
Culture
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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... -
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...

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Mortgage rates are soaring to levels not seen since Liz Truss's mini-Budget debacle last year, and Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has issued a warning of more challenges ahead.

Prince William, focusing on environmental and farming initiatives, made an appearance in one of his father's duchies on Monday, July 10th. The Prince of Wales visited the nursery within the

Expedia has unveiled the top ten European destinations that British travelers are most eager to visit this summer, with Mallorca claiming the number one spot. The rankings were determined
Barclays has emerged triumphant in an appeal that could potentially limit the ability of victims of authorized push payment (APP) fraud to seek compensation from their banks. The Supreme

Those that pollute the environment will face unlimited penalties under new legislation announced today by the government (Wednesday 12 July).

On July 11, Ryanair announced its resignation from the UK Aviation Council, an industry group established by the British government to assist in implementing the country's aviation strategy.

On July 11, the UK government responded to the decision made by Microsoft and the country's anti-trust regulator, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), to temporarily halt litigation

The renowned Blenheim Palace is set to undergo its most significant garden renovation in over a century, according to the head gardener, Andy Mills. Over the next ten years, Mills plans to

This new act brings together vital new measures to protect the British public, modernise counter-espionage laws and address the evolving threat to our national security.

Beetle larvae identified in a field in Kent was today (Tuesday 11 July) confirmed by Defra and the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) as Colorado potato beetle (Leptinotarsa

