Culture
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JSO activists face jail time for soup attack on Van Gogh's 'Sunflowers'
Two activists from Just Stop Oil (JSO), Phoebe Plummer and Anna Holland, both 22, have been found guilty of criminal damage after throwing tomato soup overRead More... -
Harold Wilson sold papers to fund care amid Alzheimer's battle
Harold Wilson, who served as Prime Minister during the 1960s and 1970s, sold his personal and political papers to fund his care in his later years, as revealed byRead More... -
Kew Gardens adapts to climate change with new tree planting strategy
More than 11,000 native and foreign species currently thrive at the 320-acre Kew Gardens in west London. However, scientists warn that over half of these trees couldRead More... -
King and Queen attend Thistle service in Edinburgh
Members of the Royal Family gathered in Edinburgh for the Thistle service, where Queen Camilla and the Duke of Edinburgh were formally appointed to Scotland'sRead More... -
Queen Camilla celebrates Scottish literature during abbreviated Holyrood week
Queen Camilla has kicked off Holyrood Week in Scotland with a literary focus. The King and Queen arrived for a condensed visit, with Tuesday morning dedicated to aRead More... -
Enfield Chase set to become London's Largest nature haven
A transformative landscape restoration project at Enfield Chase is set to create London's largest nature haven, converting up to 1,000 hectares (2,471 acres)Read More... -
Sir Elton John leads celebrity endorsements for Labour party
Sir Elton John has voiced his support for Sir Keir Starmer in a video message that resonated with hundreds of enthusiastic Labour supporters on Saturday.Read More... -
City of London endorses transformation of Cold War tunnels into tourist attraction
The City of London Corporation has given its backing to a proposal aimed at converting the historic Kingsway Exchange Tunnels into a captivating tourist destinationRead More... -
Taylor Swift enchants fans with electrifying Wembley stadium performance
Taylor Swift dazzled her fans at London's Wembley Stadium during her Eras Tour, creating an unforgettable night for her devoted followers. Dressed in a sparkling goldRead More... -
Historic Barons Court station approved for restoration and color scheme enhancement
Barons Court station, a 120-year-old west London Tube station, is set to undergo extensive repairs and aesthetic enhancements following approval from Hammersmith and Fulham Council for aRead More... -
Stonehenge solstice sunrise draws 15,000 visitors
Approximately 15,000 people gathered at Stonehenge to witness the summer solstice sunrise. Each year, English Heritage opens the historic site near Salisbury inRead More... -
Barclays halts festival sponsorship amid protests
Barclays has decided to suspend its sponsorship of all 2024 music festivals organized by Live Nation, including Download, Latitude, and the Isle of Wight.Read More...
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Dyson, the renowned vacuum cleaner manufacturer, announced plans to cut up to 1,000 jobs in the UK as part of a cost-cutting initiative. This move will result in a reduction of more than a
A further 300 London bus workers are set to be balloted for strike action in a dispute over pay, according to the Unite union. The London Transit drivers and engineers are unhappy with a 3%
Rishi Sunak has unveiled his interim shadow cabinet following the loss of 12 members in the recent general election. Lord David Cameron, the former Prime Minister who returned to the
The pound surged to a three-week high against the euro on Monday following a surprising French election result that saw the hard-left securing the most parliamentary
Britain's new Prime Minister Keir Starmer promised on Monday to secure an improved agreement with the European Union on post-Brexit trading rules and revamp the "botched deal" signed by
A recent survey indicates that fewer British companies intend to increase their prices in the upcoming months. This trend could provide reassurance to the
A recent survey indicates that fewer British companies intend to increase their prices in the upcoming months. This trend could provide reassurance to the
David Lammy’s first trip as Foreign Secretary, arranged at very short notice, is less about immediate outcomes and more about projecting an image of a fresh, energetic administration eager to
Sir Keir Starmer and his newly formed cabinet held their first meeting on Saturday morning, marking the beginning of the new Labour government's tenure.
Keir Starmer, poised to move into Number 10 after a resounding election victory, will mark a significant moment in recent history as the official residence welcomes its first Jewish family.