UK News
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Harrods becomes latest retailer targeted in wave of cyber attacks
Luxury department store Harrods has confirmed it has been hit by a cyber attack, joining a growing list of major UK retailers dealing with similar incidents.Read More... -
UK insurance broker charged over alleged bribery failures
The UK’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has charged United Insurance Brokers Limited (UIBL) with failing to prevent international bribery.Read More... -
Farage’s Reform UK surges in local elections, wins historic by-election
Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party has made significant strides in England’s local elections, securing a dramatic by-election victory by just six votes—the narrowest margin in UK parliamentaryRead More... -
'They wanted $4m': what M&S can learn from other cyber attacks
As Marks & Spencer grapples with the fallout of a significant cyber attack, others who’ve been through similar ordeals are offering insight into what it’s like to be targeted by hackers—and...Read More... -
UK mortgage borrowing spikes before tax break ends
UK homebuyers significantly increased mortgage borrowing in March, rushing to take advantage of a tax break before it expired. According to Bank of England (BoE) data released Thursday,Read 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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World News
Pro-Russian propagandists are intensifying efforts to discredit the upcoming Paris Summer Olympics and erode Western support for Ukraine through a series of
In February, the UK and Latvia announced the formation of the Drone Capability Coalition, aimed at swiftly providing Ukraine with tens of thousands of first-person view (FPV) drones.
The UK is proud to support Pacific authorities in their efforts to combat corruption and money laundering.
The exchange of espionage accusations between China and several Western countries continues to escalate. Recently, China accused the UK's
Former President Donald Trump has expressed that his historic trial and criminal conviction have been particularly challenging for his wife, former First Lady Melania Trump.
The Most Reverend Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury, has arrived in Guatemala at the start of a 12-day tour of Central America.
Spanish police have confiscated over 11 tonnes of counterfeit football team jerseys in a major crackdown ahead of the Champions League final this weekend and the
Visitors to Israel from visa-exempt countries, including the UK, will need to pay a £5 fee and apply for an electronic travel authorisation (ETA-IL) starting from 1 August.
A balloon believed to have been sent by North Korea, carrying various objects including what appeared to be trash and excrement, is seen over a rice field at Cheorwon, South Korea.
French President Emmanuel Macron stated on Monday that Ukraine should be permitted to use French weapons, including long-range missiles, to target locations within