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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 online share of the grocery market in the UK experienced a decline in June as soaring temperatures enticed shoppers to visit physical stores for beverages and refreshments, according to

The one-off payment, issued by the Department for Work and Pensions, will help disabled people with the extra costs they face.
The UK’s best and brightest science and technology minds, including former astronaut Tim Peake and McLaren founder Ron Dennis, met today at the inaugural Department for Science,

The Scottish National Party (SNP) has faced criticism for utilizing the limited time remaining before the Scottish Parliament goes on a two-month summer holiday to discuss its plan for Scottish
Launch of Breathe Cities boosts London Climate Action Week with Bloomberg Philanthropies committing $30 million to turbocharge cities to reduce air pollution, cut carbon emissions, and

The Environment Agency has urged anglers to report catches or sightings of invasive Pacific pink salmon, which are expected to appear in UK waters this year.

A loan provided by the Government to Cardiff-based Celsa Steel which secured 1,800 jobs has now been repaid in full and delivered a significant additional payment for taxpayers, Business and

In a memo obtained by Reuters, HSBC, Europe's largest bank, has announced its intention to depart from its longstanding headquarters in Canary Wharf, East London, in favor of a smaller

London stocks experienced a downturn today, with defence companies facing a decline following an unsuccessful mutiny attempt in Russia. However, there was positive news for Aston Martin
Events are being held across the United Kingdom to celebrate Armed Forces Day today, highlighting the work that the UK Armed Forces do in keeping the people of the United Kingdom safe.

