
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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Authorities in the United Kingdom have uncovered more than 160 unexploded practice bombs from World War II beneath a children's playground, revealing a much larger issue than

The United Kingdom experienced its second highest year on record for antisemitic incidents in 2024, with more than 3,500 cases documented, highlighting persistent hostility toward Jewish
Heathrow Airport is set to submit its long-anticipated third runway proposal to the government this summer, reaffirming its commitment to using UK steel and driving economic growth.

The UK is experiencing an icy blast due to a ‘Scandinavian high’ weather system, sending temperatures plunging and bringing snow to parts of the country.

The Church of England is set to take its first major step toward making its safeguarding system independent from the institution, aiming to rebuild trust following multiple failures in handling

British employers are the most likely among major European countries to include salary details in job advertisements, with 71% doing so compared to just 16% in Germany, according to
Downing Street has confirmed that there are no plans to phase out 1p and 2p coins in the UK, despite former U.S. President Donald Trump announcing an end to the production of

The UK government has significantly intensified its immigration enforcement efforts, leading to the removal of nearly 19,000 foreign criminals and individuals without legal status
King Charles III has officially granted the title of "His Highness" to Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan, following his recent accession as the 50th hereditary Imam of the Shi’a Ismaili

London's stock market began the week on a strong note, buoyed by gains in energy and precious metal mining stocks. The benchmark index climbed as investors braced for a packed schedule

