Culture
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Cheers to change: cutting red tape could bring more food, music and fun to your local
The Government is kicking off a fast-track review to scrap outdated licensing rules that have been holding back pubs, bars, and community events — and they want to hear directly from theRead More... -
£20 million boost to keep local museums open and thriving
Millions of people across England will continue to enjoy their local museums thanks to a new £20 million government investment.Read More... -
Robbie Williams’ Istanbul concert canceled over safety concerns
British pop star Robbie Williams announced that his upcoming concert in Istanbul has been canceled after local authorities decided to call off the show due to safety concerns.Read More... -
Aloha London: British Museum honors the Hawaiian Kingdom’s journey across cceans
Two hundred years after Hawaiian royalty first set foot in London, their story will be brought to life in a new British Museum exhibition titled “Hawai‘i: A Kingdom Crossing Oceans”.Read More... -
Chained Bibles and tiny dictionaries: 600 years of the Guildhall Library
Six centuries ago, Richard “Dick” Whittington – yes, the very one from the folk tale – left money in his will to set up a library in London. Today, that library is celebrating its 600th birthday...Read More... -
World’s First Youth Culture Museum to open in Camden, London
London is set to welcome the world’s first museum dedicated solely to youth culture this December, based in Camden at the St. Pancras Campus on Georgiana Street. The Museum of YouthRead More... -
YouTube creators added £2.2bn to the UK economy in 2024
YouTube creators pumped an impressive £2.2bn into the UK economy last year, supporting around 45,000 jobs, according to new research from Oxford Economics.Read More... -
Royal visit celebrates the reopening of Lloyd’s Register’s historic London headquarters
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has officially reopened the newly refurbished Lloyd’s Register headquarters in central London—a building steeped in maritime history that is now lookingRead More... -
National Library of Brazil and British Library announce new partnership
The National Library of Brazil (FBN) in Rio and the British Library (BL) in London just signed a partnership to team up on research projects, public engagement, and knowledge-sharing aboutRead More... -
Martin Jennings chosen to sculpt national memorial of Queen Elizabeth II
Renowned British sculptor Martin Jennings has been chosen to create the statue of Queen Elizabeth II that will form the centrepiece of the UK’s national memorial in St James’s Park.Read More... -
British Library to celebrate Agatha Christie with landmark 2026 exhibition
The British Library has just announced something pretty exciting: in October 2026, it’s opening a major exhibition dedicated to the Queen of Crime herself, Agatha Christie.Read More...
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London has reclaimed its position as the world's most expensive city to build in, surpassing Geneva after briefly losing the title last year.
The policing minister has voiced his deep concern following an incident where a Metropolitan Police officer referred to an antisemitism campaigner as "openly Jewish" during a pro-Palestine
After facing widespread criticism, the Welsh government has announced revisions to its £34 million default 20mph policy, with some roads set to revert back to a 30mph speed limit.
At 88 years old, the Duke of Kent continues to diligently fulfill his royal obligations, despite receiving little public attention or media coverage. Serving as a representative of The King, he
Authorities in Lincolnshire have made significant headway in their battle against drug-related crime after uncovering a large-scale cannabis operation near Spalding.
House prices in London have consistently underperformed those in the rest of the UK over the past eight years due to a combination of factors including exorbitant property costs,
In a significant address today, the Prime Minister revealed a far-reaching set of reforms aimed at placing work at the forefront of welfare policies, aligning with his vision to empower individuals
The latest iteration of the British Army's formidable tank, the Challenger 3, has completed production in Telford, marking a significant advancement in the nation's military capabilities.
Peter Murrell, the husband of former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, has been re-arrested in connection with the ongoing investigation into the Scottish National Party's finances.
The Scottish Government is preparing to unveil its strategy for addressing the climate crisis following a report indicating that Scotland may not meet its target of reducing emissions by 75%