
Culture
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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... -
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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The UK government has announced plans to simplify investment security regulations under the National Security and Investment (NSI) Act 2021, aiming to reduce unnecessary red tape for
A 32-year-old woman has been arrested following reports of antisemitic abuse and assaults at a café on Baker Street in central London.
The UK government announced on Monday that it will launch a new review into the state pension age—a critical element influencing the country’s public finances—while also re-evaluating how

As of 20 July 2025, all c2c rail services have officially transitioned to public ownership and are now operated by DfT Operator Ltd (DFTO).
The UK housing market saw a significant dip in asking prices this July, with newly listed homes experiencing their largest monthly fall for the time of year in over two decades, according to
London Stansted Airport is preparing for its busiest summer ever, with an estimated 4.4 million passengers expected to travel through the terminal over the six-week school holiday period.
A newly released report has found a troubling rise in antisemitism across major UK institutions, revealing widespread failures to protect Jewish individuals from discrimination. The review

The UK Government has formally accused Russian military intelligence of deploying a sophisticated cyber espionage tool targeting email accounts. The malware, named AUTHENTIC ANTICS,

London’s Metropolitan Police arrested 55 people outside the UK Parliament on Saturday during a protest supporting Palestine Action, a group recently outlawed under anti-terrorism laws.
UK Export Finance (UKEF) delivered a record £14.5 billion in new support last year, backing over 667 UK businesses and helping to sustain up to 70,000 jobs, according

