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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... -
Sally Rooney warns UK readers may lose access to her books amid Palestine Action ban
Irish novelist Sally Rooney has told the High Court she may be forced to halt publication of her books in the UK — and potentially withdraw existing titles —Read More... -
Cambridge Dictionary reveals ‘Parasocial’ as Word of the Year 2025
Cambridge Dictionary has selected “parasocial” as its Word of the Year for 2025, highlighting the growing public fascination with one-sided relationshipsRead More...

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The British pound edged slightly lower on Tuesday, slipping 0.15% to $1.352 against the U.S. dollar, though it remained close to last month’s three-year highs. It held steady versus the euro at

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has unveiled a sweeping defence initiative that includes building 12 new attack submarines and six new munitions factories as part of the UK’s latest
A 50-year-old man has been fined after being found guilty of a religiously aggravated public order offence for burning a copy of the Quran outside the Turkish consulate in London.

UK house prices rose by 3.5% in May compared to the same month last year, according to data released Monday by mortgage lender Nationwide. The monthly increase of 0.5% was stronger

Defra announces changes to cattle identification and traceability in England, aiming to enhance disease control and support trade.

The future of British manufacturing is under threat unless the government tackles the country’s sky-high industrial energy prices, industry group Make UK warned on Monday.

UK businesses are bracing for a decline in output over the next three months, marking their most pessimistic outlook since September 2022, according to a new report from the

Finsbury Circus Gardens, London’s oldest public park, has reopened following a major renovation, ending nearly a decade of closure due to construction on the Elizabeth line.
Defence Secretary John Healey says the UK’s upcoming defence review will send a “message to Moscow,” warning that Russia is conducting cyber-attacks on UK military networks daily.

The UK government has officially sold its remaining shares in NatWest Group (formerly Royal Bank of Scotland), ending nearly 17 years of public ownership that began during the 2008

