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OpenAI’s $500 billion Stargate project eyes potential UK expansion — FT
Stargate, a $500 billion U.S.-based data center initiative backed by SoftBank, OpenAI, and Oracle, is considering expanding to the UK as it looks to scale AI infrastructure globally, the17 April 2025Read More... -
Google hit with £5 billion lawsuit in UK over search engine monopoly claims
Google, the tech giant owned by Alphabet, is facing a massive lawsuit in the United Kingdom that could see it paying up to £5 billion (roughly $6.64 billion). The legal action accuses the16 April 2025Read More... -
Prince Harry appeals court decision over security while in the UK
Prince Harry has returned to court in London to appeal a previous ruling regarding his personal security while visiting the UK. The case is being heard at the Royal Courts of Justice.08 April 2025Read More... -
Eric Schmidt buys £42mn mansion in London’s Holland Park
Former Google executive joins wave of wealthy American buyers in UK capital08 April 2025Read More... -
Britain may need new form of conscription to counter Putin, warns former MI6 chief
The former head of MI6, Sir Alex Younger, has warned that Britain may need to introduce a new type of conscription in response to growing global threats, particularly from Russia.07 April 2025Read 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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The grand finale of Britain's Got Talent 2024 is set to air on Sunday night, where the winner will finally be unveiled. The competition has been fierce, with 10 diverse and talented acts making
European retailers are placing their Christmas orders early to avoid holiday delivery disruptions caused by soaring shipping costs and trade route disruptions,
King Charles is set to take part in the Trooping the Colour ceremony next month, opting to inspect the soldiers from a carriage rather than on horseback.
The FBI is investigating the sale of suspected stolen treasures from the British Museum to buyers in the United States. The agency has also assisted in returning 268 items, claimed by the
Londoners are celebrating the unveiling of a blue plaque honoring Claudia Jones, a pivotal figure in the founding of the Notting Hill Carnival. They are now invited to submit nominations for
The UK’s tallest rollercoaster, Hyperia, has officially opened at Thorpe Park in Surrey. This new attraction is the tallest and fastest rollercoaster in the country,
Music serves as the catalyst for an exceptional social-history exhibition currently on display at the British Library in London.
Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis has issued a direct appeal to protect the historic Bevis Marks Synagogue, highlighting the opposition of nearly 1,000 people to the
During a visit to the Chelsea Flower Show, King Charles III was endearingly dubbed "King of the Compost" by a group of school pupils. The children, who met the
The Cowley Road Carnival is set to make its highly anticipated return to Oxford's Cowley Road on 1 September, marking its first appearance since 2019. The annual summer event, which draws