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British PM Keir Starmer says he has no plans to speak with Putin

Keir Starmer's comments come after German Chancellor Olaf Scholz held a call with Russia's Vladimir Putin on Friday, the first publicly announced conversation between Putin and the head of a Western nation in almost two years.

Green News

Three big European countries rely on gas - and plan to use more

Three European countries are especially reliant on fossil gas for electricity generation - Italy, the UK and Germany.

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Man suspected of supplying small boats to people smugglers arrested

A joint operation between authorities in Belgium, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom led to the arrest of a Turkish national in Amsterdam.

Culture news

How does Europe protect its heritage?

As Historic England releases its annual report on heritage at risk, we look at the results and how heritage across Europe is analysed.

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Economy

UK economic growth slows down sharply in the third quarter

UK economic growth slowed down sharply in the third quarter of the year, official figures showed on Friday.

Economy

How the UK plans to create pension mega funds and unlock billions

British Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves said on Thursday the government planned to merge dozens of pension funds with the aim of unlocking tens of billions of pounds for investment and boosting the UK's subpar economic growth.

Culture news

First tickets for Glastonbury 2025 go on sale tonight

Coach tickets are the first to go on sale ahead of next year's Glastonbury Festival. Be ready as they'll sell out fast.

Culture news

UK to introduce levy on stadium tickets to support grassroots venues

The UK government is set to introduce voluntary stadium and arena ticket levy to save grassroots music venues struggling to stay open.

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Disappearing act: Magic Circle hunts female member who posed as a man

Sophie Lloyd convincingly played the role of Raymond Lloyd to gain access to the male-only Magic Circle over 30 years ago.

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TikTok announce first UK and Ireland awards

Some of the biggest UK and Irish TikTokers have been shortlisted for the first awards dedicated to the platform.

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Archbishop Welby resigns over mishandled sexual abuse allegations

Survivors of the abuse, particularly those targeted by John Smyth, a prominent figure who abused young men for decades, expressed relief at Welby's decision, seeing it as a step toward accountability.

Art

Renowned German-British painter Frank Auerbach dies aged 93

One of Britain’s greatest painters has died at 93. Over a seven-decade career, his artwork – characterised by thick layers of paint and their striking emotional resonance – has been displayed in every major national gallery.

Europe News

Armistice Day: Starmer and Macron meet in Paris

It's the first time a British leader has been hosted for Armistice Day in France since Winston Churchill joined General Charles de Gaulle in 1944, Starmer's office said.

Destinations

Film-hopping: The destinations that brought Britain to the big screen

Britain launches a campaign that invites you to be the leading star and explore its hottest filming locations.

Culture news

Rachel Cusk wins the Goldsmiths Prize for 'Parade'

It's the British writers 12th novel and fourth nomination for the prize.

Cinema

'Kneecap' leads nominations for British Independent Film Awards

Announced by 2023 winners, Mia McKenna-Bruce and Vivian Oparah, this year's BIFA nominations showcase the best of the year's British film.

Economy

Bank of England makes its decision on UK interest rates

The Bank of England decides to cut its main interest rate to 4.75% following a fall in inflation to its lowest level since April 2021.

Culture news

Will Glastonbury's new queue system end the ticket-buying chaos?

After years of a chaotic system where people furiously refresh the landing page, Glastonbury have moved to a queuing system ahead of the 2025 ticket sale.

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Meet Haggis, an adorable newborn pygmy hippo at Edinburgh's zoo

Haggis was born on 30 October to parents Otto and Gloria.

Health news

UK introduces anti-tobacco bill to 'break the cycle of addiction'

The UK is introducing new anti-tobacco legislation that could make it harder for today's children to legally buy cigarettes.

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