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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... -
Gold pocket watch owned by Titanic couple could fetch £800,000 at auction
A gold pocket watch recovered from Isidor and Ida Straus — the elderly couple immortalised in the 1997 film Titanic — is expected to sell for at least £800,000 when it goes under the hammerRead More...

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According to property listing giant Rightmove, home sellers in the UK have maintained their optimism this year, pushing asking prices higher despite the impact of rising mortgage rates on

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is awarding £5.5 million to voluntary and community organisations to support customers who may need extra help with their tax affairs.

According to a report released on Monday, the increase in interest rates has caused over £2 trillion of wealth to vanish from British households in the past year. This decline in wealth is
Oxford University is facing severe backlash for its decision to cut down nearly 100 trees in a village without providing advanced warning to the local community. The university has been

Britain, with its inflation rate measured at 8.7% in May, the highest among developed economies, has sparked discussions about potential revisions to the Bank of England's (BoE) 2% inflation
A prominent Muslim billionaire, Asif Aziz, known as 'Mr West End' for his extensive property portfolio, is undertaking the construction of a grand mosque within London's entertainment district,

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan has today announced the launch of the first phase of the proposed Superloop as the four existing express services on the network will be renumbered over

London workers are more apprehensive about their prospects of securing a new job compared to individuals in other regions of England, indicating a sense of gloom about the economy's

London City Airport (LCY) has filed an appeal against the decision made by the local council to prevent the extension of operating hours on Saturdays. Newham Council, citing concerns over

McDonald's is set to reduce the price of two fan-favorite menu items tomorrow, but customers eager to take advantage of the deal need to act quickly.

