
Culture
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London Zoo’s giraffes take centre stage in New London Underground poster celebrating 200 years of ZSL
London Zoo’s iconic giraffes have stepped into the spotlight with the launch of a striking new London Underground poster, marking the start of ZSL’s 200th anniversaryRead More... -
Rare 18th-century ‘Shock Dog’ sculpture by Anne Damer faces possible export from the UK
A rare 18th-century terracotta sculpture of a dog by pioneering British artist Anne Seymour Damer has been placed under a temporary export bar, amid concerns it could leave the UK unless aRead More... -
Astronomers Take Over: hands-on space gallery and live Planetarium shows launch at the National Maritime Museum
A new space adventure is landing in Greenwich. ‘Astronomers Take Over’, a playful, hands-on gallery led by real astronomers, opens at the National Maritime MuseumRead More... -
UK Prime Minister champions British theatre’s growing success in China during Shanghai visit
The Prime Minister has highlighted the growing global influence of British theatre during a visit to Shanghai, underlining how the UK’s creative industries are driving economic growth andRead More... -
King Charles and Queen Camilla host green carpet premiere at Windsor Castle for new Amazon prime film
King Charles, with Queen Camilla by his side, opened the doors of the longest-occupied castle in Europe for a sparkling evening at Windsor Castle, marking the premiere of ‘Finding Harmony –Read More... -
Karen Newman appointed to sculpt Queen Elizabeth II for National Memorial in St James’s Park
Renowned British sculptor Karen Newman MRSS has been appointed to create a new sculpture of Queen Elizabeth II as part of the UK’s national memorial to the late Monarch, the QueenRead More... -
UK government unveils £1.5bn culture investment to save 1,000 local venues and restore national pride
The government has announced a landmark £1.5 billion investment in arts, culture and heritage, pledging to safeguard more than 1,000 local venues across England and reverse years ofRead More... -
Museum of Oxford reveals 2026 programme focused on community stories, talks and events
The Museum of Oxford has unveiled its 2026 programme, setting out a year of talks, tours and hands-on events that place local people and shared histories firmly centre stage. The newRead More... -
£9m Claude Lorrain masterpiece faces possible export as UK scrambles to keep Baroque treasure
A Baroque landscape masterpiece valued at £9 million has been placed under a temporary export ban, giving UK institutions a final opportunity to keep the work in the country.Read More... -
Welsh towns invited to compete for first-ever UK Town of Culture title
Could a Welsh town become the very first UK Town of Culture? Communities across Wales are being invited to step into the national spotlight as the UK launches its inaugural Town of CultureRead More... -
In Bloom: How plants shaped Britain and the modern world
Plants surround us every day – in our gardens, our homes and even in our cups of tea – yet few of us stop to consider the extraordinary journeys they have taken to get here.Read More... -
UK launches first town of culture competition to revive local pride and boost economic growth
The government has officially launched the UK’s first-ever Town of Culture competition, marking a major new push to restore pride in communities and drive cultural-led economic growthRead More... -
Government announces academy trust inspections to strengthen school accountability
New academy trust inspections to boost transparency for parents and strengthen outcomes for childrenRead More...

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New car sales in the UK slipped by around 2% in August compared to the same month last year, according to early figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

Transport for London (TfL) has apologised after hundreds of passengers were left stuck inside a broken-down Jubilee line train for three hours during Monday evening’s rush hour.
A woman from Ashton has been ordered to pay almost £500 after household waste linked to her property was dumped next to a street bin on her own road.

Centrica has announced that two of the UK’s nuclear power stations—Heysham 1 in Lancashire and Hartlepool in Teesside—will keep generating electricity until March 2028, a year longer than

The UK government’s cost of borrowing has just hit its highest level since 1998, turning up the heat on Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of her first big Budget later this year.

New Green Party leader: Zack Polanski has won by a landslide, beating Adrian Ramsay & Ellie Chowns.
Security officers at the Palace of Westminster – the people who help keep Britain’s parliament safe – are planning to walk out this month in protest over pay and working conditions.

The UK government is backing 26 pioneering rail projects with £5 million in funding to make train travel safer, smoother, and more reliable for passengers.

The UK housing market took a small step back in August, with average house prices slipping by 0.1% compared with July, according to Nationwide. This comes after a modest 0.5% rise

Trading standards officers in Moray have confiscated more than 100 counterfeit Labubu dolls from shops in Elgin town centre, warning that the knock-off toys could put children at risk.

