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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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Sadiq Khan, embarking on an unparalleled third term as the Mayor of London, is determined to forge a metropolis that is fairer, safer, and greener, catering to the needs of all its diverse

A motorist left traumatized after being ordered to stop on a motorway by a man impersonating a police officer has been informed that there will be no criminal investigation,
Following John Swinney's election as the new leader of the SNP, Humza Yousaf has submitted his resignation letter to King Charles, marking the end of his tenure as Scotland's first minister.

Heineken's pub division in the UK, Star Pubs, has unveiled plans to breathe new life into 62 pubs across the country, coinciding with a significant job creation effort.

The UK government suspects China's involvement in a recent hack targeting the armed forces payroll system, according to BBC sources. Defence Secretary Grant Shapps is expected to

The King has granted special permission for Princess Anne and the Duke of Kent to host Garden Parties in the grounds of Buckingham Palace.

252 Recipients Announced in The King’s Awards for Enterprise - the UK’s Most Prestigious Business Awards. Five Businesses Recognized in Two Categories This Year.

Two-thirds of UK adults are unaware of the new EU biometric border controls set to be enforced for British holidaymakers from October this year, a survey reveals.
New legislation to ensure privacy and dignity: separate single-sex toilets in non-domestic buildings
The government is set to introduce new legislation aimed at addressing concerns regarding safety, privacy, and dignity in non-domestic buildings by requiring separate single-sex toilet facilities.

John Swinney is poised to take the helm of the SNP uncontested as his main rival abruptly withdraws from the leadership race at the eleventh hour.

