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French couple marks three years of imprisonment in Iran amid dwindling hope
On Wednesday, French nationals Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris marked three years of detention in Iran, with no signs of imminent release and growing fears for their well-being.Read More... -
US lawmakers criticize UK order for Apple backdoor, warn of security risks
Two senior U.S. lawmakers have criticized a British government order requiring Apple to create a backdoor into its encrypted systems, warning it could pose serious global cybersecurity risks.Read More... -
UK and India seal landmark trade deal after three years of negotiations
The UK and India have finalized a major trade agreement—the most significant one Britain has secured since exiting the European Union.Read More... -
Trump adviser Peter Navarro brands UK a 'compliant servant' of China in fiery outburst
Peter Navarro, the controversial trade adviser who pushed former U.S. President Donald Trump to implement sweeping global tariffs, has launched a scathing attack on Sir Keir Starmer and theRead More...
Culture
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Export bar placed on £10.2 million Botticelli painting to keep it in the UK
A temporary export bar has been imposed on a rare painting by Italian Renaissance master Sandro Botticelli, currently at risk of leaving the UK. Valued at £10.2 million, the painting,Read More... -
Climbing Churchill statue to become a criminal offence
The UK government is set to make it a criminal offence to climb the statue of Winston Churchill in Parliament Square, with offenders facing up to three months in prison and a £1,000 fine.Read More... -
Harrogate’s cherry blossoms rival Japan’s sakura season
While Japan’s iconic cherry blossom season draws millions each year, a town in North Yorkshire is proving you don’t need to fly 6,000 miles to experience the magic.Read More... -
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...
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Amazon is set to expand its office supplies business in Europe and worldwide, as the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a surge in sales of such products through online
Babcock BAB.L, a British engineering company, has warned that it may face a loss of up to 100 million pounds ($124 million) on its contract with the Royal Navy to
Heathrow Airport, which is the busiest airport in Britain, announced on Wednesday that it has lodged an appeal against a ruling made by the airport regulator that it must decrease the fees it
A recent study conducted by the consumer group Which? has shown that the price of several UK food staples has increased significantly in the last year, with dairy
Executives of digital finance firms in Britain have warned that it will be harder for them to raise funds due to higher interest rates and investor caution following the collapse of Silicon Valley
French luxury goods company Hermes reported a 23% rise in sales in the first quarter, exceeding market expectations, due to increased spending by wealthy consumers in China and Europe on
A new survey of 2,000 long-term British couples reveals that nearly one in 10 people have considered leaving their partner due to their snoring. This could be attributed to the 28% of
According to a survey conducted by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the UK housing market continued to suffer the effects of higher borrowing
Tesco, the largest supermarket chain in the UK, is struggling to increase profits this year due to the unprecedented levels of inflation affecting its supply chain. The company's Chief Executive,
U.S. President Joe Biden is embarking on a three-day Irish tour, beginning with a visit to Belfast to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Northern Ireland's 1998 peace