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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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Prime Minister warns of a 'whole society effort' as he fast-tracks defence spending increase while facing concerns over Trump’s stance on Ukraine.

From April, millions of households across Britain will face higher energy costs as Ofgem, the energy regulator, raises its domestic price cap by 6.4%. The increase is driven by soaring wholesale

A government-backed report released on Tuesday reveals that women now occupy approximately 43% of board positions in Britain’s 350 largest publicly traded companies. However, while
Following the government’s announcement of Exceptional Financial Support (EFS) for local authorities, London Councils has reiterated its call for a sustainable solution to the worsening funding

British companies advertised fewer job vacancies in January compared to the previous year, marking the lowest number of openings for the month since 2021. However, salaries continued to
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has emphasized that any negotiations to end the war in Ukraine must include Kyiv, following reports that the US and Russia have begun discussions without

Britain is set to impose a new entry ban on individuals who have significantly supported the Russian state or amassed their wealth through ties to the Kremlin. The measures, which will be

Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed the presence of asbestos in two London Underground stations. While the material has been detected in several locations across the network, TfL

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has unveiled a £200m investment to support the future of the Grangemouth site, calling it an "investment in Scotland's industrial future." Speaking at the
Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of London on Saturday in a powerful show of support for Ukraine, gathering outside the Russian Embassy in Notting Hill to protest against

