Media
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Britain’s BBC boss Tim Davie poised to resign, Bloomberg reporter says
Tim Davie, the director-general of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), is preparing to announce his resignation, according to a report posted on X by Bloomberg News reporter10 November 2025Read More... -
Thousands of Vodafone customers left without internet after major outage
Thousands of Vodafone customers were left without internet access on Monday after a major outage hit the company’s broadband and mobile networks.14 October 2025Read More... -
RedBird Capital seeks UK approval to take over The Telegraph
RedBird Capital Partners has formally asked the UK government to approve its proposed acquisition of The Telegraph, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters and confirmed by the11 October 2025Read More... -
New hearing begins in Duke of Sussex case against Daily Mail publisher
A new High Court hearing in the Duke of Sussex’s case against the Daily Mail’s publisher is scheduled to begin on Wednesday.01 October 2025Read More... -
Facebook and Instagram to charge £2.99 a month in the UK for ad-free option
Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, is about to roll out a paid subscription in the UK for people who’d prefer to scroll without ads.26 September 2025Read More...

Culture
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Blenheim Palace unveils luxury new summer festival with Katy Perry, Teddy Swims and Pete Tong
Blenheim Palace is set to join the UK’s major festival circuit next year with the launch of the Blenheim Palace Festival 2026, a new music and arts celebration staged against the statelyRead More... -
Jewish Small Communities Network celebrated in Parliament
Representatives from more than 50 Jewish communities across the UK gathered at the House of Commons on Wednesday for a Parliamentary lunch hosted by MP Andrew Snowden, theRead More... -
UK war memorials to receive £2 million preservation boost ahead of Remembrance Sunday
War memorials across the UK are set to receive a major funding boost as the government commits £2 million to safeguard tributes to fallen servicemen and women for future generations.Read More... -
Prince William announces Earthshot Prize 2025 winners in Rio
Prince William took to the stage in Rio de Janeiro to reveal the latest winners of the Earthshot Prize — a global environmental award he launched in 2020. The ceremony, held at the Museum ofRead More... -
World’s first museum of youth culture to open in London next spring
London is preparing to host the world’s first museum dedicated entirely to the lives and experiences of young people, with the Museum of Youth Culture now slated to open in spring 2026.Read More... -
London launches Inclusive Talent Strategy to drive skills revolution and open up new job opportunities
London Councils and the Mayor of London have unveiled a new Inclusive Talent Strategy, backed by a £147.2 million investment aimed at transforming the capital’s skills system and supportingRead More... -
Prince William teams up with Matthew McConaughey, Kylie Minogue, and more for Earthshot Prize in Brazil
In just two weeks, Prince William will be heading to Rio de Janeiro for his fifth annual Earthshot Prize awards — and he’s bringing a star-studded lineup along for the ride.Read More... -
David Attenborough becomes oldest-ever daytime Emmy winner
Legendary broadcaster Sir David Attenborough has made history once again — this time as the oldest winner of a Daytime Emmy Award.Read More... -
National Children’s Choir of Great Britain opens London auditions across four dates
Children aged 9-19 who love singing may audition to join the choirs from Easter 2026Read More... -
Cheers to change: cutting red tape could bring more food, music and fun to your local
The Government is kicking off a fast-track review to scrap outdated licensing rules that have been holding back pubs, bars, and community events — and they want to hear directly from theRead More... -
£20 million boost to keep local museums open and thriving
Millions of people across England will continue to enjoy their local museums thanks to a new £20 million government investment.Read More...

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Culture
For the first time in nearly a millennium, the Bayeux Tapestry, one of France’s most treasured cultural artifacts, will leave French soil. The 11th-century embroidery, which depicts the
The English language has a few new additions – and they’re straight out of internet culture. Words like ‘skibidi’, ‘delulu’ and ‘tradwife’ have officially made it into the Cambridge Dictionary,
The overlooked contributions of African and Indian soldiers who fought in South Asia during the Second World War are taking centre stage in a new London exhibition.

In 2026, a brand-new five-day festival is landing at one of the most stunning locations in the country – Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Wikipedia has failed in its bid to overturn parts of the UK’s Online Safety Act, which it says could endanger the privacy and safety of its volunteer editors.

Atlantic Road in Brixton was transformed into a vibrant hub of music, food, and trade on Saturday, as part of the Mayor of London’s Summer Streets initiative. Backed by Mayor Sadiq Khan’s
Around 60,000 people flocked to Moss Side this weekend for the vibrant Manchester Caribbean Carnival.

Oxford University's cultural and musical life is set for a remarkable enhancement, thanks to a generous donation from the Sohmen family to the Humanities Division. This significant gift will

The Princess of Wales has taken a hands-on approach to art curation, selecting pieces for a special exhibition at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum.

If you’re passing through London Liverpool Street station, there’s now more to see than just departure boards and coffee shops. The station has just launched a free exhibition to mark

