London, UK – The United Kingdom government has formally ruled out imposing a proposed 5% levy on the UK subscriber revenues of major streaming services. The decision, detailed in the government’s official response published today, July 3, 2025, signals a different approach to supporting the domestic film and high-end television production sector than that advocated…
Football is in mourning following the tragic news from Spain regarding Liverpool forward Diogo Jota. The Portugal international has died at the age of 28 after being involved in a car accident. The news, which sent shockwaves through the global sporting community, was widely reported on July 3, 2025. Diogo José Teixeira da Silva, known…
London’s iconic West End is poised for a significant transformation following the unveiling of ambitious plans to pedestrianise a key section of Regent Street. Developed collaboratively by Westminster City Council and The Crown Estate, the project aims to redefine the urban landscape of one of the capital’s most famous districts, promising a safer, greener, and…
London is poised for a significant cultural and economic transformation as the London Museum prepares for its landmark relocation to the historic General Market building in Smithfield. This ambitious cultural regeneration project is not only set to create a new home for the city’s vast collection but is also projected to inject a substantial £565…
Financial markets across the United Kingdom experienced significant volatility on Wednesday, June 26, following an emotional moment involving the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, during the weekly Prime Minister’s Questions session in Parliament. The incident, occurring amidst intense political scrutiny of Prime Minister Keir Starmer and swirling speculation regarding the future of his Treasury…
UK immigration rules governing skilled workers and business mobility are set for a significant overhaul, effective July 22, 2025. The changes, formally outlined in the official Statement of Changes to Immigration Rules HC 997, signal a tightening of requirements across several key areas, including skill levels, salary thresholds, and eligibility for certain occupations and dependants….
LONDON – Hundreds of protesters gathered in central London on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, to voice vehement opposition to a proposed ban targeting the activist group Palestine Action. The demonstration was a direct response to recent moves by the United Kingdom government signalling its intent to proscribe the organisation. The proposed ban has ignited a…
London, UK – A second individual has been formally charged in connection with a fatal shooting that took place in the Enfield area of London, police announced on Tuesday, July 2, 2025. The development marks a significant step in the ongoing Metropolitan Police investigation into the homicide. Authorities confirmed that Eliezer Mbaki has been charged…
London, UK – Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s office affirmed on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, that Treasury chief Rachel Reeves retains his full confidence and remains secure in her critical position. The declaration follows a period of intense speculation surrounding Reeves’ future, fueled by a series of government policy reversals that have significantly impacted her planned…
LONDON – A recent critical report has brought into sharp focus the underlying causes of the significant disruption that crippled operations at Heathrow Airport in March. The investigation has revealed that a fire leading to the shutdown was not the result of an unforeseen event, but rather a preventable fault, the existence of which was…
