Pro-Palestinian protesters disrupted the opening of an Israeli-founded bakery in the United Kingdom.

U.K. Government Had Record Budget Surplus in January  The Wall Street Journal

Hollywood producer Shannon McIntosh and Universal Music U.K.'s Globe Originals team are collaborating on a slate of music-driven feature films, including a love story and a Dusty Springfield project.

Over half of YouTube's audience in the U.K. now watches content via television sets, according to a report by U.K. ratings body Barb, indicating a significant shift in viewing habits.

The Mercury Prize music award ceremony is scheduled to return to Newcastle's Utilita Arena on October 22, 2026.

The jobless rate in the United Kingdom has increased to its highest level in nearly five years, indicating a challenging economic outlook.

Banijay Entertainment is set to present a diverse lineup at the 2026 London TV Screenings, featuring new U.K. dramas 'A Woman of Substance' and 'Falling,' alongside an extensive slate of formats.

U.K. house-price growth in February was tempered by high supply, though gains from January largely endured, according to Rightmove.

January’s Gains Endure as High Supply Tempers February U.K. House-Price Growth, Rightmove Says  The Wall Street Journal

January’s Gains Endure as High Supply Tempers February U.K. House-Price Growth, Rightmove Says  The Wall Street Journal

January’s Gains Endure as High Supply Tempers February U.K. House-Price Growth, Rightmove Says  The Wall Street Journal

January’s Gains Endure as High Supply Tempers February U.K. House-Price Growth, Rightmove Says  The Wall Street Journal

A Zillow analysis predicts that 20 out of 50 largest metropolitan areas in the U.S. will become more affordable by 2026, offering a positive outlook for future homebuyers.

The British Museum has removed references to Palestine from displays about the ancient Middle East following pressure by a U.K.-based Israeli lobby group. The British Museum has c...

A Jet2 flight from Turkey to the U.K. was forced to divert to Belgium after a chaotic mid-air brawl erupted among passengers.

Acclaimed Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi, visiting London for the first time in 20 years, condemned the Iranian Islamic Republic for “murdering” student protesters in Tehran last month. The director i

English pop star Charli xcx achieves her third No. 1 album with the soundtrack for 'Wuthering Heights' topping the U.K. charts.

London Mayor Khan Under Fire As BBC Exposes Scale Of Grooming Gangs Authored by Thomas Brooke via Remix News, London Mayor Sadiq Khan is facing renewed criticism after a major BBC investigation found that vulnerable girls as young as 14 are being lured into forced sex by gangs operating across the capital. The investigation, based on weeks of reporting and interviews with dozens of people, including five survivors of gang-based violence, concluded that exploitation by organised groups is rife in parts of London. Some victims told the BBC they were raped by multiple men as “payment” for unpaid drug debts run up by gangs that controlled them. Others said they had been groomed solely for sex. The investigation also found that girls were often drawn into criminal activity such as drug dealing, weapons trading, and phone theft before being sexually exploited. One Metropolitan Police officer described young girls and women as the “lowest rung” within gang hierarchies, saying they were groomed and exploited “for everything.” Public debate over grooming gangs in the U.K. has often focused on northern towns such as Rotherham and Rochdale. A government-commissioned report last year found that in Greater Manchester, South Yorkshire, and West Yorkshire, there was evidence of “disproportionate numbers of men from Asian ethnic backgrounds amongst suspects for group-based child sexual exploitation.” Further investigations have found the same in other towns and cities, including Telford, Oxford, Derby, Birmingham, Halifax, Peterborough, and countless others. Last year, Khan said there was no “indication of […] grooming gangs” of the type seen in Rotherham operating in London. Following the BBC findings, a spokesperson for the mayor said he wanted to support police to tackle “all child sexual exploitation in the capital, including grooming gangs.” Survivors told the broadcaster how exploitation often targeted girls from broken homes or troubled backgrounds. “I didn’t feel like I was groomed or exploited. I didn’t think I was a victim. It’s taken me a while to realise I was used and manipulated,” one victim told the BBC. Another survivor, Milly, said she was 15 when she was passed between different men. “I was getting passed around different men every night – sometimes 10 or 15 a month,” she said, describing how she was plied with drink and drugs before being taken into bedrooms by different men. “I don’t remember their names really. It sounds horrible, but I just know they were Asian. Sometimes they just said, ‘Oh, you’re a nice, young White girl,'” she added. A third victim, Ruth, said: “They didn’t want anything but sex. I was low and they gave me expensive things so I felt wanted and then slept with them. It felt like I had multiple boyfriends giving me attention.” Detective Sergeant John Knox, head of the Metropolitan Police child exploitation team in Lambeth and Southwark, said girls inside gangs “cannot say no to sex.” “Within that gang world, the girls are at the lowest rung and they have to do as they’re told. And that includes sexually,” he said, adding that if a girl cannot refuse, “she’s being raped and that’s how we look at it as the police.” Knox estimates at least 60 children in his south London area are currently being exploited by gangs, some as young as 13. The BBC findings prompted sharp criticism from political opponents. BREAKING: Susan Hall lashes out at Sadiq Khan over his reluctance to launch a grooming gangs inquiry 🔴#dailyexpress #sadiqkhan #groominggangs pic.twitter.com/YryxmEIN5X January 29, 2026 Susan Hall, leader of the Conservatives in the London Assembly, said the report was “shocking” and accused the mayor of dismissing concerns. Shadow Justice Secretary Nick Timothy wrote that the mayor had claimed there were no rape gangs in London and that “everyone knew that was nonsense.” Last month, Hall pressed the mayor on whether grooming gangs were operating in London and called for funding for a dedicated inquiry. She accused Khan of previously dismissing her concerns, telling him, “I asked if we had grooming gangs in London. You dismissed my question by saying you didn’t know what I meant. I have to tell you, the rape victims knew exactly what I was talking about.” Hall urged the mayor to apologize to victims who, she said, felt their experiences had been downplayed. Khan refused to concede the point, replying during the exchange that the issue was too serious to “play party politics.” Previously, he argued that the “specific type of systemic cases” seen in some northern towns were not the same as the more “complex” patterns of exploitation in London, refusing to acknowledge that the phenomenon of Asian grooming gangs raping White girls as seen across many U.K. cities was not prevalent on the London scene. In October, the Metropolitan Police announced it will re-examine at least 1,200 child sexual exploitation cases following a national review, and previously confirmed it was reviewing 9,000 cases spanning 15 years. An independent inquiry into grooming gangs chaired by Baroness Longfield is expected to begin later this year, with the Home Office stating it will have full powers to compel evidence and conduct local investigations. Read more here... Tyler Durden Fri, 02/20/2026 - 11:00

