UK News
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UK faces surge in cyberattacks amid growing AI threat, minister warns
British companies, public institutions, and organizations have faced a rising wave of cyberattacks in recent years, resulting in tens of millions of pounds in losses and extended operationalRead More... -
Iranian terror suspects allegedly planned attack on Israeli embassy in London
The Israeli embassy in Kensington, west London, was reportedly the target of a planned terror attack by a group of Iranian nationals, according to The Times.Read More... -
Environment Agency ramps up dry weather response after driest spring start since 1956
England is facing its driest start to spring in nearly seven decades, prompting the Environment Agency (EA) to urge stronger action from water companies to protect supplies.Read More... -
Government launches digital exam records to cut costs and red tape
Thousands of students will receive their exam results digitally this summer as part of a new government initiative aimed at modernising education records and reducing bureaucracy.Read More... -
Prince Harry returns to court in lawsuit against Daily Mail publisher
Prince Harry’s legal team returned to court in London on Tuesday as part of an ongoing lawsuit against Associated Newspapers (ANL), the publisher of the Daily Mail, Mail on Sunday,Read More...
Culture
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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... -
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...
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As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to visit London, the chief rabbi of the United Kingdom, Ephraim Mirvis, has called for “Jewish unity” in Israel and around the world in
Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft and a leading figure in philanthropy, has expressed his enthusiasm for the revolutionary potential of artificial intelligence (AI). In an interview, Gates
Ike Ekweremadu, an opposition senator in the southern Nigerian state of Enugu, and his wife, Beatrice, were convicted on Thursday for trafficking a street trader from Lagos to Britain to
The UK will bolster its strong partnership with Romania today (Thursday 23 March), with the Foreign Secretary set to emphasise the particular importance of standing shoulder to shoulder with
Austria's Foreign Minister, Alexander Schallenberg, has said that Russia will always remain an important partner for Europe, and to think otherwise would be "delusional". In an interview with
Italy is experiencing a significant loss of water due to leaky aqueducts, which is making the country more vulnerable to droughts, according to the national statistics bureau ISTAT. This problem
The Foreign Secretary James Cleverly, and Chief Minister of Gibraltar, Fabian Picardo, met today (21 March 2023) in London. The Ministers reiterated their shared commitment to work