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Cumbrian animated flood film scoops international science award
A short animated film featuring a red squirrel from Cumbria has won an international education award, shining a global spotlight on how trees can help tackle floodingRead More... -
Inside an immersive Guildhall Art Gallery exhibition inspired by the London Tube
The sensory world of the London Tube is brought vividly to life in a new immersive exhibition at Guildhall Art Gallery, uniting painter Jock McFadyen RA with musicianRead More... -
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...

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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.
London boroughs have approved an increase in parking and traffic penalty charges, marking the first adjustment since 2011. The revised charges will take effect from Monday, 7 April 2025.
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has unveiled a new £6 million funding package to enhance support for victims and survivors of domestic abuse across the capital. This investment will
Britain’s Business and Trade Secretary, Jonathan Reynolds, is set to travel to Washington on Tuesday for high-level discussions with U.S. officials aimed at bolstering economic relations between

The UK government is set to freeze thousands of government-issued credit cards this week as part of its efforts to rein in public spending, the Labour administration announced.

