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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... -
Barbican to host Liam Young’s first UK solo exhibition in 2026
The Barbican has announced ‘In Other Worlds’, the first UK solo exhibition by artist, director and BAFTA-nominated producer Liam Young. Opening May 2026, the immersive show will exploreRead More... -
The Manchester Museum displays thousands of African artefacts it knows little about
A museum in northwest England has unveiled a new gallery showcasing thousands of African artefacts, many of which the institution admits it knows very little about. The exhibition aims toRead More... -
Captain John Narbrough’s journal faces export ban amid fears it could leave the UK
A rare 17th-century manuscript journal documenting Captain John Narbrough’s secret expedition to Spanish America and the Pacific has been placed under a temporary export ban, giving UKRead More... -
Earliest evidence of human fire-making unearthed in Suffolk
A team led by the British Museum has uncovered what is now the earliest known evidence of humans deliberately making fire—dating back around 400,000 years—at a site in Barnham,Read More... -
Rothschild 15th-century prayer book set to fetch up to $7 million at Sotheby’s auction
Ultra-rare 15th-century mahzor features vivid medieval illustrationsRead More... -
Ray Winstone honoured with Freedom of the City of London
Ray Winstone, one of the UK’s most celebrated ‘hard man’ actors, has been awarded the Freedom of the City of London in recognition of his extensive charitable and fundraising work.Read More... -
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...

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London Councils is calling on the government to fast-track new regulations to curb the growing sale of unsafe e-bikes, uncertified lithium-ion batteries and illegal conversion kits, warning that
The UK government is expected to approve China’s proposal to build a vast new embassy complex in central London, despite mounting political controversy and security fears.
The UK’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has launched an investigation into the collapse of a $28 million cryptocurrency venture, urging affected investors to come forward after officers arrested

Greater Manchester leaders have announced a £1bn development programme featuring 30 projects designed to stimulate economic growth across all 10 boroughs of the city region.

Morrisons has made 1,700 workers redundant across the UK following the sale of its newspaper home-delivery operation, a service it inherited after acquiring McColl’s Retail Group in 2022.

The soaring number of children and young people identified with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) is placing unprecedented pressure on local authorities, London Councils has
UK inflation cooled to 3.6% in October, offering a modest boost to the government ahead of next week’s budget but leaving the Bank of England wary as it weighs the timing of future
Britain’s defence minister, John Healey, warned on Wednesday that the UK is ready to respond with “military options” if the Russian intelligence-gathering ship Yantar poses a danger, after the

