World News
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Britain open for investment: Reeves unveils talent and visa reforms at Davos
Britain is emerging as a haven of stability in an increasingly uncertain global economy, Chancellor Rachel Reeves will tell world business leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos today.Read More... -
Germany and France reject US tariff pressure over Greenland, warn of united EU response
Germany and France have issued a blunt warning to Washington, saying Europe will not bow to pressure after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened higher tariffs on European importsRead More... -
Greenland joins Switzerland’s gold supply chain as new export route opens
Greenland has found itself in the global spotlight in recent months, largely due to provocative remarks by US President Donald Trump about annexing the Danish-ruled Arctic territory. Far lessRead More...

Culture
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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... -
Barbican to host Liam Young’s first UK solo exhibition in 2026
The Barbican has announced ‘In Other Worlds’, the first UK solo exhibition by artist, director and BAFTA-nominated producer Liam Young. Opening May 2026, the immersive show will exploreRead More... -
The Manchester Museum displays thousands of African artefacts it knows little about
A museum in northwest England has unveiled a new gallery showcasing thousands of African artefacts, many of which the institution admits it knows very little about. The exhibition aims toRead More...

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The UK government has announced its intention to ban foreign governments from owning newspapers and news magazines in the country, citing concerns about potential takeovers by entities
Labour's proposal aims to enhance efforts in combating extremism by requiring police to log incidents of antisemitism that do not meet the criminal threshold. Shadow Home Secretary Yvette
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The UK’s 34 local TV stations can stay on air beyond 2025, subject to media regulator Ofcom’s approval of the stations’ long-term plans, the government has decided following

Actor-turned-politician Laurence Fox has lost a High Court libel case against two individuals he labeled as paedophiles on social media. The lawsuit was filed by former Stonewall trustee
The United Kingdom has launched a fresh investigation into the proposed acquisition of the influential Telegraph newspaper by Abu Dhabi-backed RedBird IMI. This marks the second

Prince Harry has decided to drop his libel lawsuit against the Daily Mail's publisher, Associated Newspapers Ltd., after a pretrial ruling weakened his case. Lawyers representing the
As the 85th anniversary of Kitchener Camp approaches this weekend, the spotlight is on the extraordinary wartime rescue mission that unfolded, offering salvation to Europe's Jews.
Alison Phillips, editor-in-chief of The Mirror, will step down from her role at the end of January, marking the conclusion of her more than 25-year career with the publication, according to an
According to Redfield & Wilton Strategies' research, Brits are eager to kick off their festive celebrations early. Around 75% of households have a Christmas tree, with a quarter of them up by

Prince Harry's legal battle against the Mail on Sunday took a turn as he lost a bid to dismiss part of the publisher's defence in a libel case.

