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Who will shape the National Gallery’s tomorrow? Architects shortlisted for landmark expansion
The National Gallery has announced a shortlist of six architectural teams competing to design a major new wing as part of its ambitious £750 million Project DomaniRead More... -
National Gallery unveils ambitious exhibition programme for 2026
The National Gallery has announced a landmark line-up of exhibitions for 2026, spanning five centuries of European art and bringing together rare loans, first-ever UK presentations, and iconicRead More... -
OUP India launches 100 libraries for underprivileged children across Uttar Pradesh
Oxford University Press (OUP) India has partnered with the National Book Trust (NBT) to establish 100 libraries for underprivileged children across Anganwadi centres inRead More... -
Children’s author Iryna Kotlyarevska: “Stories born from family evenings”
Iryna Kotlyarevska is a name increasingly found on the shelves of family libraries. A mother of four, a Bachelor of Philosophy, a Master of Political Science, and the creator of the worlds ofRead More... -
Ashmolean Museum passes one million visitors for first time since 2008
The Ashmolean Museum in Oxford has recorded more than one million visitors in a single year, the first time it has reached the milestone in 16 years, the institutionRead More... -
Writer’s Award 2026 honours Jacqueline Crooks and Vanessa Londoño
Jacqueline Crooks and Vanessa Londoño have been named the 2026 recipients of the Eccles Institute and Hay Festival Global Writer’s Award. The announcement was made Monday evening atRead More... -
At Britain’s first plant-based Michelin-Star restaurant, most diners aren’t vegan
At Plates, the first fully plant-based restaurant in Britain to earn a Michelin star, the dining room is full most nights — yet the vast majority of guests aren’t vegan.Read More... -
Sally Rooney warns UK readers may lose access to her books amid Palestine Action ban
Irish novelist Sally Rooney has told the High Court she may be forced to halt publication of her books in the UK — and potentially withdraw existing titles —Read More... -
Cambridge Dictionary reveals ‘Parasocial’ as Word of the Year 2025
Cambridge Dictionary has selected “parasocial” as its Word of the Year for 2025, highlighting the growing public fascination with one-sided relationshipsRead More... -
‘Banksy’s ‘Girl with Balloon’ was stolen from my gallery – London is not safe for art’
The head of a central London gallery says he has abandoned his Fitzrovia exhibition space after a £270,000 Banksy print was stolen in a brazen smash-and-grab raid.Read More... -
London Art Fair to return in January 2026 with expanded global line-up
The London Art Fair will return to the capital from 21–25 January 2026, marking its 38th edition with an expanded roster of Modern and Contemporary galleries from the UK and abroad.Read More...

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Britain’s water regulator, Ofwat, has approved an average water bill increase of 36% over the next five years, aiming to fund a major overhaul of the nation’s ailing water infrastructure.
The average rent for residential properties in England surged at the fastest annual rate on record, according to official data released on Wednesday, which also highlighted a rise in house
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer reaffirmed on Wednesday that his Labour government intends to increase defence spending to 2.5% of the country's gross domestic product (GDP).
In a groundbreaking move, councils across England will receive nearly £1 billion in funding next year to tackle, reduce, and prevent homelessness. This historic investment is part of the

Inflation in the United Kingdom surged to an eight-month high in November, according to official data released on Wednesday. While the Bank of England (BoE) took some solace in the

The Home Secretary has unveiled a comprehensive package of measures aimed at protecting the public and young people from the growing threat of youth radicalisation.

King Charles III will attend a solemn ceremony at the Auschwitz concentration camp on January 27, marking the 80th anniversary of its liberation. The monarch’s visit will be part of an

Britain's shift towards renewable energy has reached an impressive milestone, with wind power setting new records and dominating the country's electricity mix.
A new report from the Environment Agency (EA) has revealed that one in four properties in England will be at risk of flooding by 2050 as the impacts of climate change intensify.

Former Home Secretary succeeds Stephen Crabb, emphasizing the importance of supporting Israel amid current challenges.