Clare Binns, a U.K. exhibition icon, is celebrated for her journey from the Ritzy Movie Theater to receiving a BAFTA Special Award, emphasizing her belief that 'Every Person Has to Be a VIP'.

The popular children's show 'Bluey' is set to return to the big screen in the UK, Ireland, and Europe this spring with a new collection of episodes.

Take That's Gary Barlow has signed a global publishing deal with BMG, marking another significant acquisition for the company's roster of U.K. and Ireland talent.

Sterling Faces Further Underperformance After Weak Jobs Data  The Wall Street Journal

January’s Gains Endure as High Supply Tempers February U.K. House-Price Growth, Rightmove Says  The Wall Street Journal

January's gains in the UK housing market are enduring, but high supply is tempering house-price growth in February, according to Rightmove.

January's gains in the U.K. housing market have persisted, though high supply has moderated house-price growth in February, according to Rightmove.

January's housing market gains in the UK are sustained, but high supply levels are tempering house-price growth in February, according to Rightmove.

Ship Orders From South Korea Are Surging Thanks To U.S. Fees On Chinese-Made Ships South Korea is tightening the race with China in global shipbuilding after U.S. plans to curb Chinese-built vessels disrupted order flows and redirected demand , according to Nikkei.  Worldwide new orders fell 27% in 2025 to 56.42 million compensated gross tonnage (CGT) — the first annual drop in two years — according to U.K.-based Clarksons Research. China remained No. 1 but saw orders tumble 35% to 35.36 million CGT, shrinking its share to 62.7%. South Korea, ranked second, moved the other way: orders climbed 8% to 11.59 million CGT, lifting its share to 20.6%. Japan, in third, recorded a 53% plunge to 2.77 million CGT, with its slice slipping to 4.9%. The shift followed a U.S. announcement last April outlining fees on Chinese-built ships entering American ports starting in October 2025. Although the policy was delayed for a year after a U.S.-China summit in late October, uncertainty had already prompted global shipping companies to hesitate on new Chinese orders. A unit of China State Shipbuilding Corp. said it was disadvantaged in contract talks last summer, opening the door for South Korean yards to win more large container ship deals. HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering cited weaker demand for Chinese shipyards as a key reason for its recent surge in orders. Nikkei writes that the company posted record results for the year ended December: revenue rose 17% to roughly 29 trillion won ($20.1 billion), while net profit doubled to about 3 trillion won. Government-backed workforce initiatives have also supported the industry. Seoul opened a training center in Indonesia in 2024 to prepare skilled workers, including Korean language instruction, before dispatching them to local yards. Shipbuilders have raised wages and introduced AI tools to ease labor strain. Foreign employment in South Korea’s shipbuilding sector hit a record 22,824 at the end of 2024 — about four times the level five years earlier — with foreigners making up more than 20% of the workforce. Japan, meanwhile, has struggled to capture orders shifting away from China. Data from the Japan Ship Exporters' Association show export contracts in 2025 fell 20% to 8.93 million gross tons, marking a fourth straight year of decline. Limited yard capacity, slipways booked through around 2029, and labor shortages have constrained growth and pushed up costs. Looking ahead, global demand is expected to rebound in 2026 as stricter environmental rules accelerate orders for vessels powered by next-generation fuels such as hydrogen and ammonia. HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering has set a 2026 order target of $23.3 billion, up 26% from this year, citing steady demand for new builds and fleet replacements. China is working to regain momentum. In December, Cosco Group placed 50 billion yuan ($7.23 billion) in orders with China State Shipbuilding Corp., underscoring coordinated support among state-owned enterprises. Japan is also attempting a reset. Imabari Shipbuilding recently completed its acquisition of Japan Marine United to streamline operations. The government aims to double domestic shipbuilding capacity to 18 million gross tons by 2035, seeking to narrow the wide gap with South Korea and China. Tyler Durden Mon, 02/16/2026 - 14:00

