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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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The Bank of England (BoE) is widely expected to lower interest rates next week, but a potential three-way split among its policymakers highlights the competing pressures on the UK economy:
At least 16 flights to and from London’s Heathrow Airport were cancelled on Thursday, following a major disruption caused by a technical fault in the UK’s air traffic control system the day

The UK government has announced plans to build up to 40,000 homes on disused railway land over the next decade as part of its £1 billion redevelopment initiative. The project will focus on
All new cars sold in the UK will soon be fitted with breathalysers and black box-style recorders, as Labour seeks to bring British vehicle manufacturing standards in line with

Tens of thousands of first-time buyers and families are set to benefit from new homes as the government unlocks surplus railway land for development. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has

Uber has suffered a significant legal setback after the UK Supreme Court dismissed its appeal in a case concerning whether rival private-hire taxi operators should be subject to a 20% Value

Chesham and Amersham in Buckinghamshire has been named the best place to retire in Britain, according to a new ranking from Legal & General (L&G). The commuter-belt constituency

Billionaire Eugene Shvidler has lost his appeal at the UK Supreme Court against sanctions imposed over his ties to Russia, a ruling that lawyers say makes future challenges to similar measures

Almost half of British adults are either postponing having children or deciding not to have them at all, with financial pressures emerging as the leading reason, a new poll has revealed.

Google is introducing a new AI-powered search feature in the UK, marking a major change to how users interact with the world’s most-used search engine.

