Culture
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Cheers to change: cutting red tape could bring more food, music and fun to your local
The Government is kicking off a fast-track review to scrap outdated licensing rules that have been holding back pubs, bars, and community events — and they want to hear directly from theRead More... -
£20 million boost to keep local museums open and thriving
Millions of people across England will continue to enjoy their local museums thanks to a new £20 million government investment.Read More... -
Robbie Williams’ Istanbul concert canceled over safety concerns
British pop star Robbie Williams announced that his upcoming concert in Istanbul has been canceled after local authorities decided to call off the show due to safety concerns.Read More... -
Aloha London: British Museum honors the Hawaiian Kingdom’s journey across cceans
Two hundred years after Hawaiian royalty first set foot in London, their story will be brought to life in a new British Museum exhibition titled “Hawai‘i: A Kingdom Crossing Oceans”.Read More... -
Chained Bibles and tiny dictionaries: 600 years of the Guildhall Library
Six centuries ago, Richard “Dick” Whittington – yes, the very one from the folk tale – left money in his will to set up a library in London. Today, that library is celebrating its 600th birthday...Read More... -
World’s First Youth Culture Museum to open in Camden, London
London is set to welcome the world’s first museum dedicated solely to youth culture this December, based in Camden at the St. Pancras Campus on Georgiana Street. The Museum of YouthRead More... -
YouTube creators added £2.2bn to the UK economy in 2024
YouTube creators pumped an impressive £2.2bn into the UK economy last year, supporting around 45,000 jobs, according to new research from Oxford Economics.Read More... -
Royal visit celebrates the reopening of Lloyd’s Register’s historic London headquarters
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has officially reopened the newly refurbished Lloyd’s Register headquarters in central London—a building steeped in maritime history that is now lookingRead More... -
National Library of Brazil and British Library announce new partnership
The National Library of Brazil (FBN) in Rio and the British Library (BL) in London just signed a partnership to team up on research projects, public engagement, and knowledge-sharing aboutRead More... -
Martin Jennings chosen to sculpt national memorial of Queen Elizabeth II
Renowned British sculptor Martin Jennings has been chosen to create the statue of Queen Elizabeth II that will form the centrepiece of the UK’s national memorial in St James’s Park.Read More... -
British Library to celebrate Agatha Christie with landmark 2026 exhibition
The British Library has just announced something pretty exciting: in October 2026, it’s opening a major exhibition dedicated to the Queen of Crime herself, Agatha Christie.Read More...
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On Christmas Day, dozens of migrants attempting to cross the English Channel in small inflatable boats were intercepted by authorities. Calm seas, despite murky weather conditions, allowed
The British Royal Family gathered for their traditional Christmas Day service at St. Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham, Norfolk. King Charles, wearing a cream coat, was joined by Queen
The Church of England's second-highest-ranking official, Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell, has called for repentance and transformation within the institution as it grapples with the fallout
Dame Angela Eagle, the Minister for Border Security and Asylum, has expressed her gratitude to the thousands of Border Force and Immigration Enforcement staff working diligently to ensure
Councillors in Barnsley have approved plans to raise their basic allowance by approximately £400 for the next financial year. The decision, made at a council meeting last month, comes amid
The UK government has significantly escalated efforts to combat illegal working across England since the summer, targeting rogue employers and disrupting exploitative practices.
British homebuilder Vistry (VTY.L) issued its third profit warning for fiscal 2024 on Tuesday, attributing the downgrade to delays in year-end transactions and project completions.
Lord Stuart Peach’s visit underscored the UK’s ongoing commitment to promoting security, stability, and prosperity in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), while supporting its aspirations for
The UK housing market showed signs of cautious recovery in November, with the average house price rising to £267,500, according to data from Zoopla. This figure reflects a 1.9% increase
Aviva has finalized an agreement to acquire its competitor, Direct Line, in a landmark £3.7 billion transaction, solidifying its position as a dominant player in the UK insurance market.