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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... -
Gold pocket watch owned by Titanic couple could fetch £800,000 at auction
A gold pocket watch recovered from Isidor and Ida Straus — the elderly couple immortalised in the 1997 film Titanic — is expected to sell for at least £800,000 when it goes under the hammerRead More...

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Members of Parliament are set to vote on a "landmark" Tobacco and Vapes Bill aimed at addressing the increasing use of vapes among children and those under 18. The vote, scheduled for

Visitors to popular Welsh destinations, such as Tenby in Pembrokeshire, may face a nightly tourism tax starting in April 2027, subject to parliamentary approval. Under the proposed legislation,

London’s Mayor, Sadiq Khan, has introduced a bold initiative to create rent-controlled homes aimed at making housing more affordable for the city’s key workers. The proposed Key Worker

The UK faced widespread travel disruption on Monday as the aftermath of Storm Bert continued to wreak havoc, bringing severe flooding and claiming four lives over the weekend.

UK Unveils New Laboratory for AI Security Research at NATO Cyber Defence Conference

British workers face some of the highest job stress levels in Europe, grappling with long hours, tight deadlines, and limited autonomy—without corresponding productivity benefits, according to

The United States Air Force (USAF) has confirmed sightings of unidentified drones over three military airbases in Britain. These incidents occurred between Wednesday and Friday, involving

Storm Bert wreaked havoc across Britain and Ireland on Saturday, bringing snow, heavy rain, and powerful winds that left one person dead and caused widespread travel disruptions and

The Metropolitan Police dispatched multiple teams to Euston Station in central London after a suspicious package prompted a major security alert. The station, one of the busiest transport hubs
British home prices are set to grow faster than general inflation, while rental costs are expected to rise even more sharply. Despite these trends, affordability for first-time buyers is projected to

