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Golden Globe 2026 nominations announced ahead of January ceremony
The nominations for the 83rd annual Golden Globe Awards were unveiled on Monday, setting the stage for the first major awards ceremony of the season on January 11.Read More... -
Mayor of London granted right to use historic GLC coat of arms
The Mayor of London has been officially granted permission to use the historic coat of arms once belonging to the former Greater London Council (GLC), following approval from the King.Read More... -
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...

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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.
UK Sport has announced a significant investment of £330 million ($418 million) in Olympic and Paralympic sports as part of its preparations for the 2028 Los Angeles Games, though funding for

The UK's competition watchdog has approved Carlsberg's $4.23 billion acquisition of soft drinks maker Britvic, stating on Tuesday that the deal would not require an in-depth investigation.

The government has secured a major deal to bring military housing back into public ownership, aiming to improve living conditions for Armed Forces families and save taxpayers billions over
The Met Office has projected that 2025 will likely rank as one of the three warmest years ever recorded, continuing the trend of rising global temperatures.
The UK government has given the green light to Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky's £5.3 billion ($6.69 billion) acquisition of International Distribution Services (IDS), the parent company of

Average asking prices for newly listed homes in the UK dropped by 1.7% in December, reflecting seasonal trends, according to property website Rightmove. Despite the decline, market activity
The UK government has reported the removal of nearly 13,500 migrants since the July general election, marking the highest number in a six-month period since 2019. Home Secretary

