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Euro 2024: 'England out without migration', says new UK campaign

71% of English players fielded in England's semifinal win over the Netherlands were born abroad or have at least one parent or grandparent born outside the UK.

Art

In pictures: 50 years of everyday Bengali life in East London

Running until 3 August 2024 at the Four Corners gallery in London, 'I Am Who I Am Now' is a celebration of the Bengali East End.

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How is Massive Attack setting the bar for low emission concerts?

British trip hop collective Massive Attack are about to play their first performance in the UK in five years and to mark the occasion, they’re making the event as sustainable as possible.

Travel News

Passport waiting times: How do different European countries compare?

Don’t miss out on your summer holiday: Renewing a passport can take as little as one day or as long as eight weeks depending on where you live in Europe.

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A pretty penny: UK’s rarest stamp set to sell for more than €770,000

A Plate 77 Penny Red - the “rarest and most valuable” stamp in the UK - is set to break records. It is one of nine in existence and has been described as "legendary" because it shouldn't exist.

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London's Buckingham Palace opens iconic balcony room to visitors

Visitors will be able enter the room leading onto its iconic balcony, where royals have made their appearance at special occasions for generations.

Economy

UK economy receives surprise boost after month of zero growth

May's output was lifted by an uptick in the services sector as sunshine boosted consumer spending.

Art

London's Young V&A wins Museum of the Year award

Judges praised the museum as a “truly inspirational” institution that engaged with the Bethnal Green community and reimagined the museum experience for young people.

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Former British MP Jacob Rees-Mogg to star in new reality TV series

One of Britain's freshly jobless Conservative MPs, Jacob Rees-Mogg has announced that he already has a new career lined up: starring in his own reality TV series.

Europe News

Police capture man suspected of killing family of racing commentator

26-year-old Kyle Clifford was caught near his home in Enfield, north London and is receiving medical treatment for his injuries.

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The giant yellow pumpkin of London, Yayoi Kusama's latest masterpiece

Visitors to London's Kensington Gardens can see a six-meter tall, bright yellow pumpkin speckled with dots.

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Four people to know in UK PM Keir Starmer's new cabinet

New UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has appointed his cabinet. Who's in it?

Culture news

Singer Shirley Bassey receives top honour from the King Charles III

Bassey, known for recording the Bond songs ‘Goldfinger’, ‘Diamonds Are Forever’ and ‘Moonraker’ said that receiving the rare honour from King Charles III made her more nervous than singing for him.

Business

Dyson prepares to axe more than a quarter of its UK workforce

The technology firm is cutting UK jobs as part of a worldwide push to downsize and remain competitive.

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Gastropod glory

The World Snail Racing Championships feature snails racing on a damp cloth adorned with three circles.

Europe News

David Lammy says commitment to Ukraine 'is ironclad'

On his second day in the job, Lammy is on a whirlwind tour of 'key partner' countries Germany, Poland and Sweden where continued support for Ukraine was high on the agenda.

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UK's new foreign minister visits Poland for talks on Ukraine

David Lammy is seeking to tighten UK relations with the EU and stress the new government is just as supportive of Ukraine in its war against Russia.

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Russian strikes leave northern Ukraine without electricity

The northern Sumy region, which borders Russia, was plunged into dark after Russian strikes late Friday damaged energy infrastructure, the Ukrainian Energy Ministry said. Hours later, the Ukrainian public broadcaster reported that Russian drones hit the provincial capital, also called Sumy, cutting

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UK's Prime Minister Keir Starmer unveils new Cabinet

Starmer appointed his Cabinet after a landslide election victory on Thursday which saw his Labour party romp home with 412 seats. In his victory speech on Friday morning, Starmer vowed to restore trust in politics and a build a "government of service".

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Irish nationalists see UK result as a step towards reunification

The republican party Sinn Féin has hailed further gains in Northern Ireland as progress towards a single Irish state on the island, despite pro-UK unionist candidates winning a higher share of the vote overall.

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