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Rare 18th-century ‘Shock Dog’ sculpture by Anne Damer faces possible export from the UK
A rare 18th-century terracotta sculpture of a dog by pioneering British artist Anne Seymour Damer has been placed under a temporary export bar, amid concerns it could leave the UK unless aRead More... -
Astronomers Take Over: hands-on space gallery and live Planetarium shows launch at the National Maritime Museum
A new space adventure is landing in Greenwich. ‘Astronomers Take Over’, a playful, hands-on gallery led by real astronomers, opens at the National Maritime MuseumRead More... -
UK Prime Minister champions British theatre’s growing success in China during Shanghai visit
The Prime Minister has highlighted the growing global influence of British theatre during a visit to Shanghai, underlining how the UK’s creative industries are driving economic growth andRead More... -
King Charles and Queen Camilla host green carpet premiere at Windsor Castle for new Amazon prime film
King Charles, with Queen Camilla by his side, opened the doors of the longest-occupied castle in Europe for a sparkling evening at Windsor Castle, marking the premiere of ‘Finding Harmony –Read More... -
Karen Newman appointed to sculpt Queen Elizabeth II for National Memorial in St James’s Park
Renowned British sculptor Karen Newman MRSS has been appointed to create a new sculpture of Queen Elizabeth II as part of the UK’s national memorial to the late Monarch, the QueenRead More... -
UK government unveils £1.5bn culture investment to save 1,000 local venues and restore national pride
The government has announced a landmark £1.5 billion investment in arts, culture and heritage, pledging to safeguard more than 1,000 local venues across England and reverse years ofRead More... -
Museum of Oxford reveals 2026 programme focused on community stories, talks and events
The Museum of Oxford has unveiled its 2026 programme, setting out a year of talks, tours and hands-on events that place local people and shared histories firmly centre stage. The newRead More... -
£9m Claude Lorrain masterpiece faces possible export as UK scrambles to keep Baroque treasure
A Baroque landscape masterpiece valued at £9 million has been placed under a temporary export ban, giving UK institutions a final opportunity to keep the work in the country.Read More... -
Welsh towns invited to compete for first-ever UK Town of Culture title
Could a Welsh town become the very first UK Town of Culture? Communities across Wales are being invited to step into the national spotlight as the UK launches its inaugural Town of CultureRead More... -
In Bloom: How plants shaped Britain and the modern world
Plants surround us every day – in our gardens, our homes and even in our cups of tea – yet few of us stop to consider the extraordinary journeys they have taken to get here.Read More... -
UK launches first town of culture competition to revive local pride and boost economic growth
The government has officially launched the UK’s first-ever Town of Culture competition, marking a major new push to restore pride in communities and drive cultural-led economic growthRead More... -
Government announces academy trust inspections to strengthen school accountability
New academy trust inspections to boost transparency for parents and strengthen outcomes for childrenRead More... -
Cumbrian animated flood film scoops international science award
A short animated film featuring a red squirrel from Cumbria has won an international education award, shining a global spotlight on how trees can help tackle floodingRead More...

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A revolutionary digital marketplace is being developed to transform how the UK public sector purchases technology — with the potential to save taxpayers up to £1.2 billion each year.

Transport for London (TfL) now operates more than 2,000 zero-emission buses across the capital, Mayor Sadiq Khan has announced. This makes London's fleet the largest of its kind in western

UK house prices fell by an average of £1,150 (0.4%) in May compared to April, according to the latest Halifax House Price Index. This follows a 0.3% rise the previous month.

Britain’s economy is showing signs of recovery following a sluggish end to 2024, according to Finance Minister Rachel Reeves, though she acknowledged that many citizens remain dissatisfied

Almost half of London’s boroughs are facing a serious risk of bankruptcy due to growing financial pressure from underfunded special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) services,

Six men appeared in court on Wednesday, accused of carrying out an arson attack in London allegedly orchestrated by Russia’s Wagner mercenary group. Prosecutors claim the attack targeted
Scammers have stolen £47 million from HMRC by accessing the online accounts of around 100,000 people, according to the tax authority.
Shares in discount retailer B&M dropped over 10% on Wednesday after the company reported a shortfall in annual UK sales and warned that rising costs would squeeze profits in the

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed confidence on Wednesday that a trade agreement with the United States—aimed at eliminating tariffs on British steel—will be finalized within weeks,
Tesla's new vehicle sales in the UK fell sharply in May, dropping more than 45% compared to the same month last year, according to preliminary figures released Wednesday by research group

