
Culture
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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... -
In Bloom: How plants shaped Britain and the modern world
Plants surround us every day – in our gardens, our homes and even in our cups of tea – yet few of us stop to consider the extraordinary journeys they have taken to get here.Read More... -
UK launches first town of culture competition to revive local pride and boost economic growth
The government has officially launched the UK’s first-ever Town of Culture competition, marking a major new push to restore pride in communities and drive cultural-led economic growthRead More... -
Government announces academy trust inspections to strengthen school accountability
New academy trust inspections to boost transparency for parents and strengthen outcomes for childrenRead More... -
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...

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UK News
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UK invests £14m in community ocean projects to cut poverty and protect marine life worldwide
The UK is stepping up its global push to protect the ocean while tackling poverty, announcing £14 million in new funding for community-led projects...26 January 2026Read More... -
UK to launch ‘British FBI’ in biggest policing overhaul since 1829
The British government has announced plans to create a new National Police Service — widely described as a “British FBI” — in a sweeping...25 January 2026Read More... -
New SL11 Superloop express bus launches this weekend with free travel for first week
London’s Superloop network is expanding again, with a brand-new express bus service set to hit the roads this weekend. The SL11 Superloop will begin...25 January 2026Read More... -
UK advances ‘Loyal Wingman’ drone programme as British firms chosen to build Apache companion aircraft
The UK’s push toward a more autonomous future battlefield has taken a major step forward, with British-based defence companies selected to develop...25 January 2026Read More... -
UK confirms five-year extension of anti-dumping duties on Russian ammonium nitrate
The UK government has confirmed it will continue imposing anti-dumping duties on ammonium nitrate imports from Russia, following a final recommendation...24 January 2026Read More... -
Heathrow rolls out £1bn security overhaul as new CT scanners transform passenger experience
Heathrow has completed a landmark £1 billion technology upgrade that promises to make security faster, smoother and far less stressful for passengers...24 January 2026Read More... -
Prince William to make first official visit to Saudi Arabia as UK–Saudi ties deepen
Prince William will undertake his first major overseas engagement of the year with an official visit to Saudi Arabia next month, Kensington Palace...23 January 2026Read More... -
Sadiq Khan unveils plan for 6,000 rent-controlled homes to cut living costs for London’s key workers
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has launched a major new housing initiative aimed at easing the cost-of-living pressures facing thousands of key workers...22 January 2026Read More... -
UK pledges £650m to upgrade RAF Typhoons, safeguarding 1,500 jobs and strengthening air defence
The UK government has unveiled a major defence investment worth more than £650 million to modernise the Royal Air Force’s Typhoon fighter jet fleet,...22 January 2026Read More... -
£11.59m government fund launched to boost local charity–council partnerships and community support
Local communities across England are set to benefit from a new £11.59 million government fund designed to strengthen collaboration between charities,...21 January 2026Read More... -
London marks Holocaust Memorial Day as Mayor and Assembly host City Hall Commemoration honouring survivors and future generations
London’s City Hall became a place of remembrance and reflection today as Mayor Sadiq Khan and the Deputy Chair of the London Assembly, Andrew Boff...21 January 2026Read More... -
Homes England and Vistry Strike deal to transform former City Hospital site into 750-home Birmingham neighbourhood
The former City Hospital site in Birmingham is set to begin a new chapter after Homes England confirmed it has entered into a building lease agreement...21 January 2026Read More... -
£29m in water company fines redirected to community-led river and nature restoration across England
Millions of pounds collected from water companies that breached environmental rules are being redirected into the restoration of England’s rivers,...20 January 2026Read More... -
UK greenlights China’s largest European Embassy in London despite espionage and security concerns
Britain has approved plans for China to build its largest embassy in Europe in central London, ending a three-year planning stalemate and reigniting...20 January 2026Read More... -
£43m green aviation investment to create jobs, cut emissions and power the UK’s clean flight revolution
The UK aviation industry is set for a significant lift-off after the government announced a £43 million investment in green aviation projects, aimed...20 January 2026Read More...
