
Culture
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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The Government is kicking off a fast-track review to scrap outdated licensing rules that have been holding back pubs, bars, and community events — and they want to hear directly from theRead More...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... -
Robbie Williams’ Istanbul concert canceled over safety concerns
British pop star Robbie Williams announced that his upcoming concert in Istanbul has been canceled after local authorities decided to call off the show due to safety concerns.Read More... -
Aloha London: British Museum honors the Hawaiian Kingdom’s journey across cceans
Two hundred years after Hawaiian royalty first set foot in London, their story will be brought to life in a new British Museum exhibition titled “Hawai‘i: A Kingdom Crossing Oceans”.Read More... -
Chained Bibles and tiny dictionaries: 600 years of the Guildhall Library
Six centuries ago, Richard “Dick” Whittington – yes, the very one from the folk tale – left money in his will to set up a library in London. Today, that library is celebrating its 600th birthday...Read More...

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The Ministry of Defence is preparing to remove Andrew Mountbatten Windsor’s final honorary military rank at the direction of King Charles, Defence Secretary John Healey has confirmed.
Nineteen housing providers across the UK are set to receive £4.5 million in new funding to build and upgrade homes for veterans and their families.

Transport for London has launched an investigation after a Jewish passenger reported being trapped on a bus for more than an hour by a driver who allegedly made antisemitic remarks and

British military police have deepened cooperation with Ukrainian and Norwegian forces during a joint training exchange at Catterick Garrison in North Yorkshire, part of NATO’s

Veterans and their families are set to gain access to safer, higher-quality housing as the government awards £4.5 million to 19 providers across the UK. The funding will support the construction

British house prices continued to climb in October, surprising economists and signaling steady demand ahead of finance minister Rachel Reeves’ upcoming budget, which is expected to include
Buckingham Palace has taken its most sweeping action yet against Prince Andrew, announcing Thursday that King Charles has removed his brother’s remaining titles and honours and will force

The British government has imposed sanctions on Iranian banker and businessman Aliakbar Ansari, accusing him of providing financial backing to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard

London Councils has taken a major step toward improving how local authorities manage out-of-area homelessness placements with the creation of a new Task and Finish Group earlier this year.
The Bank of England’s vast gold reserves — worth more than £200 billion — could be left exposed next month as security staff plan to walk out in a dispute over pay, union leaders

