
Culture
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UK music exports get £1.4m boost as 68 independent artists win global growth grants
Rising British music talent is set for a global push after 68 independent UK acts secured a combined £1.4 million in government-backed funding designed to grow international audiences, boostRead More... -
Emery Walker revealed: new exhibition explores the man behind the arts and crafts legend
A new exhibition opening this spring at Emery Walker’s House sets out to restore depth, warmth, and personality to one of Britain’s most influential yetRead More... -
London confirms St Patrick’s Day 2026 parade and Trafalgar Square festival
London will turn green once again next spring after the Mayor confirmed the capital’s St Patrick’s Day celebrations will take place on Sunday 15 March 2026, with aRead More... -
Masterpieces beyond the Museum: National Gallery brings life-size art to communities ccross the UK
World-famous paintings from the National Gallery are stepping out of Trafalgar Square and into everyday life, as part of a major touring project that will seeRead More... -
Award-winning Polish writer Mariusz Szczygieł brings ‘Not There’ essay collection on UK tour
Polish writer Mariusz Szczygieł, one of Central Europe’s most acclaimed literary reporters, will tour the UK later this month with a series of public events marking the English-language release...Read More... -
Professor Dame Carol Black GBE reappointed as Chair of the British Library for 2026–2027
The UK Secretary of State has confirmed the extension of Professor Dame Carol Black GBE as Chair of the British Library, continuing her leadership from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027.Read More... -
Climate, community and care: Soma Surovi Jannat’s landmark exhibition at the Ashmolean Museum
From spring through autumn 2026, the Ashmolean Museum presents 'Soma Surovi Jannat: Climate Culture Care', a powerful new exhibition that places climateRead More... -
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...

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Transport for London (TfL) says it is seeing a major revival of interest in the world-famous Knowledge of London, with applications to begin the training rising nearly 70 per cent over the
The UK government is facing calls to toughen its approach to antisemitism after unveiling a 14-page action plan that was met with a mixed reaction from Jewish leaders and campaigners.

Prince William and his eldest son, Prince George, took part in Christmas preparations at a London homelessness charity this week, helping staff cook lunch for people in need,
The UK government is widening its clampdown on rogue landlords following a successful pilot scheme designed to raise housing standards and safeguard public money.

A large public Hanukkah menorah in Muswell Hill, north London, has been vandalised, prompting a police investigation into what officers are treating as a religiously aggravated hate crime.

Britain’s push to dramatically increase the supply of new homes — a cornerstone election promise of Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government — is proving more challenging than ministers

The UK government has confirmed plans to introduce new legislation aimed at helping ordinary people secure financial backing to take on powerful organisations in court, following a period
Households across England will be required to use at least four separate bins for waste and recycling from March 2026, as part of a major national shake-up of rubbish collections.

The Royal Netherlands Navy has successfully downed waves of airborne and surface drones during a major live-fire trial off the Welsh coast, marking the first time a NATO ally has taken part in

London Councils has confirmed plans to install automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras across the capital to strengthen enforcement of the London Lorry Control Scheme (LLCS).

