Media
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UK culture secretary signals possible intervention in £500m Telegraph takeover
Britain’s culture secretary, Lisa Nandy, has signalled she may step in to review the proposed £500 million takeover of the Daily Telegraph by Daily Mail owner DMGT, a move that could open21 January 2026Read More... -
Prince Harry takes the stand as privacy lawsuit against Daily Mail publisher begins at High Court
Prince Harry has arrived at the High Court in London for the opening of a major privacy trial against the publisher of the Daily Mail, marking the start of a legal battle expected to19 January 2026Read More... -
Prince Harry to testify in High Court privacy battle against Daily Mail publisher
Prince Harry is set to return to a London courtroom next week, where he will personally give evidence in a high-profile privacy lawsuit against the publisher of the 'Daily Mail', marking another15 January 2026Read More... -
UK government turns to TikTok to publicise immigration raids amid voter backlash
The British government has taken its immigration message to TikTok, launching an official account that showcases raids on people accused of working illegally. The move is aimed at sending a14 January 2026Read More... -
Keir Starmer threatens action against Elon Musk over AI ‘Deepfake’ abuse on X
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has issued a stark warning to Elon Musk, urging the tech billionaire to rein in his AI chatbot Grok after it was reportedly used to create sexualized images of women13 January 2026Read More...

Culture
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Karen Newman appointed to sculpt Queen Elizabeth II for National Memorial in St James’s Park
Renowned British sculptor Karen Newman MRSS has been appointed to create a new sculpture of Queen Elizabeth II as part of the UK’s national memorial to the late Monarch, the QueenRead More... -
UK government unveils £1.5bn culture investment to save 1,000 local venues and restore national pride
The government has announced a landmark £1.5 billion investment in arts, culture and heritage, pledging to safeguard more than 1,000 local venues across England and reverse years ofRead More... -
Museum of Oxford reveals 2026 programme focused on community stories, talks and events
The Museum of Oxford has unveiled its 2026 programme, setting out a year of talks, tours and hands-on events that place local people and shared histories firmly centre stage. The newRead More... -
£9m Claude Lorrain masterpiece faces possible export as UK scrambles to keep Baroque treasure
A Baroque landscape masterpiece valued at £9 million has been placed under a temporary export ban, giving UK institutions a final opportunity to keep the work in the country.Read More... -
Welsh towns invited to compete for first-ever UK Town of Culture title
Could a Welsh town become the very first UK Town of Culture? Communities across Wales are being invited to step into the national spotlight as the UK launches its inaugural Town of CultureRead More... -
In Bloom: How plants shaped Britain and the modern world
Plants surround us every day – in our gardens, our homes and even in our cups of tea – yet few of us stop to consider the extraordinary journeys they have taken to get here.Read More... -
UK launches first town of culture competition to revive local pride and boost economic growth
The government has officially launched the UK’s first-ever Town of Culture competition, marking a major new push to restore pride in communities and drive cultural-led economic growthRead More... -
Government announces academy trust inspections to strengthen school accountability
New academy trust inspections to boost transparency for parents and strengthen outcomes for childrenRead More... -
Cumbrian animated flood film scoops international science award
A short animated film featuring a red squirrel from Cumbria has won an international education award, shining a global spotlight on how trees can help tackle floodingRead More... -
Inside an immersive Guildhall Art Gallery exhibition inspired by the London Tube
The sensory world of the London Tube is brought vividly to life in a new immersive exhibition at Guildhall Art Gallery, uniting painter Jock McFadyen RA with musicianRead More... -
Researchers uncover ‘lost geometric code’ embedded in Oxford and Britain’s historic buildings
Researchers say they have uncovered a long-forgotten geometric code woven into some of Britain’s most famous historic buildings, including landmarks in Oxford.Read More... -
IWM Duxford to open new Second World War rooms revealing unseen artefacts and daily life of wartime pilots
IWM Duxford is set to open three newly restored Second World War spaces, offering visitors an intimate look at the lives of aircrew stationed at the Cambridgeshire airfield during the conflict.Read More... -
War-torn Trafalgar Union Flag faces possible departure from UK
A rare Union Flag that led the British charge at the Battle of Trafalgar has been placed under an export bar, giving UK institutions the chance to keep the historic relic in the country.Read More...

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Education
Criticism has been leveled at the University of Oxford after it emerged that event tickets were being sold for a staggering £446.

In a wave of solidarity with Palestine, protests erupted across British universities on Thursday, echoing the fervor of demonstrations at US campuses. At Goldsmiths University in London,

The Department for Education, led by The Rt Hon Gillian Keegan MP, is set to introduce proposals aimed at expanding school options by lifting the cap on faith school places.

Efforts spearheaded by the Home Secretary to overhaul the UK's immigration system and curtail unsustainable levels of migration are yielding tangible results, as indicated by
Concerns over the misuse of higher education as an immigration pathway have been reignited as leaked figures expose a significant concentration of asylum claims among foreign students,

Six distinguished individuals have been selected to receive honorary degrees from the University of Oxford this year. At the upcoming Encaenia ceremony, the following recipients will be

Police intervened during Nancy Pelosi's speech at the Oxford Union on Thursday, removing two pro-Palestine protesters who disrupted the event by waving Palestinian flags.

Foreign entities are actively targeting British universities with the aim of undermining national security, according to a warning issued by MI5. University leaders from 24 prominent institutions
The Alan Turing Institute has underscored the pivotal role of artificial intelligence (AI) in informing crucial national security decisions, while also cautioning against potential risks.

In a bold move aimed at curbing phone addiction among its students, the All Saints Catholic College in Notting Hill, London, has unveiled plans to extend the school day to 12 hours.

