UK News
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UK sanctions directors of oil trading firm over links to Russia
The UK government on Friday imposed new sanctions targeting Russia, including asset freezes on several directors of the oil trading firm formerly known as Coral Energy Group, now operatingRead More... -
King Charles urges global peace at VE Day 80th anniversary concert
King Charles III marked the 80th anniversary of VE Day with a heartfelt televised speech at a commemorative concert, calling for renewed global unity and peace. His address echoed theRead More... -
UK commits to supporting Ukraine’s justice system
On the eve of Victory in Europe Day, the UK reinforced its support for Ukraine’s democratic future with the signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation between Minister for Courts and LegalRead More... -
NHS worker awarded £30,000 after being compared to Darth Vader
An NHS employee has received nearly £30,000 in compensation after being likened to Star Wars villain Darth Vader during a workplace personality quiz.Read More... -
Asylum accommodation costs set to triple to £15.3bn by 2029
The cost of housing asylum seekers in the UK is projected to rise sharply, reaching £15.3 billion between 2019 and 2029 — more than triple the original estimate.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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Jens Stoltenberg, the Chief of NATO, has announced that Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has agreed to support Sweden's bid to join NATO. Stoltenberg stated that Erdogan will
Defence leaders across the Southeast Asian state have showcased their expertise to a UK delegation.
Tunisia has taken the step to suspend salary payments for 17,000 teachers and terminate the contracts of 350 school principals in response to ongoing protests demanding higher wages.
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) announced on Monday that Antarctic sea ice levels experienced a significant decline last month, marking a worrying development according to
A migrant boat carrying approximately 200 people from Senegal has gone missing off the coast of the Canary Islands, prompting Spanish rescuers to launch a search operation.
Novo Nordisk's obesity drug, Wegovy, will be launched in Germany this month, marking its third European market. However, only individuals who pay out of pocket or have specific private
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that Australia will sign an agreement with Germany to export more than 100 Australian-made Boxer armed carriers to the German
In response to recent violent riots following the police-related death of a teenager, France has decided to ban the sale of fireworks for the upcoming Bastille Day celebrations. The government
In a significant shift of battlefield advantage, Ukraine now reportedly has more tanks than Russia, according to the latest data. Over the past few months, Kyiv has received hundreds of heavy