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Lady Mayor hosts landmark Mansion House dinner celebrating women leaders and future trailblazers in the UK
In a historic first for Mansion House, the official residence of the City of London’s Lord Mayor, a special dinner was held to honour the achievements of women leaders across the UK and theRead More... -
Natural History Museum becomes UK’s most visited attraction in 2025, surpassing British Museum
London’s Natural History Museum has claimed the spot as the United Kingdom’s most popular tourist attraction in 2025, drawing a record-breaking 7.1 million visitors over the year.Read More... -
IWM acquires Dame Vera Lynn’s wartime archive: 600 letters reveal untold stories of love and loss
The Imperial War Museums (IWM) has secured a remarkable piece of British history with the acquisition of the complete Second World War archive of Dame Vera Lynn — the belovedRead More... -
UK City of Culture 2029: nine destinations shortlisted as cultural race heats up
Nine destinations across the UK have been officially longlisted in the race to become the UK City of Culture for 2029, marking the next phase of one of the country’s most influential culturalRead More... -
Paris museum unveils enchanting “Unicorns!” exhibition exploring myth across cultures
The Musée National du Moyen Âge, also known as the Musée de Cluny, is inviting visitors into a world where myth meets history with its captivating exhibition, “Unicorns!”. The show delvesRead More... -
Queen Mary academics spotlighted in global exhibition examining AI’s power and human agency
Researchers from Queen Mary University of London are among the contributors to a major international exhibition exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping the balance betweenRead More... -
Courtauld Gallery unveils first exhibition dedicated to Georges Seurat’s seascapes
London’s Courtauld Gallery is set to shine a new light on the work of French master Georges Seurat with the opening of a landmark exhibition devoted entirely to his seascapes. Running fromRead More... -
New book on Prince Harry branded a ‘deranged conspiracy’ by his spokesperson
A newly released biography about Prince Harry has sparked controversy after the Duke of Sussex’s spokesperson dismissed its claims as a “deranged conspiracy,” intensifying the ongoingRead More... -
Ireland and UK launch €5 million cultural partnership funding 12 major arts projects through 2030
Ireland and the United Kingdom have unveiled a major new cultural investment, committing €5 million to a dozen collaborative arts and heritage projects that will run through 2030.Read More... -
UK ministers host major interfaith Ramadan iftar at Lancaster House celebrating British muslim contributions
More than 180 guests from across the United Kingdom gathered at Lancaster House in London for a major community iftar hosted by government ministers, celebrating the contributions ofRead More... -
Ashmolean Museum returns 16th-century bronze icon to India
A 16th-century bronze statue that once stood in a temple in southern India has been returned by the Ashmolean Museum at the University of Oxford, marking the end of a years-longRead More... -
Prime Minister reappoints Stephen Belcher and Tim Dugher as Science Museum Group Trustees until 2030
The UK Prime Minister has confirmed the reappointment of Professor Stephen Belcher CBE and Tim Dugher as Trustees of the Science Museum Group for a further four-year term. Their newRead More... -
British Library Business & IP Centre celebrates 20 years of supporting UK start-ups
The British Library is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its Business & IP Centre (BIPC) with a special event designed to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs.Read More...

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Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney has said a majority victory for the Scottish National Party (SNP) in May’s Holyrood elections would trigger a renewed push for Scottish independence, a

A 20-year-old woman has been arrested in south London as part of an ongoing counter-terrorism investigation into suspected online activity linked to the extremist group Daesh.
The Prime Minister welcomed United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres to Downing Street on 16 January 2026, reaffirming the United Kingdom’s strong and enduring commitment to

The government has announced a major push to modernise public services with the launch of CustomerFirst, a new specialist unit designed to cut delays, reduce bureaucracy and improve the
A vital piece of infrastructure that helps keep one of West Sussex’s most important wildlife habitats alive is set to be restored early next year.
The UK Foreign Office has issued an urgent travel advisory for British nationals planning trips to 16 countries, citing “serious concerns” over escalating regional tensions. Holidaymakers are

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has announced plans to increase council tax to help fund neighbourhood policing, crack down on mobile phone theft and build on recent progress in cutting serious
Spanish technology firm Indra has secured a major long-term contract with Transport for London (TfL) to operate and maintain the capital’s ticketing and control systems, in a deal valued at up

The British Army’s cyber specialists are set to move into a new, purpose-built home after the Ministry of Defence confirmed a £279 million investment to redevelop Duke of Gloucester Barracks
Plans for a major new settlement in Wychavon have taken a significant step forward after two outline planning applications were formally validated by Wychavon District Council.

