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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... -
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...

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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
Oxford Street, one of the UK’s most iconic and busiest shopping destinations, will soon be transformed into a traffic-free zone, London Mayor Sadiq Khan announced on Tuesday.

Asking prices for homes in the UK have fallen at their fastest rate for the month of June in 14 years, according to new data from property website Rightmove.

Royal Air Force Typhoons stationed in Poland have scrambled six times in as many days, intercepting 15 Russian military aircraft operating near NATO airspace. The jets are deployed under

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has reaffirmed his commitment to pushing through major welfare reforms aimed at reducing the benefits bill, despite growing opposition from

For the first time since its founding in 1909, the UK’s foreign intelligence agency, MI6, will be led by a woman. Blaise Metreweli, a seasoned intelligence officer with over two decades of

British Finance Minister Rachel Reeves has indicated that the UK could support Israel in defending against Iranian missile threats, though she emphasized that the recent deployment of

