UK News
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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... -
Catholicism on the rise among young Britons seeking deeper meaning
At 23, Joshua Steel found a peace he couldn’t find elsewhere when he began attending Catholic Mass in Britain. For Dan Williamson, 26, it was a longing for something “deeper, ancient andRead More... -
Winter fuel payment cuts hurt Labour in local elections, says Minister
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has admitted that Labour’s decision to restrict winter fuel payments contributed to the party's poor performance in last week’s local elections.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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Imran Khan, former Prime Minister of Pakistan, and his wife, Bushra Bibi, have been sentenced to seven years in jail for their declared illegal marriage, marking the latest legal blow against the
A Danish court has sentenced a British citizen to six years in prison in connection with a sham trading case, where he was charged with defrauding Danish tax authorities of over 320 million
On Thursday, the United Kingdom implemented sanctions targeting military units and enterprises allegedly involved in "serious human rights violations" and the suppression of civilians in
During talks in Paris on Tuesday (30 January), Home Secretary James Cleverly and French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin discussed the breadth of their shared priorities, the enduring
Russia and Ukraine have successfully exchanged captured soldiers in the first such swap since the downing of a Russian plane that Moscow claimed was carrying 65 prisoners of war (PoWs).
Parcel delivery company UPS has announced its decision to cut 12,000 jobs in response to a challenging year marked by economic downturns and labor disputes that impacted customer
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a warning to the UK government, advising against additional tax cuts as it launched its latest assessment of the global economy.
The Foreign Secretary will be back in the Middle East this week focusing on the de-escalating of tensions in the region and securing an immediate pause in the conflict in Gaza.