phenomenon. Set to take place fromRead More...
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London's inaugural Taiwanese culture festival explores island's identity and historyLondon's vibrant Notting Hill district is about to experience a taste of Taiwanese culture with the launch of the 16-day Taiwan Festival on Friday, April 12.Read More...
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Soho showcase: The Art of Banksy unveils London's largest collectionThe largest collection of original Banksy artworks is set to make its debut in London's Soho, featuring over 150 pieces from the enigmatic Bristol-based artist. Opening at 100 CharingRead 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.