World News
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Gold miner stocks rally as gold prices smash $5,100 record on safe-haven surge
Shares of gold mining companies surged in premarket trading on Monday after bullion prices soared to a fresh all-time high of $5,100 per ounce, extending...26 January 2026Read More... -
Zelenskiy says U.S. security guarantees deal Is final, awaits signing as Ukraine-Russia talks continue
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday that a key U.S. document outlining security guarantees for Ukraine is fully finalized and ready to be...25 January 2026Read More... -
Historic U.S. winter storm knocks out power to 230,000, grounds thousands of flights nationwide
A powerful winter storm sweeping across much of the United States has left more than 230,000 customers without electricity and triggered widespread...25 January 2026Read More... -
Russian missile barrage plunges over one million Ukrainians into darkness amid deep winter cold
Russia unleashed a large-scale overnight assault on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure on Saturday, triggering explosions across Kyiv and cutting electricity...24 January 2026Read More... -
UK and US nuclear leaders forge strategic deal to transport next-generation fuel
UK-based Nuclear Transport Solutions and US nuclear giant Westinghouse have signed a landmark agreement to accelerate the safe transport of advanced...24 January 2026Read More... -
Trump threatens 100% tariffs on Canadian imports over potential China trade deal
U.S. President Donald Trump warned on Saturday that the United States would impose sweeping tariffs on Canadian goods if Canada moves forward with...24 January 2026Read More... -
Libya to sign $20 billion oil deal with TotalEnergies and ConocoPhillips to boost production
Libya will sign a 25-year oil development agreement this Saturday with France’s TotalEnergies and U.S. energy major ConocoPhillips, marking one...24 January 2026Read More... -
EU rushes emergency power to Ukraine as Russian attacks leave 1 million without heat in sub-zero temperatures
The European Union is stepping up emergency support to Ukraine after relentless Russian missile and drone strikes knocked out power, heating and water...23 January 2026Read More... -
France’s government survives first no-confidence vote after forcing through 2026 budget
France’s government has cleared the first major hurdle in its battle to pass the 2026 budget, surviving a no-confidence vote in parliament on Friday...23 January 2026Read More... -
NATO to boost Arctic security as Greenland framework deal takes shape, Rutte says
NATO allies will need to significantly strengthen their presence and cooperation in the Arctic following a new framework deal on Greenland agreed with...22 January 2026Read More... -
UK, US and Canada reaffirm backing for Lebanese army amid border security challenges
The United Kingdom has renewed its firm support for the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), underlining the army’s central role in safeguarding Lebanon’s...22 January 2026Read More... -
UK–Denmark defence talks spotlight high North security, Ukraine support and Nordic cooperation
The UK and Denmark are holding high-level defence talks in Copenhagen today as Defence Secretary John Healey MP meets his Danish counterpart, Troels...21 January 2026Read More... -
Jon Stewart jokes about annexing Belgium, mocks Trump’s Greenland ambitions
American comedian and satirist Jon Stewart has turned international politics into punchlines once again — this time by jokingly “claiming”...20 January 2026Read More... -
Britain open for investment: Reeves unveils talent and visa reforms at Davos
Britain is emerging as a haven of stability in an increasingly uncertain global economy, Chancellor Rachel Reeves will tell world business leaders...20 January 2026Read More... -
Global billionaire wealth hits record €16 trillion as inequality widens ahead of Davos Summit
The world’s richest people are wealthier than ever. The combined net worth of global billionaires surged by 16 percent last year, reaching a record...19 January 2026Read More...
Media
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UK culture secretary signals possible intervention in £500m Telegraph takeover
Britain’s culture secretary, Lisa Nandy, has signalled she may step in to review the proposed £500 million takeover of the Daily Telegraph by Daily...21 January 2026Read More... -
Prince Harry takes the stand as privacy lawsuit against Daily Mail publisher begins at High Court
Prince Harry has arrived at the High Court in London for the opening of a major privacy trial against the publisher of the Daily Mail, marking...19 January 2026Read More... -
Prince Harry to testify in High Court privacy battle against Daily Mail publisher
Prince Harry is set to return to a London courtroom next week, where he will personally give evidence in a high-profile privacy lawsuit against the...15 January 2026Read More... -
UK government turns to TikTok to publicise immigration raids amid voter backlash
The British government has taken its immigration message to TikTok, launching an official account that showcases raids on people accused of working...14 January 2026Read More... -
Keir Starmer threatens action against Elon Musk over AI ‘Deepfake’ abuse on X
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has issued a stark warning to Elon Musk, urging the tech billionaire to rein in his AI chatbot Grok after it was reportedly...13 January 2026Read More... -
BBC moves to dismiss Donald Trump’s $5bn defamation lawsuit over January 6 documentary
The BBC is preparing to ask a US court to throw out Donald Trump’s $5bn (£3.7bn) defamation lawsuit, arguing that the case has no legal footing...13 January 2026Read More... -
Meta blocks 550,000 social media accounts as Australia enforces world’s toughest youth ban
Meta has blocked more than half a million social media accounts in the opening days of Australia’s sweeping new law banning children under 16 from...12 January 2026Read More...

