
Culture
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Ashmolean Museum returns 16th-century bronze icon to India
A 16th-century bronze statue that once stood in a temple in southern India has been returned by the Ashmolean Museum at the University of Oxford, marking the end of a years-longRead More... -
Prime Minister reappoints Stephen Belcher and Tim Dugher as Science Museum Group Trustees until 2030
The UK Prime Minister has confirmed the reappointment of Professor Stephen Belcher CBE and Tim Dugher as Trustees of the Science Museum Group for a further four-year term. Their newRead More... -
British Library Business & IP Centre celebrates 20 years of supporting UK start-ups
The British Library is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its Business & IP Centre (BIPC) with a special event designed to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs.Read More... -
Between protestants and princes: the Kozirod family through time
The surname “Kozirod” belongs to the category of relatively rare surnames, which today are found only in a few countries around the world, including Poland, Germany, the USA, the UK,Read More... -
UK music exports get £1.4m boost as 68 independent artists win global growth grants
Rising British music talent is set for a global push after 68 independent UK acts secured a combined £1.4 million in government-backed funding designed to grow international audiences, boostRead More... -
Emery Walker revealed: new exhibition explores the man behind the arts and crafts legend
A new exhibition opening this spring at Emery Walker’s House sets out to restore depth, warmth, and personality to one of Britain’s most influential yetRead More... -
London confirms St Patrick’s Day 2026 parade and Trafalgar Square festival
London will turn green once again next spring after the Mayor confirmed the capital’s St Patrick’s Day celebrations will take place on Sunday 15 March 2026, with aRead More... -
Masterpieces beyond the Museum: National Gallery brings life-size art to communities ccross the UK
World-famous paintings from the National Gallery are stepping out of Trafalgar Square and into everyday life, as part of a major touring project that will seeRead More... -
Award-winning Polish writer Mariusz Szczygieł brings ‘Not There’ essay collection on UK tour
Polish writer Mariusz Szczygieł, one of Central Europe’s most acclaimed literary reporters, will tour the UK later this month with a series of public events marking the English-language release...Read More... -
Professor Dame Carol Black GBE reappointed as Chair of the British Library for 2026–2027
The UK Secretary of State has confirmed the extension of Professor Dame Carol Black GBE as Chair of the British Library, continuing her leadership from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027.Read More... -
Climate, community and care: Soma Surovi Jannat’s landmark exhibition at the Ashmolean Museum
From spring through autumn 2026, the Ashmolean Museum presents 'Soma Surovi Jannat: Climate Culture Care', a powerful new exhibition that places climateRead More... -
Londoners on trial: 700 years of crime revealed in a free City archives exhibition
From medieval pickpockets to notorious Victorian figures, seven centuries of crime, punishment and public fascination are laid bare in a new exhibition atRead More... -
Lost for centuries, Henry VIII’s golden love pendant finds a home at the British Museum
A golden heart pendant once symbolizing the doomed marriage of Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon has finally been secured for permanent display at the BritishRead More...

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The British Pound (GBP) edged higher to around 1.3285 against the US Dollar (USD) during European trading hours on Monday, recovering from an earlier dip to 1.3260. This modest rebound
As the UK prepares to mark VE Day, the Government has unveiled VALOUR—a nationwide support system aimed at improving access to essential care and services for veterans. Part of the

King Charles, alongside senior members of the royal family, is set to lead a series of commemorative events marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day—the day Nazi Germany
Uber is now allowing riders in most UK cities to pay for their trips with cash, expanding beyond its traditional card-only model. The option, currently unavailable in London while under review,

Eight men, including seven Iranian nationals, have been taken into custody following two separate counter-terrorism investigations carried out by UK police.
The UK government is set to issue a strong warning to businesses next week, urging them to treat cyber security as an “absolute priority” following recent cyberattacks on major retailers

Cycling in the City of London has soared by more than 50% between 2022 and 2024 — the biggest increase since records began in 1999, according to the City of London Corporation.
Luxury department store Harrods has confirmed it has been hit by a cyber attack, joining a growing list of major UK retailers dealing with similar incidents.

The UK’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has charged United Insurance Brokers Limited (UIBL) with failing to prevent international bribery.
Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party has made significant strides in England’s local elections, securing a dramatic by-election victory by just six votes—the narrowest margin in UK parliamentary

