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Ex-British colony where locals speak English tells Trump it will take in US asylum seekers
A former British colony, which is used to welcoming members of the Royal Family, will now be accepting US asylum seekers under a new deal signed this week. The tiny tropical South American nation of Belize, which gained independence from Britain...

Britain's Got Talent's Amanda Holden 'star struck' at legend's performance on ITV show
Actress Shani Wallis has returned to the stage after 57 years(Image: PA) The actress who played Nancy in the Oscar-winning film Oliver is making a return to the stage at the remarkable age of 92. Shani Wallis captivated Britain's Got Talent judges...

Donald Trump gives 'very exciting' update on UK nuclear submarine deal
The encounter marked the first bilateral summit between the two leaders, who had previously met briefly last month during the United Nations General Assembly. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT The pair have also held approximately four...

Hyde Park Stories: The Hyde Park Art Colony
Hyde Park was once famous for its art colony. This story, the first of two about the colony, looks at its beginning. The story of the famed Hyde Park Art Colony begins with a set of hastily built fairground stands. Erected for the 1893 World’s...

MAFS UK's Paul tells Divarni he's going to 'have a terrible life' before huge cliffhanger
We were back at the commitment ceremony in tonight's Married At First Sight UK, as the events of last night's dinner party came to light. This week, Julia-Ruth and Divarni have been in the centre of the drama, as at the end of last week, it was...

Exploring New Paths in Landscape-Based Art
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Scottish island beach named 'most underrated' coastal spot in UK
A Scottish island beach has been named the top hidden coastal spot in the UK(Image: Deb Snelson / Getty Images) A beach on a Scottish island has been named the "top hidden coastal spot" in the UK. It beat out popular bays in England and Wales. On...

Furious victims of Britain's 'thought police' demand forces go further after the Met vows to stop investigating 'non crime hate incidents'
Furious victims of so-called 'Thought Police' doorstep visits who were threatened with arrest for social media posts have told of their incredulity that the practice went on at all. The Met has announced it will end the practice of investigating...

CBeebies star Justin Fletcher to bring live theatre tour to Glasgow
CBeebies star Justin Fletcher announces his first live theatre tour since 2022 as he prepares to travel the UK with his brand-new rock-tastic live theatre show Justin Time To Rock. The all-singing all-dancing extravaganza will visit Glasgow...

Young artists invited to design official Christmas card for MP
The contest, launched by Labour MP James Frith, invites primary school children across the constituency to design his official Christmas card for 2025. The winning design will be featured on cards sent to constituents, stakeholders, and fellow...
UK regrets Maccabi Tel Aviv’s refusal of away tickets for Europa League game at Villa Park
LONDON – Britain’s government and fans of Maccabi Tel Aviv said on Oct 21 they regretted the Israeli football club’s decision to turn down tickets for an upcoming match at Aston Villa, even as ministers worked to overturn a police ban on away...

Britain's Got Talent judges 'starstruck' by Oscar winner's comeback after 57 years
Tom Bryant Associate Editor (Showbiz) and Tianna Corbin TV Reporter 22:11, 21 Oct 2025Updated 22:11, 21 Oct 2025 The actress who portrayed Nancy in the Oscar-winning film Oliver is staging a remarkable return to the spotlight at the age of 92....

Sabre sues British Airways over unpaid UK Digital Services Tax reimbursement
Sabre Corp has filed a $450,000 lawsuit against British Airways, claiming the airline refused to reimburse a UK Digital Services Tax payment under the terms of a 1991 agreement. Sabre Corporation has filed a lawsuit against British Airways (BA),...
Opinion: Why social isolation in the High Peak must now be discussed openly…
Social isolation can strike when we least expect it. Here, Ross Burnage, Chief Executive of High Peak Community and Voluntary Support (CVS), provides his professional insight into what’s happening in our community – and what needs to happen next…...

Chancellor risks wiping £4bn from UK stock market if Labour targets pensions, CGT and dividend tax
By HARVEY DORSET, REPORTER, THIS IS MONEY Updated: 19:01 EDT, 21 October 2025 Chancellor Rachel Reeves risks slashing billions in value from the UK stock market with even small changes in the upcoming Autumn budget, experts warn. A two-percentage...

Jakarta to deport British grandma on death row: source
Indonesia was to sign an agreement to repatriate two British nationals, including a grandmother languishing on death row for drug-related crimes, an Indonesian government source said yesterday. “The practical arrangement will be signed today. The...

UK’s Inter Faith Week and Community Engagement
There is no other country in Europe that has a special week assigned as Inter Faith Week – a yearly occurrence that has been going on since 2009. UK certainly has its own problems on the integration front but it is also a place where multi-faith...

Gyokeres’ Work Rate For Arsenal Is Phenomenal – Arteta
According to him, despite failing to score for many weeks now, the former Sporting CP striker is doing more than enough to help the team with his energetic performances. Viktor Gyokeres Arteta added that his striker has a never-say-die mentality,...

VisitBritain activity adds £562 million to UK economy as agency outlines growth plans
VisitBritain and VisitEngland generated £562 million in additional international visitor spending in 2024–25, with 60% of this impact outside London, as the agency sets new priorities for growth. VisitBritain/VisitEngland activity contributed an...

UK Romance Scams Hit £100M Yearly: FCA Urges Bank Vigilance
In the United Kingdom, romance scams have escalated into a multimillion-pound crisis, with losses surpassing £100 million annually, prompting urgent calls for banks to bolster their defenses. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the nation’s...