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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... -
Between protestants and princes: the Kozirod family through time
The surname “Kozirod” belongs to the category of relatively rare surnames, which today are found only in a few countries around the world, including Poland, Germany, the USA, the UK,Read More... -
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...

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The UK is bracing for a major snowfall as the Met Office issues a yellow warning for a 250-mile wall of snow forecasted to hit on February 8 and 9. The cold air from the north is expected to

A people smuggler has been jailed for 2 years and 8 months after he spent 2 days at sea steering a yacht full of Albanian migrants, including a child, towards the UK.
Scotland's First Minister, Humza Yousaf, extends his thoughts and prayers to King Charles, expressing wishes for a swift recovery after the monarch's cancer diagnosis. Other political leaders,

The CEO of Scottish Water, Alex Plant, has cautioned that the 8.8% increase in water bills scheduled for April could be followed by additional hikes in the coming years. While emphasizing that
A longevity-focused think tank has proposed that the UK state pension age needs to increase by around four years to 70 or 71 by as early as 2040. The International Longevity Centre (ILC)
Zuber Issa, one of the billionaire Issa brothers, is reportedly seeking to offload his 22.5% stake in the supermarket Asda as he looks to shift focus back to their original business of running

The UK has surpassed a significant milestone with over 1 million pure battery electric cars sold, showcasing the nation's rapid shift toward clean transportation. Data from the Society of Motor
His Majesty King Charles has given the green light to an extravagant venture on the historic Sandringham Estate, as plans for a luxury glamping site have received royal approval.

Principality Building Society's recent data indicates a year-on-year drop in the average house price in Wales to £234,086 by the end of 2023 due to ongoing economic challenges.

The official figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveal a lower unemployment rate than initially reported for the three months leading up to November, standing at 3.9% instead

