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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... -
OUP India launches 100 libraries for underprivileged children across Uttar Pradesh
Oxford University Press (OUP) India has partnered with the National Book Trust (NBT) to establish 100 libraries for underprivileged children across Anganwadi centres inRead More... -
Children’s author Iryna Kotlyarevska: “Stories born from family evenings”
Iryna Kotlyarevska is a name increasingly found on the shelves of family libraries. A mother of four, a Bachelor of Philosophy, a Master of Political Science, and the creator of the worlds ofRead More... -
Ashmolean Museum passes one million visitors for first time since 2008
The Ashmolean Museum in Oxford has recorded more than one million visitors in a single year, the first time it has reached the milestone in 16 years, the institutionRead More... -
Writer’s Award 2026 honours Jacqueline Crooks and Vanessa Londoño
Jacqueline Crooks and Vanessa Londoño have been named the 2026 recipients of the Eccles Institute and Hay Festival Global Writer’s Award. The announcement was made Monday evening atRead More... -
At Britain’s first plant-based Michelin-Star restaurant, most diners aren’t vegan
At Plates, the first fully plant-based restaurant in Britain to earn a Michelin star, the dining room is full most nights — yet the vast majority of guests aren’t vegan.Read More... -
Sally Rooney warns UK readers may lose access to her books amid Palestine Action ban
Irish novelist Sally Rooney has told the High Court she may be forced to halt publication of her books in the UK — and potentially withdraw existing titles —Read More... -
Cambridge Dictionary reveals ‘Parasocial’ as Word of the Year 2025
Cambridge Dictionary has selected “parasocial” as its Word of the Year for 2025, highlighting the growing public fascination with one-sided relationshipsRead More...

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Property values in London’s Canary Wharf financial hub held steady at around £6.8 billion ($9 billion) in 2024, following a sharp 15% drop the previous year due to pandemic-driven declines in

King Charles III has shared a heartfelt Easter message reflecting on the contrasts of human nature—our capacity for both cruelty and compassion—while the world continues to face conflict
Hey, some good news for your wallet (at least for now) – UK inflation dropped to 2.6% in March, down from 2.8% in February. A big reason? Petrol prices dipped, with the average price falling

The UK and France are in discussions over a proposed pilot scheme to return illegal migrants who cross the Channel in small boats. In exchange, the UK would accept legal migrants seeking
UK consumer price inflation eased in March, largely due to falling fuel and recreational costs, according to data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on Wednesday.
British banknote printer De La Rue has agreed to a $347 million acquisition offer from U.S. private equity firm Atlas Holdings, turning down a slightly higher preliminary proposal from financier

There are now more low-deposit mortgage deals available in the UK than at any point since the 2008 financial crisis, new data reveals. According to financial information service Moneyfacts,

£400 million in UK-India trade and investment deals poised to boost British economy and support working people.
The UK has made a second £752 million payment to Ukraine under the Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration Loans for Ukraine scheme. This funding will help Ukraine purchase critical military
Craig Williams, a former Conservative MP for Montgomeryshire, is one of 15 individuals charged with gambling offenses related to betting on the timing of the U.K.'s 2024 snap general election.

