Culture news

UK Government confirms free entry to national museums will continue

The UK government says national museums will remain free for all, ending months of speculation that international visitors could be charged to enter institutions.

29 September 2026

Europe News

Mystery over UK airbase scare after reports no explosives found

Iran's embassy in London has said it "categorically rejects and strongly condemns" speculation that Tehran was involved in the incident.

29 September 2026

Europe News

Migrant Channel crossing accident leaves three dead

The child and two women required urgent medical care but were later confirmed dead, authorities said.

28 September 2026

Europe News

Trump 'surprised' as UK releases RAF Fairford suspects on bail

British counter-terrorism police are investigating whether there is a link to Iran after police found explosives on three vans near an RAF base in Gloucestershire on Sunday.

28 September 2026

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Northern Ireland: 2,000 protesters block disputed Portadown march

Thousands of protesters blocked a road in Portadown, Northern Ireland, on 27 September, in an attempt to stop an Orange Order parade from entering the mainly Catholic and nationalist Garvaghy Road area.

27 September 2026

Europe News

Five arrested near US air base as police probe possible Iran link

Counter terrorism police are leading an investigation into the incident. Five men have been arrested on suspected explosives offences as well as on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act.

27 September 2026

Art

Take a look at the four artists shortlisted for the 2026 Turner Prize

Four artists have been shortlisted for this year’s Turner Prize, with their work now on display at the Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art in northern England.

25 September 2026

Europe News

Major fire breaks out at British army barracks

The fire is believed to have started in the "Gaza Barracks," the home of the Light Dragoons light cavalry regiment. Firefighters had brought the blaze under control by early Friday morning.

25 September 2026

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Video shows UK fighter jet crashing during training

Video footage shows a British air force Hawk fighter jet crashing during a training exercise in north Wales

24 September 2026

Culture news

'Shipwrecked': Greek PM wants urgent talks on Parthenon Marbles return

Talks on the future of the Parthenon Marbles appear to have reached an impasse according to new reports, as Greece's Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis renews diplomatic efforts for all sides to resume stalled negotiations.

24 September 2026

Business

UK major banks make first interbank payments with tokenised deposits

Britain's largest banks have completed what the industry describes as the first transactions anywhere using tokenised deposits to move money between one another, a milestone for a blockchain-based form of bank money that the Bank of England favours over privately issued stablecoins.

24 September 2026

USA

UK to review Chagos deal after Trump tells Burnham it is 'terrible'

Britain has suspended its €139 million-a-year lease payments for the Diego Garcia base while ministers try to reshape the agreement into one Washington can accept, with the Conservatives calling for it to be scrapped altogether.

23 September 2026

Europe News

Six arrested in UK rally against migrant boat that spent hours at sea

The Home Office said in early September that the number of crossings in August had fallen to their lowest level since records began in 2018, with migrant arrivals also at their lowest number since 2020.

23 September 2026

Europe News

UK to launch new military space squadron to protect satellites

Last year, the head of UK Space Command Major General Paul Tedman warned he was "really worried" by Russia attempting to jam British military satellites on a regular basis.

23 September 2026

USA

Burnham touts 'good connection' with Trump as pair meet in New York

Trump remained polite and friendly throughout a news conference following his meeting with Burnham, offering largely diplomatic answers to potential flashpoint topics.

22 September 2026

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New Princess Diana memoir hits shelves amid royal tensions

Charles Spencer’s memoir on Princess Diana goes on sale after claims about King Charles and the 1997 funeral prompt a rare, sharp response from Buckingham Palace.

22 September 2026

Europe News

British PM Burnham declines to rule out rejoining EU

The divisive nature of the 2016 Brexit vote has proved tricky to shake off for many in the UK, and the debate has once more been thrust under the spotlight this year.

22 September 2026

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Pearly Kings and Queens bring London’s Cockney tradition to life

London’s Pearly Kings and Queens gathered for their annual Harvest Festival, showcasing a 150-year-old Cockney tradition of music, elaborate costumes and charity.

21 September 2026

Europe News

UK flights disrupted after second air traffic control glitch in month

Irish budget carrier Ryanair has called on NATS CEO Martin Rolfe to resign following the latest issue, which has impacted flights across the UK and Ireland.

21 September 2026

Earth News

Europe's clean air crisis: Cities act to cut pollution deaths

From London's ULEZ to Sofia's clean air zone, European cities are proving that cleaner air is achievable – but there's still much work to do.

21 September 2026