
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 channel over £100 million from water company fines into local projects aimed at cleaning up the country’s rivers, lakes, and coastal waters.

London Councils and the Association of London Directors of Children’s Services are calling for urgent, wide-ranging reforms to the asylum and care system for unaccompanied children,

A Russian oil tycoon is facing possible jail time after a High Court judge in London ruled Wednesday that he is in contempt of court for repeatedly failing to comply with legal orders in a highly

The UK government has called for changes to the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), arguing that the decades-old framework must adapt to today’s political and legal
The UK government has launched a new Cyber Growth Action Plan, backed by up to £16 million in fresh investment, aimed at accelerating innovation, creating high-quality jobs,

In a landmark decision, MPs have voted to decriminalise abortion for women in England and Wales, marking the most significant change to abortion laws in nearly six decades.
The migration crisis in the English Channel is worsening, according to Downing Street, as British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron agreed to intensify their

The British pound edged lower against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday, as investors remained cautious amid geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and looked ahead to two key economic events:

Poundland, the popular discount store chain, has announced plans to close 68 of its stores as part of a major turnaround strategy.

British Steel has landed a £500 million, five-year contract to supply railway tracks to Network Rail, a deal that provides vital support for the company’s operations in Scunthorpe and helps