The Newport Beach Film Festival has revealed the names to be honored in this year’s Icon and Artists of Distinction categories ahead of next week’s U.K. and Ireland Honors event, hosted by Nick Mohammed and Edith Bowman. This year, the Icon Award will be presented to comedian and actor Jennifer Saunders. The Icon Award is […]

The British Film Institute has announced a 20 percent increase in funding support for independent U.K. documentary filmmaking, recognizing its vital role in cultural life.

Details are provided on how to watch the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards online, including broadcast times and channels for viewers in the U.S. and U.K. to catch the ceremony from London's Royal Festival Hall.

Sarah Ferguson's location is unknown following the shocking arrest of her ex-husband, Prince Andrew, with royal experts suggesting she may have left the U.K.

U.K. Government Had Record Budget Surplus in January  The Wall Street Journal

Bristol's former Concorde hangar is set to become the Aviva Arena, a 20,000-capacity live events venue expected to contribute £1 billion to the local economy in its first decade.

Taylor Swift has reportedly arrived in the U.K. for a surprise appearance at the Feb. 28 Brit Awards, sparking speculation about a potential encounter with her ex.

On a clear night in London, some of the biggest stars and filmmakers in the U.K. attended the ninth annual pre-BAFTA Filmmakers dinner. The event, held on Tuesday at Mayfair’s Dunhill Bourdon house, the posh storefront and private club with a screening room and spa, saw a flurry of A-list celebrities decked out in their […]

Body camera footage reveals the moment Texas police arrived after a British father allegedly shot his daughter dead following an argument about Donald Trump. A U.K. coroner concluded the 23-year-old was unlawfully killed.

AMC Networks International has named Tom Keaveney as the new head of its UK business, with a focus on driving the next phase of growth in the region.

Keshet International is set to debut its new comedy-drama 'Reset,' a dark comedy about mistaken terminal diagnoses, at London Screenings.

Currency in circulation hit a record Rs 40 lakh crore, yet its share in the economy declined to 11.2% as digital payments surged. Despite increased absolute cash holdings, driven by tax enforcement and low interest rates, UPI transactions now dominate everyday economic activity, indicating cash's growing role as a store of value.

January’s Gains Endure as High Supply Tempers February U.K. House-Price Growth, Rightmove Says  The Wall Street Journal

Vue Lumière will release “Kokuho,” the highest-grossing Japanese live-action film of all time in Japan, in U.K. and Ireland cinemas. Directed by Lee Sang-il from a screenplay by Okudera Satoko, the kabuki theater drama has generated $125 million in Japan since its release. The film received a best make-up and hairstyling nomination at the 98th […]

January’s Gains Endure as High Supply Tempers February U.K. House-Price Growth, Rightmove Says  The Wall Street Journal

Rightmove reports that while January's gains persist, high supply levels are tempering the growth of UK house prices in February.

February saw tempered growth in UK house prices, as high supply continued to influence the market, according to Rightmove.

Two individuals received life sentences in the UK for plotting an attack on Jewish people, highlighting the Islamic State's exploitation of rising antisemitism.