Culture
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National Children’s Choir of Great Britain opens London auditions across four dates
Children aged 9-19 who love singing may audition to join the choirs from Easter 2026Read More... -
Cheers to change: cutting red tape could bring more food, music and fun to your local
The Government is kicking off a fast-track review to scrap outdated licensing rules that have been holding back pubs, bars, and community events — and they want to hear directly from theRead More... -
£20 million boost to keep local museums open and thriving
Millions of people across England will continue to enjoy their local museums thanks to a new £20 million government investment.Read More... -
Robbie Williams’ Istanbul concert canceled over safety concerns
British pop star Robbie Williams announced that his upcoming concert in Istanbul has been canceled after local authorities decided to call off the show due to safety concerns.Read More... -
Aloha London: British Museum honors the Hawaiian Kingdom’s journey across cceans
Two hundred years after Hawaiian royalty first set foot in London, their story will be brought to life in a new British Museum exhibition titled “Hawai‘i: A Kingdom Crossing Oceans”.Read More... -
Chained Bibles and tiny dictionaries: 600 years of the Guildhall Library
Six centuries ago, Richard “Dick” Whittington – yes, the very one from the folk tale – left money in his will to set up a library in London. Today, that library is celebrating its 600th birthday...Read More... -
World’s First Youth Culture Museum to open in Camden, London
London is set to welcome the world’s first museum dedicated solely to youth culture this December, based in Camden at the St. Pancras Campus on Georgiana Street. The Museum of YouthRead More... -
YouTube creators added £2.2bn to the UK economy in 2024
YouTube creators pumped an impressive £2.2bn into the UK economy last year, supporting around 45,000 jobs, according to new research from Oxford Economics.Read More... -
Royal visit celebrates the reopening of Lloyd’s Register’s historic London headquarters
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has officially reopened the newly refurbished Lloyd’s Register headquarters in central London—a building steeped in maritime history that is now lookingRead More... -
National Library of Brazil and British Library announce new partnership
The National Library of Brazil (FBN) in Rio and the British Library (BL) in London just signed a partnership to team up on research projects, public engagement, and knowledge-sharing aboutRead More... -
Martin Jennings chosen to sculpt national memorial of Queen Elizabeth II
Renowned British sculptor Martin Jennings has been chosen to create the statue of Queen Elizabeth II that will form the centrepiece of the UK’s national memorial in St James’s Park.Read More...
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British manufacturers slashed jobs at the sharpest pace in nearly five years last month as rising payroll taxes and sluggish demand weighed on the sector, according to a survey
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer warmly welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to Downing Street on Saturday, just a day after Zelensky's tense exchange with former US President
Many Jamaicans want to remove King Charles as their head of state, but a bill introduced by the government to achieve this has frustrated some critics who believe the country should go even
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has launched a public consultation on ambitious plans to revamp Oxford Street, marking the biggest transformation in its history. The proposals include potential
New initiative aims to increase London’s productivity, raise household incomes, and generate £27bn in additional tax revenue for public services.
British house prices rose by 0.4% in February compared to January, surpassing economists’ expectations, according to mortgage lender Nationwide. This stronger-than-anticipated increase
Finding parking in London has always been a challenge, but one particular space near Hyde Park is taking exclusivity to the next level—going on sale for a staggering £300,000.
The UK issued significantly fewer work visas in 2024 compared to the previous year following stricter immigration policies, particularly for health and social care workers.
Over the past six months, Scottish businesses have secured £42 million in export finance deals, enabling them to reach international markets and contribute to economic growth.
UK drivers should prepare for a series of changes taking effect this week, which could impact motoring costs and regulations. From 1 March, several new rules will come into force, including