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Former Prince Andrew receives £302,000 in Royal Lodge compensation

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Art

Back to the 90s! Tate Britain celebrates the decade's art and fashion

Tate Britain's nostalgic new showcase highlights a lost era of optimism, rebellion and culture-defining creativity.

Travel News

What travellers need to know about the UK’s new contactless e-gates

UK airports have begun rolling out contactless e-gates. The technology allows eligible travellers to pass through without having to show their passports.

Europe News

UK PM Andy Burnham meets with Merz in Berlin in first official visit

Burnham's meeting with Merz comes amid increasing warnings of hybrid threats in Europe and follows a drone attack on Leipzig/Halle airport in August - which Berlin has accused Russia of orchestrating.

Israel

Israel says British consulate in East Jerusalem 'ceasing operations'

British Foreign Minister Ed Miliband stressed that the consulate would not be closing and that it would instead become the UK Mission, Jerusalem, from Thursday.

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Fantasy worlds come to life on nails at London nail art competition

Nailympia London showcased fantasy nail art inspired by folklore, forests and steampunk, as global artists raced to create miniature worlds on nails.

United Kingdom

UK trial of three Iranians over plot to target dissident journalists

In London three Iranians go on trial accused of targeting UK-based journalists opposed to the regime in Tehran

Culture news

George Fenton, British composer behind David Attenborough’s Earth Trilogy, dies aged 76

Best known for his award-winning film scores and long-lasting partnership with director Ken Loach, George Fenton also created the music for what became known as David Attenborough's Earth Trilogy: The Blue Planet, Planet Earth and Frozen Planet.

Business

Global oil inventories are alarmingly low, Aramco warns

The CEO of the world's biggest oil company warned at a conference that the global oil supply system is reaching its limit and that replenishing global oil stockpiles could take two years.

Culture news

Jeffrey Archer, bestselling British novelist and disgraced politician, dies aged 86

Archer was a disgraced politician and convicted liar but found success as novelist. His books are estimated to have sold more than 300 million copies worldwide.

USA

Trump says US moved bombers from RAF Fairford after additional threats

Trump detailed that additional threats received by Washington prompted their moving of the military aircraft from the UK base they were deployed in.

Europe News

Israel bars UK Green leader after vote to define Zionism as racism

UK Jewish groups say the motion stokes hatred after a string of attacks on their community, while the government and other parties have condemned a policy that even at least three out of five Green MPs opposed.

Culture news

Glastonbury 2027 tickets sell out in 42 minutes – with line-up still unannounced

Organisers announced last month that general admission tickets would cost £408 each, including a £5 booking fee – taking the price above £400 for the first time.

United Kingdom

US pulls all B-1 bombers from UK airbase at centre of terror probe

Donald Trump has criticised the UK authorities decision to release six men on bail after they were arrested following an incident near airbase RAF Fairford.

Travel News

UK scraps charges to seat children with parents on flights

The new rules, announced by UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, have now come into force.

Sport

Man City confirms appeal after Premier League charges verdict

According to the Premier League, potential sanctions against City could be a reprimand, a fine, a suspension, points deduction or, in the worst case, expulsion from the competition.

Markets

Bond rout pauses after French and UK yields hit decades-long highs

Government bond markets steadied on Friday morning after a sell-off pushed France's 10-year borrowing costs to their highest since 2002, lifted UK 30-year yields above 6% for the first time since 1998 and drove the benchmark US 10-year yield to a 24-year high.

The United Kingdom, known for its historic monarchy and cultural influence, continues to navigate the post-Brexit era, reshaping its political and economic landscape. Follow key developments in government policy, trade relations, and social change as the UK defines its future outside the EU.