
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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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
Reckitt Benckiser has struck a deal valued at up to $4.8 billion (£3.6 billion) to sell a majority share of its household cleaning division, which includes brands like Cillit Bang and Calgon.

After years of lagging behind its European peers, Britain’s stock market is starting to shine again—drawing renewed interest from foreign investors enticed by undervalued stocks, lighter

The United Kingdom is set to become one of the first European nations to lower the national voting age to 16, under a proposal introduced by the government on Thursday. If passed by

