Media
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BBC cancels Boris Johnson interview after Laura Kuenssberg’s 'embarrassing mistake'An interview with former prime minister Boris Johnson, set to promote his upcoming memoir, has been cancelled by the BBC after presenter Laura Kuenssberg accidentally sent her briefing03 October 2024Read More...
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UK puts world's oldest Sunday newspaper, The Observer, up for saleThe Observer, the world's oldest Sunday newspaper, may soon change hands as its owner, the Guardian Media Group (GMG), has entered negotiations to sell it to the18 September 2024Read More...
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BBC breached own guidelines 1,553 times on Israel, report claimsThe BBC allegedly violated its editorial guidelines 1,553 times over a four-month period starting on October 7, 2023, according to a new report.10 September 2024Read More...
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AI-altered content erodes trust in science, warns Oxford professorA growing body of research indicates that between 33% and 50% of Americans struggle to distinguish between real and altered digital content. One leading researcher argues04 September 2024Read More...
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The London Weekly and SW1 Politics launched Westminster Weekly in August 2024The London Weekly is an online newspaper which was launched in 2008 by a group of British journalists who wrote about politics, the economy, culture, and sports.08 August 2024Read More...
Culture
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Guildhall Library celebrates 600th anniversary with exhibition honoring founder and London’s legendary figureSix centuries ago, the first library at Guildhall was established through a bequest from Richard Whittington, a former Lord Mayor of the City of London, who was renowned as a shrewdRead More...
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Honiara: London Fashion Week show Blo Iumi returns bigger and better in 2024The British High Commission in Honiara hosted its second edition of the popular London Fashion Week Show Blo Iumi on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, featuringRead More...
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Wiener Holocaust Library reopens after major renovations with exhibition on Jewish émigré sculptor Fred KormisThe world’s oldest Holocaust studies library and research center, the Wiener Holocaust Library, is set to reopen its doors on September 20th following extensiveRead More...
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Van Gogh's 'Les Canots Amarrés' expected to fetch $50 million at Hong Kong auctionA painting by Vincent van Gogh, titled "Les canots amarrés" (The Anchored Boats), is set to be auctioned at Christie's 20th and 21st Century Evening Auction inRead More...
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Silk Roads at the British Museum: a first glimpse at a route of vast historical importanceThe upcoming "Silk Roads" exhibition at the British Museum promises to be an expansive exploration of one of history's most significant trade networks.Read More...
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Library closures are a 'decimation,' says former Children's LaureateFormer Children's Laureate Michael Rosen has strongly condemned the closure of libraries across the UK, describing it as a "decimation." Rosen, who grew up in Harrow,Read More...
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Historic painting once owned by Britain's first Prime Minister faces export riskA temporary export bar has been placed on Le Rêve de L’Artiste, a painting by the influential 18th-century French artist Jean-Antoine Watteau, to allow time for a UK galleryRead More...
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National Gallery enlists social media influencers to attract Gen Z and shed 'stuffy' imageIn an effort to draw in Gen Z visitors and refresh its image, the National Gallery has teamed up with social media influencers to promote its art and engage with aRead More...
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Liverpool library rises from the ashes: community defies UK riotsAmid a wave of community support, a library in Liverpool is rebuilding after being set on fire during a series of racist riots that swept across England last week.Read More...
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Banksy's latest artwork in London stolen just hours after unveilingAnother of Banksy's animal-themed artworks was stolen in London only hours after it was unveiled. The piece, which featured a stencil of a wolf howling towards the sky, was painted on whatRead More...
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UK museums introduce child-friendly hours for summer visitorsSeveral museums and galleries across London and the UK are introducing designated child-friendly hours this summer to make parents feel more comfortable bringingRead More...
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Cineworld to close six UK cinemas in major restructuring effortCineworld has announced its decision to close six cinemas across the UK as part of a comprehensive restructuring plan. The closures come as the world'sRead More...
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The University of Glasgow has been selected to lead the newly established Responsible Electronics and Circular Technologies Centre (REACT), a £5.5 million initiative aimed at promoting
Ofqual is urging schools and colleges to prioritize cyber security after a recent poll revealed the risks associated with inadequate cyber hygiene.
Oxford Brookes University has made a significant leap in the latest national university rankings, climbing 11 places from its 2024 position of 61st to secure 50th place
European embassies in London are actively lobbying the UK government to exempt international schools from the upcoming 20 per cent VAT charge on private
The city of Manchester, in northern England, has officially opened the first phase of a £1.7 billion ($2.3 billion) science and technology innovation hub.
A recent survey conducted by University Jewish Chaplaincy (UJC) highlights the impact of the 7 October Hamas attacks on Jewish students in the UK.
Scottish universities are stepping up efforts to support academics seeking refuge from conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza, and other regions facing political instability.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that all schools across the UK will be required to teach students about the Holocaust, as part of a new national
Strictly limiting the number of private school students admitted to Oxford, Cambridge, and other top universities to just 10% is a "radical" measure necessary
The number of primary school students in London is projected to decline by 52,000 by 2028, which is twice the national average, according to analysis reported by the