
Culture
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Government announces academy trust inspections to strengthen school accountability
New academy trust inspections to boost transparency for parents and strengthen outcomes for childrenRead More... -
Cumbrian animated flood film scoops international science award
A short animated film featuring a red squirrel from Cumbria has won an international education award, shining a global spotlight on how trees can help tackle floodingRead More... -
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...

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Home Secretary James Cleverly issued an apology for an ill-judged "ironic joke" made about spiking his wife's drink during a Downing Street gathering.
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has expanded his pan-London Night Transport Outreach team to help more people sleeping rough on the TfL network get the help they need.

Amidst the flurry of festive engagements, the Duchess of Edinburgh recently embraced the holiday spirit by joining Ukrainian refugees in their Christmas celebrations.

The Metropolitan Police has arrested a man on suspicion of theft and criminal damage in connection to the removal of a street sign featuring artwork by Banksy, the elusive artist.

As the Christmas rush kicks in, millions of travelers have hit the roads and railways, marking one of the busiest travel periods of the year in the UK.
As the winter solstice marks the shortest day and the longest night of the year, crowds flocked to Stonehenge in Wiltshire to witness the sunrise.

The Home Office has scaled back plans to raise the required salary for bringing family members to the UK to £38,700 next spring, retracting the increase from the current £18,600 announced

King Charles welcomed members of the Royal Family for a festive lunch at Windsor Castle, marking a precursor to their annual Sandringham celebrations in Norfolk.

Government borrowing exceeded forecasts in November, according to the latest official data, despite a slight decrease from the previous year. November's borrowing reached £14.3 billion,

London continues to outperform the rest of the UK in cutting energy use, driving down carbon emissions and supporting investment in green technologies from new developments through the

