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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... -
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...

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Welsh Secretary Jo Stevens highlights innovative R&D work in Wales

The UK government has announced a major investment of over £600 million to train the next generation of construction workers, aiming to build 1.5 million homes and boost local communities
A British man has been sentenced to nearly four decades in prison after plotting a terrorist attack on a military base in northern England using a homemade bomb crafted from fireworks.
London’s Heathrow Airport has reopened following a major power outage caused by a nearby fire, but travelers are being warned to brace for continued delays as airlines work to restore
Hundreds of schools and hospitals across the UK are set to benefit from a £180 million investment in solar panels, thanks to the government’s new publicly owned energy company,

London’s Heathrow Airport — one of the world’s busiest aviation hubs — was forced to shut down all operations Friday after a major fire at a nearby electrical substation caused a widespread
The British pound edged lower on Thursday after reaching its highest level in over four months, as investors awaited the Bank of England’s (BoE) interest rate decision later in the day.

The pharmaceutical industry has strongly criticized the UK government’s drug pricing levy, arguing that it is unsustainable and discourages future investments in the country.
A Royal celebration: King Charles and Queen Camilla’s state visit to Italy on their 20th anniversary

King Charles and Queen Camilla’s upcoming State Visit to Italy, scheduled from April 7th to April 10th, 2025, will be particularly meaningful as it coincides with their 20th wedding anniversary

During his meeting with newly appointed Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, King Charles made a symbolic and generous gesture that highlighted his diplomatic nature.

