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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... -
‘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...

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Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones has declared that the era of globalisation is over, following the introduction of new import tariffs by former US President Donald Trump.
Defence Minister Luke Pollard has called for the UK military to adopt “all-domain warfare” as the standard approach in response to evolving threats that blur the lines between traditional

Office vacancies in London's Canary Wharf have soared to a record level, with potential to rise even further, according to new data from property analytics firm CoStar.

The Silvertown Tunnel is set to open on 7 April 2025.
South Yorkshire has become the first region to launch a major new government-backed programme aimed at tackling economic inactivity and helping people get back to work.

Pub owner Philip Thorley sees little choice but to raise prices next week when a major tax hike hits British businesses. For him and many others, it's the only way to manage the added burden
A stunning medieval castle with royal roots is up for sale in Scotland, offering a rare chance to own a slice of history for £1,050,000.
The Secretary of State for Transport has officially approved the development consent for the expansion of London Luton Airport.

Britain’s Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds has pledged to “remain calm” and continue pursuing a trade agreement with the United States, following President Donald Trump’s decision to
More than half of butterfly species in the UK are experiencing long-term population declines, according to conservation charity Butterfly Conservation.

