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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... -
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...

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The government’s announced a big shake-up in how criminals are punished. From now on, judges will have more power to ban offenders from things like pubs, concerts, football matches and
The British government has pushed back its decision on whether to approve China’s proposed new embassy in London after Beijing declined to fully explain why parts of its blueprints were

Nigel Farage is doubling down on his tough stance against small boat crossings, saying Reform UK would push through mass deportations if they were in power.
Good news for families looking for affordable adventures – you can still reach some of the UK’s top attractions for no more than £3 a bus journey, thanks to the government’s extended

London Underground workers are preparing to stage seven days of strike action next month in a row over pay and working conditions.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under fresh fire over immigration after new figures revealed asylum claims in the UK have reached record highs. The data shows a sharp rise in the

New figures show the number of asylum seekers housed in UK hotels has gone up by 8% since Labour took office a year ago.
WH Smith has been hit hard after discovering a major accounting mistake in its North American business, forcing the retailer to slash its profit forecast and sending its shares crashing by more

Marks & Spencer is making a big move to grow its food business. The British retailer announced it will spend £340 million (around $457 million) on a huge new robotic warehouse in Daventry,
Thousands of Airbus employees in the UK are preparing to walk off the job for 10 days next month, demanding better pay in the face of rising living costs. The strike action, announced by the

