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SFO launches international bribery probe into data centre contract
The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has launched a multi-million pound international bribery investigation, conducting raids on five properties and arresting three individuals.Read More... -
Nigel Farage and Reform UK face crucial test in local elections
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is facing a major test in the UK’s local elections this Wednesday, as his party attempts to capitalize on growing support and position itself as a seriousRead More... -
Chancellor Rachel Reeves under investigation over gifted theatre tickets
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is under investigation by Parliament's standards commissioner concerning her entries in the Commons register of interests.Read More... -
Families to gain more choice in home heating upgrades
Families across the UK could soon have greater flexibility when upgrading their home heating systems, thanks to new government proposals aimed at boosting green energy and loweringRead More... -
UK to introduce crypto regulation in line with U.S. approach
The UK government announced plans to bring cryptocurrencies under formal financial regulation, aligning more closely with the United States rather than the European Union. Finance MinisterRead More...
Culture
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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... -
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...
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Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk shared his aspiration for the United Kingdom to rejoin the European Union, coining the term "Breturn," during a visit by British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer
British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer visited Auschwitz-Birkenau, marking his first trip to the former Nazi concentration camp, where he described the experience as "utterly harrowing."
Mark Carney, the first non-British governor of the Bank of England since its founding in 1694 and a former governor of the Bank of Canada, has officially entered the race to become
Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds has expressed serious concerns over Donald Trump’s proposed trade policies, warning they pose a greater threat to the UK than to other
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in Ukraine on Thursday to formalize a landmark security and trade agreement with Kyiv, signaling unwavering support for President Volodymyr
France, Portugal, and Greece are reportedly planning to follow Spain's recent move to impose a hefty housing tax on non-EU residents, signaling potential difficulties for British expats.
The United Kingdom is set to benefit from enhanced trade and cooperation efforts to combat illegal migration as Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al Sudani meets with UK Prime Minister
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Joe Biden discussed progress in negotiations for a ceasefire and hostage exchange during their first publicly announced call since
The UK Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, is in Saudi Arabia for high-level discussions with Arab and international partners to enhance coordination on Syria. These meetings aim to support the
Stronger UK-China financial links to foster secure and resilient economic expansion, supporting government’s top priorities.