UK News
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UK government to urge companies to make cyber security a top priority
The UK government is set to issue a strong warning to businesses next week, urging them to treat cyber security as an “absolute priority” following recent cyberattacks on major retailersRead More... -
Cycling in City of London surges by over 50% in two years
Cycling in the City of London has soared by more than 50% between 2022 and 2024 — the biggest increase since records began in 1999, according to the City of London Corporation.Read More... -
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...
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...
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World News
In a bold move against the impacts of mass tourism on Tenerife's way of life, activists initiated an indefinite hunger strike yesterday in the historic city of La Laguna.
David Rutley, Minister for the Americas, Caribbean, Overseas Territories, and Polar Regions, underscores the UK's unwavering dedication to Arctic security and prosperity during his inaugural
"Russia completely destroyed the Trypilska Thermal Power Plant in the Kyiv region," said the chairman of the supervisory board of "Centrenergo" Katerina Zhirii.
Truong My Lan faced the most remarkable trial in Vietnam's history, commensurate with one of the world's most significant bank frauds. Within the imposing yellow facade of the colonial-era
Former Home Secretary Suella Braverman has expressed her disappointment over the sale of properties originally designated for migrants deported from the UK to local buyers in Rwanda.
Amidst growing tensions between traditional and activist investors, oil and gas behemoth Shell is contemplating a significant shift from London to New York. The move stems from a perceived
The Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport, a pivotal aviation nexus for Spain, currently hosts approximately 50 million passengers and 352,000 flights annually. Yet, with ambitious plans on the
Over 100 doctors and environmentalists in Brussels are urging policymakers to emulate London and Paris by implementing measures to combat the severe air pollution plaguing
The Royal Navy has made significant drug seizures in the Caribbean, intercepting smuggling speedboats and confiscating drugs valued at nearly £17 million across two operations.
The UK Government has bolstered its humanitarian aid efforts for Ukraine by donating over £2 million worth of critical medical equipment, including ventilators, pumps, and monitors.