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‘Banksy’s ‘Girl with Balloon’ was stolen from my gallery – London is not safe for art’
The head of a central London gallery says he has abandoned his Fitzrovia exhibition space after a £270,000 Banksy print was stolen in a brazen smash-and-grab raid.Read More... -
London Art Fair to return in January 2026 with expanded global line-up
The London Art Fair will return to the capital from 21–25 January 2026, marking its 38th edition with an expanded roster of Modern and Contemporary galleries from the UK and abroad.Read More... -
Gold pocket watch owned by Titanic couple could fetch £800,000 at auction
A gold pocket watch recovered from Isidor and Ida Straus — the elderly couple immortalised in the 1997 film Titanic — is expected to sell for at least £800,000 when it goes under the hammerRead More... -
Blenheim Palace unveils luxury new summer festival with Katy Perry, Teddy Swims and Pete Tong
Blenheim Palace is set to join the UK’s major festival circuit next year with the launch of the Blenheim Palace Festival 2026, a new music and arts celebration staged against the statelyRead More... -
Jewish Small Communities Network celebrated in Parliament
Representatives from more than 50 Jewish communities across the UK gathered at the House of Commons on Wednesday for a Parliamentary lunch hosted by MP Andrew Snowden, theRead More... -
UK war memorials to receive £2 million preservation boost ahead of Remembrance Sunday
War memorials across the UK are set to receive a major funding boost as the government commits £2 million to safeguard tributes to fallen servicemen and women for future generations.Read More... -
Prince William announces Earthshot Prize 2025 winners in Rio
Prince William took to the stage in Rio de Janeiro to reveal the latest winners of the Earthshot Prize — a global environmental award he launched in 2020. The ceremony, held at the Museum ofRead More... -
World’s first museum of youth culture to open in London next spring
London is preparing to host the world’s first museum dedicated entirely to the lives and experiences of young people, with the Museum of Youth Culture now slated to open in spring 2026.Read More... -
London launches Inclusive Talent Strategy to drive skills revolution and open up new job opportunities
London Councils and the Mayor of London have unveiled a new Inclusive Talent Strategy, backed by a £147.2 million investment aimed at transforming the capital’s skills system and supportingRead More... -
Prince William teams up with Matthew McConaughey, Kylie Minogue, and more for Earthshot Prize in Brazil
In just two weeks, Prince William will be heading to Rio de Janeiro for his fifth annual Earthshot Prize awards — and he’s bringing a star-studded lineup along for the ride.Read More...

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Rising global trade tensions, fueled by U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs, are dampening UK business sentiment and set to slow economic growth, according to a recent Reuters poll of

The UK government borrowed more than expected in the year leading up to March, driven largely by higher spending on wages and benefits, according to official data.

New regulations are coming into effect that will help UK households cut down on their energy bills by making smart functionality a standard feature in many home appliances.

British employers maintained average pay rises at 3% in the three months leading up to March, according to new data from HR analytics firm Brightmine—a figure likely to be welcomed by the

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has praised a landmark Supreme Court ruling that defines a woman, under equality laws, as based on biological sex. He said the decision brings much-needed
Marks & Spencer, the British retail giant known for food and clothing, revealed on Tuesday that it has been dealing with a cyber incident over the past few days.
City Of London Investment Group announced Tuesday that it experienced a $170 million outflow from emerging markets during the three months ending March 31, attributing the decline to

JK Rowling has publicly praised Kemi Badenoch as the only UK political leader showing "unequivocal solidarity to women," as Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure to respond

Gatwick Airport has once again ranked as the worst in the UK for flight delays, according to new data from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).

Security insiders are warning that Chinese spies may be eavesdropping in some of London’s most casual spots—like park benches and pub tables.

