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Researchers uncover ‘lost geometric code’ embedded in Oxford and Britain’s historic buildings
Researchers say they have uncovered a long-forgotten geometric code woven into some of Britain’s most famous historic buildings, including landmarks in Oxford.Read More... -
IWM Duxford to open new Second World War rooms revealing unseen artefacts and daily life of wartime pilots
IWM Duxford is set to open three newly restored Second World War spaces, offering visitors an intimate look at the lives of aircrew stationed at the Cambridgeshire airfield during the conflict.Read More... -
War-torn Trafalgar Union Flag faces possible departure from UK
A rare Union Flag that led the British charge at the Battle of Trafalgar has been placed under an export bar, giving UK institutions the chance to keep the historic relic in the country.Read More... -
Barbican to host Liam Young’s first UK solo exhibition in 2026
The Barbican has announced ‘In Other Worlds’, the first UK solo exhibition by artist, director and BAFTA-nominated producer Liam Young. Opening May 2026, the immersive show will exploreRead More... -
The Manchester Museum displays thousands of African artefacts it knows little about
A museum in northwest England has unveiled a new gallery showcasing thousands of African artefacts, many of which the institution admits it knows very little about. The exhibition aims toRead More... -
Captain John Narbrough’s journal faces export ban amid fears it could leave the UK
A rare 17th-century manuscript journal documenting Captain John Narbrough’s secret expedition to Spanish America and the Pacific has been placed under a temporary export ban, giving UKRead More... -
Earliest evidence of human fire-making unearthed in Suffolk
A team led by the British Museum has uncovered what is now the earliest known evidence of humans deliberately making fire—dating back around 400,000 years—at a site in Barnham,Read More... -
Rothschild 15th-century prayer book set to fetch up to $7 million at Sotheby’s auction
Ultra-rare 15th-century mahzor features vivid medieval illustrationsRead More... -
Ray Winstone honoured with Freedom of the City of London
Ray Winstone, one of the UK’s most celebrated ‘hard man’ actors, has been awarded the Freedom of the City of London in recognition of his extensive charitable and fundraising work.Read More... -
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...

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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.

Belgian insurance group Ageas SA/NV (OTC: AGESY) announced on Monday its plan to acquire UK-based car and home insurance provider esure from Bain Capital in a deal valued at £1.3

Britain’s top companies took a defensive turn in the lead-up to U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff announcement on April 2, focusing heavily on cashflow, cost-cutting, and reducing debt,
Will McCallum, co-executive director of Greenpeace UK, was among six activists arrested after red dye was poured into the pond outside the US Embassy in London, according to Greenpeace.
The UK government has taken control of Chinese-owned British Steel after rushing emergency legislation through Parliament in just one day.
Dmitrii Ovsiannikov, a former Russian government official and ex-governor of Sevastopol in occupied Crimea, has been sentenced to 40 months in prison by Southwark Crown Court for
In a sweeping nationwide crackdown, police have raided 265 businesses across England and Wales—including barbershops, mini-marts, and vape stores—suspected of being fronts for
The UK is delivering a major boost to Ukraine’s military efforts with a £450 million support package, announced today as the UK and Germany co-chair the 27th Ukraine Defence Contact Group
The UK labour market weakened further in March, with the largest increase in jobseekers in over four years, according to a new survey released on Friday. The rise comes amid cautious hiring

