
Culture
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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... -
British High Commission hosts Caledonian Ball in Lahore to celebrate growing Scotland–Pakistan partnership
The British High Commission brought a touch of Scotland to Lahore this week as it hosted the Caledonian Ball at the historic Sir Ganga Ram Residence, celebratingRead More... -
300-year-old Rysbrack Marble putti blocked from export as UK scrambles to save national treasure
A three-century-old marble sculpture by renowned eighteenth-century sculptor Michael Rysbrack has been placed under a temporary UK export ban, giving BritishRead More... -
Inside ICG PR: how an international PR agency shapes reputation for luxury, fashion, and cultural brands
Interview: the co-founder of Iris Consulting Group Iryna Kotlyarevska on building global visibility with cultural intelligenceRead More... -
London Zoo’s giraffes take centre stage in New London Underground poster celebrating 200 years of ZSL
London Zoo’s iconic giraffes have stepped into the spotlight with the launch of a striking new London Underground poster, marking the start of ZSL’s 200th anniversaryRead More... -
Rare 18th-century ‘Shock Dog’ sculpture by Anne Damer faces possible export from the UK
A rare 18th-century terracotta sculpture of a dog by pioneering British artist Anne Seymour Damer has been placed under a temporary export bar, amid concerns it could leave the UK unless aRead More... -
Astronomers Take Over: hands-on space gallery and live Planetarium shows launch at the National Maritime Museum
A new space adventure is landing in Greenwich. ‘Astronomers Take Over’, a playful, hands-on gallery led by real astronomers, opens at the National Maritime MuseumRead More... -
UK Prime Minister champions British theatre’s growing success in China during Shanghai visit
The Prime Minister has highlighted the growing global influence of British theatre during a visit to Shanghai, underlining how the UK’s creative industries are driving economic growth andRead More... -
King Charles and Queen Camilla host green carpet premiere at Windsor Castle for new Amazon prime film
King Charles, with Queen Camilla by his side, opened the doors of the longest-occupied castle in Europe for a sparkling evening at Windsor Castle, marking the premiere of ‘Finding Harmony –Read More... -
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...

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The UK is preparing for a significant digital transformation of driving licences, allowing them to be stored and accessed via a mobile app. This modernisation effort is expected to be rolled

One of Parliament's bars will remain closed on Monday to undergo a security and safety review after reports of a drink spiking incident involving a woman.

On Friday, U.S. private equity firm TPG and Russian state-owned entities Rosatom and Transneft secured a legal victory as the UK’s High Court dismissed a $14 billion lawsuit filed by jailed
The Israeli tourism sector celebrated a significant milestone on Wednesday morning as Wizz Air resumed its London to Tel Aviv route, with the 7:25 am flight from London Luton marking a

The UK government is set to inject £60 million into creative industries, marking the initial phase of its Sector Plan designed to foster growth and innovation in this vital sector of the economy.
The government has unveiled new measures aimed at reducing taxpayer funding for the migration and borders system. Announced today (16 January), the proposed changes outline increased

Border Force has achieved its highest-ever number of illegal drug seizures, preventing dangerous substances from reaching communities across the UK.
Prince William, the Prince of Wales, has postponed his planned visit to the Wattisham regiments in Suffolk today due to unfavorable weather conditions. The 42-year-old royal, who serves as

Homes England and Invest & Fund, a leading development finance platform, have announced the expansion of their Lending Alliance to further support small and medium-sized enterprise
The UK’s economy grew slightly in November, marking the first increase in three months, but the growth fell short of expectations.

