
Culture
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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... -
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...

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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
The UK government announced on Saturday that it will allocate an additional £1.5 billion ($2 billion) to improve housing conditions for the armed forces. The move aims to enhance

Kent's Rich Heritage strengthened as 'Garden of England' gains new protected landscape

