Culture
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French town pulls Rock-en-Seine festival funding over Kneecap booking
The municipality of Saint-Cloud, a suburb of Paris, has withdrawn its €40,000 subsidy for the Rock-en-Seine music festival following the announcement that Irish rap group Kneecap is part ofRead More... -
Man arrested in connection with theft of £150,000 violin
A man has been arrested as part of an investigation into the theft of a valuable 18th-century violin, worth over £150,000, stolen from a north London pub.Read More... -
Ai-Da robot unveils AI-painted portrait of King Charles III at Geneva reception
The UK Mission to the WTO and United Nations in Geneva hosted a distinctive reception this week, featuring Ai-Da — the world’s first ultra-realistic humanoid robot artist.Read More... -
Anglican communion considers scaling back Archbishop of Canterbury’s global role to prevent schism
The Anglican Communion is weighing reforms that would reduce the Archbishop of Canterbury’s central leadership role in a bid to hold together its 85 million members amid deepeningRead More... -
Black Sabbath farewell gig raises £140 million for charity, says director
Black Sabbath's final concert has raised a staggering £140 million for charity, according to Tom Morello, the event’s musical director and guitarist for Rage Against The Machine.Read More... -
Bayeux Tapestry to return to the UK for the first time in nearly 1,000 years
The Bayeux Tapestry, one of the most iconic pieces of medieval art, is set to be displayed in the UK for the first time since its creation over 900 years ago, the Department for Culture, MediaRead More... -
Hundreds of new homes proposed for Blenheim Palace estate
Plans to build 500 new homes on the Blenheim Palace estate have been submitted to Cherwell District Council. The development would be located east of Park View in Woodstock, Oxfordshire,Read More... -
The best moments from Oasis’ triumphant return in Cardiff
Oasis made a thunderous comeback in Cardiff, opening their reunion show with Hello and a heartfelt “it’s good to be back,” marking their first performance together in 16 years.Read More... -
Royal Academy of Music to launch new campus in East London
The Royal Academy of Music (RAM) has unveiled plans to open a new campus at London City Island in east London, promising "endless possibilities" for students and staff.Read More... -
Anna Wintour steps down as US Vogue editor-in-chief after 37 years
Dame Anna Wintour is stepping down as editor-in-chief of American Vogue, a position she has held for an unprecedented 37 years.Read More... -
£35m George Street revamp gets council backing despite funding doubts
Plans to transform Edinburgh’s George Street have been approved by city councillors, with construction expected to begin in August 2027—if the money can be secured.Read More... -
Police seek help after £150,000 violin stolen from North London pub
Police are appealing for information after a rare 18th-century violin, valued at over £150,000, was stolen from a pub in north London.Read More...
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Mulberry Group, the British luxury fashion brand, announced plans on Friday to raise £20 million (approximately $27 million) in fresh capital to support its growth strategy amid deepening
The UK government has announced a major investment of over £900 million ($1.2 billion) aimed at enhancing grassroots sports infrastructure and supporting major international events,
Retail sales in the UK saw their steepest monthly drop since December 2023, according to figures released on Friday by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). In May, sales volumes fell by
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has estimated the UK’s tax gap—the shortfall between taxes owed and collected—at 5.3% for the 2023-24 tax year, amounting to £46.8 billion.
London has emerged as the leading region in the UK for local climate action, topping Climate Emergency UK’s latest Climate Scorecards with a score of 57%—the highest of any region.
The UK Government has announced plans to channel over £100 million from water company fines into local projects aimed at cleaning up the country’s rivers, lakes, and coastal waters.
London Councils and the Association of London Directors of Children’s Services are calling for urgent, wide-ranging reforms to the asylum and care system for unaccompanied children,
A Russian oil tycoon is facing possible jail time after a High Court judge in London ruled Wednesday that he is in contempt of court for repeatedly failing to comply with legal orders in a highly
The UK government has called for changes to the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), arguing that the decades-old framework must adapt to today’s political and legal
The UK government has launched a new Cyber Growth Action Plan, backed by up to £16 million in fresh investment, aimed at accelerating innovation, creating high-quality jobs,