
Culture
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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... -
Golden Globe 2026 nominations announced ahead of January ceremony
The nominations for the 83rd annual Golden Globe Awards were unveiled on Monday, setting the stage for the first major awards ceremony of the season on January 11.Read More... -
Mayor of London granted right to use historic GLC coat of arms
The Mayor of London has been officially granted permission to use the historic coat of arms once belonging to the former Greater London Council (GLC), following approval from the King.Read More... -
Who will shape the National Gallery’s tomorrow? Architects shortlisted for landmark expansion
The National Gallery has announced a shortlist of six architectural teams competing to design a major new wing as part of its ambitious £750 million Project DomaniRead More... -
National Gallery unveils ambitious exhibition programme for 2026
The National Gallery has announced a landmark line-up of exhibitions for 2026, spanning five centuries of European art and bringing together rare loans, first-ever UK presentations, and iconicRead More...

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Police are asking the public to help identify 11 people they want to speak to after violence broke out during Tommy Robinson’s “Unite the Kingdom” march in London over the weekend.
Two men once accused of being Chinese spies have had all charges against them dropped, sparking relief for the defendants but anger and frustration within the UK government.
Conservative MP Danny Kruger has announced he’s leaving the Conservative Party and joining Reform UK.
Aldi is doubling down on its presence in the UK. The discount supermarket chain announced it will invest £1.6 billion ($2.2 billion) over the next two years to speed up store openings—even
The UK government has unveiled more than £1.1 billion in new investment to cut shipping emissions and boost jobs in coastal towns.
Average UK house prices nudged up slightly this month, reaching £370,257, but they’re still a fraction lower than they were a year ago — the first annual drop since early 2024, according
Sainsbury’s has confirmed that it’s in discussions with JD.com, one of China’s largest retailers, about a potential sale of Argos. The announcement follows

The United Kingdom and the United States are set to sign a multibillion-dollar technology agreement during President Donald Trump’s upcoming visit to Britain, according to the British Embassy
A man has been charged after a string of disturbing incidents targeting synagogues in north-west London.
More than 100,000 people poured into central London today for a huge rally led by far-right activist Tommy Robinson. The event, branded “Unite the Kingdom,” drew massive crowds waving

