
Culture
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300-year-old Rysbrack Marble putti blocked from export as UK scrambles to save national treasure
A three-century-old marble sculpture by renowned eighteenth-century sculptor Michael Rysbrack has been placed under a temporary UK export ban, giving BritishRead More... -
Inside ICG PR: how an international PR agency shapes reputation for luxury, fashion, and cultural brands
Interview: the co-founder of Iris Consulting Group Iryna Kotlyarevska on building global visibility with cultural intelligenceRead More... -
London Zoo’s giraffes take centre stage in New London Underground poster celebrating 200 years of ZSL
London Zoo’s iconic giraffes have stepped into the spotlight with the launch of a striking new London Underground poster, marking the start of ZSL’s 200th anniversaryRead More... -
Rare 18th-century ‘Shock Dog’ sculpture by Anne Damer faces possible export from the UK
A rare 18th-century terracotta sculpture of a dog by pioneering British artist Anne Seymour Damer has been placed under a temporary export bar, amid concerns it could leave the UK unless aRead More... -
Astronomers Take Over: hands-on space gallery and live Planetarium shows launch at the National Maritime Museum
A new space adventure is landing in Greenwich. ‘Astronomers Take Over’, a playful, hands-on gallery led by real astronomers, opens at the National Maritime MuseumRead More... -
UK Prime Minister champions British theatre’s growing success in China during Shanghai visit
The Prime Minister has highlighted the growing global influence of British theatre during a visit to Shanghai, underlining how the UK’s creative industries are driving economic growth andRead More... -
King Charles and Queen Camilla host green carpet premiere at Windsor Castle for new Amazon prime film
King Charles, with Queen Camilla by his side, opened the doors of the longest-occupied castle in Europe for a sparkling evening at Windsor Castle, marking the premiere of ‘Finding Harmony –Read More... -
Karen Newman appointed to sculpt Queen Elizabeth II for National Memorial in St James’s Park
Renowned British sculptor Karen Newman MRSS has been appointed to create a new sculpture of Queen Elizabeth II as part of the UK’s national memorial to the late Monarch, the QueenRead More... -
UK government unveils £1.5bn culture investment to save 1,000 local venues and restore national pride
The government has announced a landmark £1.5 billion investment in arts, culture and heritage, pledging to safeguard more than 1,000 local venues across England and reverse years ofRead More... -
Museum of Oxford reveals 2026 programme focused on community stories, talks and events
The Museum of Oxford has unveiled its 2026 programme, setting out a year of talks, tours and hands-on events that place local people and shared histories firmly centre stage. The newRead More... -
£9m Claude Lorrain masterpiece faces possible export as UK scrambles to keep Baroque treasure
A Baroque landscape masterpiece valued at £9 million has been placed under a temporary export ban, giving UK institutions a final opportunity to keep the work in the country.Read More... -
Welsh towns invited to compete for first-ever UK Town of Culture title
Could a Welsh town become the very first UK Town of Culture? Communities across Wales are being invited to step into the national spotlight as the UK launches its inaugural Town of CultureRead More...

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Cycling in the City of London has soared by more than 50% between 2022 and 2024 — the biggest increase since records began in 1999, according to the City of London Corporation.
Luxury department store Harrods has confirmed it has been hit by a cyber attack, joining a growing list of major UK retailers dealing with similar incidents.

The UK’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has charged United Insurance Brokers Limited (UIBL) with failing to prevent international bribery.
Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party has made significant strides in England’s local elections, securing a dramatic by-election victory by just six votes—the narrowest margin in UK parliamentary
As Marks & Spencer grapples with the fallout of a significant cyber attack, others who’ve been through similar ordeals are offering insight into what it’s like to be targeted by hackers—and how

UK homebuyers significantly increased mortgage borrowing in March, rushing to take advantage of a tax break before it expired. According to Bank of England (BoE) data released Thursday,

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has launched a multi-million pound international bribery investigation, conducting raids on five properties and arresting three individuals.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is facing a major test in the UK’s local elections this Wednesday, as his party attempts to capitalize on growing support and position itself as a serious

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is under investigation by Parliament's standards commissioner concerning her entries in the Commons register of interests.

Families across the UK could soon have greater flexibility when upgrading their home heating systems, thanks to new government proposals aimed at boosting green energy and lowering

