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Consolidating peace: A cross-community centre for women in Belfast

In partnership with the European Commission

Northern Ireland launches a space for peace. The Shankill Shared Women's Centre in Belfast is a training and drop-in centre for women and children. Many are still suffering the aftermath of the religious conflict that caused thousands of deaths in the most divided corner of the UK.

03/03/2025

Tech News

UK opens investigations into TikTok and Reddit over children’s data

“The responsibility to keep children safe online lies firmly at the door of the companies,” the UK information commissioner said.

03/03/2025

United Kingdom

Trudeau to discuss Trump’s annexation threats with King Charles

The British monarch, who is Canada's head of state, has been criticised for his silence on the issue.

03/03/2025

Europe News

Meloni says division of the West would be 'fatal for everyone'

Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni stresses the importance of Western unity after Ukraine talks with European leaders, Canada and Turkey in London.

03/03/2025

Europe News

Europe must do ‘heavy lifting’ on Ukraine at ‘crossroads of history’

Starmer spoke to the press following the summit of Canadian, Turkish and European leaders held at Lancaster House on the future of Ukraine.

02/03/2025

Europe News

Italy and UK can build bridges, Italy's Meloni tells Starmer

The Italian premier made the comments after holding talks with the UK's prime minister in London ahead of the summit on European defence and Ukraine.

02/03/2025

Europe News

Starmer says UK, France to work with Ukraine on ceasefire plan

The UK prime minister says London and Paris will take the lead on drawing up a plan to 'stop the fighting', which will then be presented to US President Donald Trump.

02/03/2025

Food and Drink

Why UK restaurants are making minimum spend requirements the norm

Multiple high-end London restaurants have adopted minimum spend requirements for reservations. How will this impact the dining experience?

28/02/2025

Business

UK house prices on the rise for sixth month in a row, says Nationwide

Economists have been predicting a flurry of buyers trying to complete purchases before stamp duty increases in April.

28/02/2025

Culture news

Celebrities criticise BBC for pulling Gaza documentary

The film about the lives of children in Gaza was removed after the BBC said it discovered the film’s 14-year-old narrator was the son of an official for Palestinian organisation Hamas. However, it may not be as simple as that...

27/02/2025

United Kingdom

Is the British military fit for the new European security order?

The UK government is hiking defence spending to help build up Europe's forces against Russia — but decades of funding cuts and recruitment problems have hollowed the British armed forces out.

27/02/2025

Europe News

Starmer reiterates US-UK commitment to Ukraine ahead of Trump meeting

The British prime minister has previously said the US' 'backstop' is crucial for a Ukrainian peace deal — a notion the Trump administration has rejected.

27/02/2025

Climate

UK urged to embrace EVs and heat pumps to cut emissions in time

Cattle and sheep numbers should fall 27 per cent by 2040, the Climate Change Committee urges.

27/02/2025

Culture news

Five English football teams commission official poems

Five English football teams are commissioning official poems for their clubs as part of a scheme to encourage youth literacy.

26/02/2025

Travel News

Tourist tax protest: Welsh attractions to close on St David’s Day

Welsh tourist attractions are preparing to fly flags at half mast or even close their doors entirely in protest of the Welsh tourist tax.

26/02/2025

Art

Tate Modern is celebrating the outrageous legacy of Leigh Bowery

Tate Modern’s latest exhibition is celebrating the outrageous genius of Leigh Bowery - artist, fashion designer, clubland icon and muse to Lucian Freud.

26/02/2025

Culture news

Charli XCX named Brits songwriter of the year

Charli XCX has been named songwriter of the year by the Brit Awards ahead of this weekend's ceremony, hinting that the star – who’s a front-runner with five nominations – may dominate the awards.

26/02/2025

Lifestyle

In pictures: Here's everything you missed at London Fashion Week 2025

London Fashion Week wrapped up with a mix of opulent collections and star-studded moments, with designers like Burberry, Erdem, and Emilia Wickstead stealing the show.

25/02/2025

Culture news

New tongues and gay classics: International Booker Prize longlist out

11 novels and two short story collections are in the running for one of the most prestigious prizes in literature.

25/02/2025

Food and Drink

Hedonism not hangovers: Ministry of Sound unveils sober rave series

A new series of sober raves are coming to one of London’s most iconic nightclubs.

25/02/2025

United Kingdom

Starmer pledges to raise UK defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027

The UK prime minister committed to a bump in the country's budget for defence ahead of his meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House.

25/02/2025

Culture news

2,000-year-old Roman gossip book makes UK bestseller charts

A newly translated version of 'The Lives of the Caesars', a gossip-filled account of the escapades of Roman emperors, has made it into the UK bestseller charts – 2,000 years after it was first published.

25/02/2025

Culture news

UK literacy charity wants audiobooks on national school curriculum

A poll by the National Literacy Trust (NLT) has found that children’s enjoyment of listening to audiobooks had risen. NLT are petitioning the government to include audiobooks in the national curriculum.

25/02/2025

Business

Unilever CEO Hein Schumacher to step down from role

In an unexpected exit from the consumer goods giant, Unilever CEO Hein Schumacher is to give up the helm later this week.

25/02/2025

Culture news

Musicians release silent album to protest UK AI copyright proposals

Over 1,000 artists, including Annie Lennox, Damon Albarn, and Kate Bush, have launched a silent album, 'Is This What We Want?', in protest against UK government plans that could allow AI companies to use copyrighted content without consent.

25/02/2025

Art

London exhibition explores enduring impact of The Face magazine

A new exhibition at London's National Portrait Gallery explores the cultural impact of The Face magazine; a monthly publication which used to be one of the most influential barometers for style, fashion and the arts.

25/02/2025