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Malaysia Sets Sights On 500,000 UK Tourists For VM2026, Says Ahmad Zahid
From Syamsiah Sahat LONDON, June 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is targeting 500,000 tourist arrivals from the United Kingdom (UK) as part of the Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) campaign, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. He...

The Art Diary June 2025 – Revd Jonathan Evens
For the June diary, I begin with two important recently published books about religion and contemporary art. Next, I highlight several exhibitions and artists whose work connects with the themes explored in these books. These include Anselm...
Keir Starmer handed five-week reprieve as Trump pauses 50% steel tariffs on UK
4 June 2025, 05:33 US President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer meet at The White House. Picture: Alamy Donald Trump has handed the UK a five-week reprieve from new 50 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminium exports. Listen to this...

Storm maps show exact date 742-mile wall of rain hits whole of UK
Brits will have to wait a while longer for the balmy weather to return as a huge downpour is set to sweep across the UK. WXCHARTS weather maps have turned red, orange and yellow indicating a rain bomb is on its way very soon.Weather maps show that...

Indian Delegation Arrives In Brussels With 'One Mission, One Message, One India' After Productive UK Visit
(MENAFN- IANS) Brussels, June 4 (IANS) After concluding a successful four-day visit to the United Kingdom, an all-party Indian Parliamentary delegation led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament, Ravi Shankar Prasad, arrived in...

'Rocket Man' tribute to Sir Elton John slated to appear at Ellen Eccles Theatre in July
LOGAN – The Rocket Man Show – a tribute to music legend Sir Elton John – is coming to the Ellen Eccles Theatre on Monday, July 21. Sir Elton Hercules John is a British singer, songwriter and pianist known for his music and showmanship. He is one...

National Theatre Live production set for Brampton next month - Book now
The National Theatre Live films theatre, live from Britain’s stages, then screens it in cinemas across the globe. Brampton Film Club has gotten in on the action, and will be screening their first National Theatre Live production next month. The...

'Social prescribing': Doctors say hobbies and activities are a treatment for mental health issues
For the last several years, reporter Julia Hotz has been tracking a developing trend in medicine. More and more, doctors are recommending things like hobbies and group activities as a complement to traditional treatments for mental health issues....

Should we diversify our investment portfolio?
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. We’re a middle-aged couple with three children and a heavily US-focused investment portfolio. How can we better diversify...

Little UK town named most 'boring' place to live but not everyone agrees
London, known for its vibrant life offers endless activities day and night. Yet, surprisingly, a South West London town has been dubbed one of the UK's "most boring" places to live. Surbiton received the title from The Telegraph, alongside five...

Why the UK investment system needs a complete overhaul
Wednesday 04 June 2025 7:51 am Share Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp Email Share on Email BGF commits £500m to startup investments as part of £3bn pledge Nick Saunders, CEO of...
Orbis Smiles On UK, Japan, Emerging Market Equities
Alec Cutler, portfolio manager of the Orbis Global Balanced Strategy, shares his insights on why he is heavily overweight in the UK, Japanese and emerging markets. He outlines his top stock picks. At a media event in London yesterday, Alec Cutler...

Adjustamatic’s riser recliner chairs could help arthritis sufferers
According to Arthritis Action, there are thought to be 10 million people with some form of arthritis in the UK… the most common cause of disability. Affecting people of all ages, not just older people, it is a debilitating condition which can be...

world Britain pledges to deliver 100,000 drones to Ukraine by April 2026
LONDON — Britain pledged on Wednesday (June 4) to supply 100,000 drones to Ukraine by the end of the current financial year in April 2026, marking a tenfold increase, after saying the unmanned aerial vehicles had transformed the way wars are...

Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of), Mayflower Theatre, Southampton
WEST End hit Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) will be on stage at Southampton Mayflower Theatre as part of a celebration to mark the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth. The winner of an Olivier Award for Best Comedy, Pride and Prejudice*...

RUSI report highlights UK ‘defence dividend’ for local areas
RUSI supports the Government’s position that the defence industry can be an important driver of economic growth. Basically, boosting the economic case for increased spending on the UK’s defence and security. According to the Institute’s research –...

TikTok's latest platform helps artists better connect with their fans"
TikTok for Artists is currently available in a host of countries including Indonesia, South Korea, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and Ireland. Other nations where the platform is accessible include France, Germany, Italy, and Spain. It has...

Common diet Brits choose to lose weight could lead to depression, study finds
Yo-yo dieting which is used by many Brits to lose weight could lead to depression, a study has found. The diet involves managing calories to shed the pounds before putting the weight back on again. And researchers have discovered questionnaire...

Body found in search for man, 50, who ‘entered the water’ after ‘cruiser boat’ ran aground at popular UK beach
A BODY has been found in search for a man after his boat ran aground at a popular UK beach. Jason, 50, was reported missing at 11pm on 2 June 2025 after a cabin cruiser boat he was on ran aground in the water in Rockley Harbour, west Sligo....

EU and UK Sanctions: New Sanctions Packages and Other Key Developments June 2, 2025
[co-author: Lina Jeffcock] The EU and UK sanctions regimes on Russia continue to expand as both jurisdictions seek to increase pressure on President Putin. As with previous recent packages, Russia’s military, energy and financial sectors have...