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If the BBC is the cultural expression of the British state, then the omens are surely unfavourable. Its funding contested and overstretched, bogged down in interminable culture war disputes, the BBC does not know what it is for. Every few years it pivots to some bold new global vision that invariably fizzles out: in the meantime, it has…

The poll also found that, even in an era of video games and social media, board games maintain a strong place in the nation’s affections Monopoly has been crowned Britain’s best-loved board game(Getty Images) By Graham Hiscott19:50, 31 Mar 2024Monopoly has been crowned Britain’s best-loved board game. An overwhelming 51% of those…

The costs involved in meeting the target would “mean ... higher taxes for people, hiking up people’s bills, and essentially not being sure that we can keep the lights on”, Ms Coutinho claimed, adding that the plan would mean “send the money to China”.Ms Coutinho said she was “working very hard to build British…

The blanket media coverage and public fascination over the absence of Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, from public duties since she underwent abdominal surgery in January has barely abated after the March 22 video announcement that she is undergoing “preventive” chemotherapy treatment for cancer. Her two-minute address, watched by millions,…

The Home Office published a statement of changes providing further details and additional updates to immigration rules intended to reduce net migration. Key Points: As BAL previously reported, the Home Office announced a plan in December to cut net migration by 300,000 by reducing the number of dependents coming to…

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.The UK government is pausing its drive to raise the minimum wage, offering a respite to businesses after a period of rapid increases that has given Britain one of the highest wage floors in the rich world.Next week’s annual…

Jack Taylor/Getty Images Julian Assange, pictured here in London in 2017, has faced the threat of extradition to the US for years.…

The outgoing British High Commissioner has expressed hope over the early conclusion of the free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the United Kingdom but quipped that “negotiations abhi baki hai mere dost." Ambassador Alex Ellis, who is set to depart India after three years, in a wide-ranging interview with The Indian Express, said leaders…

The condition affects around one in 10 women and symptoms can vary from person to person. By Shamaan Freeman-Powell, News correspondent @Shamaan_SkyNews…

Industry Minister Nusrat Ghani visits Mongolia to unlock opportunities for UK mining businesses and bolster UK’s minerals supply chain. Visit marks 60th anniversary of UK being first Western country to establish diplomatic relations with Mongolia. Minister to explore significant opportunities for UK mining businesses with mineral-rich…