
Culture
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Government announces academy trust inspections to strengthen school accountability
New academy trust inspections to boost transparency for parents and strengthen outcomes for childrenRead More... -
Cumbrian animated flood film scoops international science award
A short animated film featuring a red squirrel from Cumbria has won an international education award, shining a global spotlight on how trees can help tackle floodingRead More... -
Inside an immersive Guildhall Art Gallery exhibition inspired by the London Tube
The sensory world of the London Tube is brought vividly to life in a new immersive exhibition at Guildhall Art Gallery, uniting painter Jock McFadyen RA with musicianRead More... -
Researchers uncover ‘lost geometric code’ embedded in Oxford and Britain’s historic buildings
Researchers say they have uncovered a long-forgotten geometric code woven into some of Britain’s most famous historic buildings, including landmarks in Oxford.Read More... -
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...

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John Lewis, the retailer facing challenges on the high street, is moving forward with its transition into residential property by submitting initial planning applications for new "build-to-rent"

Heathrow Airport has concluded its extensive search for a new chief executive to replace John Holland-Kaye, with Thomas Woldbye, the current CEO of Copenhagen Airport, set to take on the
In a setback to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's efforts to curb migrant crossings in small boats across the English Channel, the Court of Appeal declared on Thursday that the British government's

The UK economy experienced a sluggish start to 2023, weighed down by inflation that eroded households' disposable income, according to official figures released on Friday. Economists predict

A committee of British lawmakers has criticized allies of former Prime Minister Boris Johnson in Parliament for attempting to impede their investigation into his alleged lies about rule-breaking

A Conservative MP, Danny Kruger, has come forward to defend the use of the term "cultural Marxism" after Labour's Chris Bryant claimed it is generally regarded as an antisemitic conspiracy

Lord Zac Goldsmith, a Foreign Office minister, has announced his resignation, citing the government's lack of concern for environmental issues. This comes just a day after Goldsmith was

High Hedley Hope Farm Limited and its farm manager Cyrus Armstrong, 58, appeared at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates’ Court on Monday 19 June where they pleaded guilty to a number of

According to a recent study tracking the impact of the cost-of-living crisis, nearly 2.5 million households in the UK are classified as being at "high risk" of financial vulnerability or other
London equities experienced a decline on Thursday as investors adopted a cautious approach following indications from top central bankers that further interest rate hikes may be necessary.

