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‘Brain rot’ named Oxford Word of the Year 2024
After a public vote involving over 37,000 participants, Oxford Languages has officially named ‘brain rot’ as the Oxford Word of the Year for 2024. This decision reflects the evolvingRead More... -
Final tickets for London’s iconic New Year’s Eve fireworks go on sale Monday
The last chance to secure tickets for the Mayor of London’s renowned New Year’s Eve fireworks display arrives on Monday, 2 December, with sales opening at midday.Read More... -
London's pie and mash makers push for protected status to preserve Cockney tradition
Rick Poole, who grew up in his family’s pie and mash shop in London, is hopeful that a new campaign to secure protected status for the traditional Cockney dish will ensure its survival forRead More... -
Two Roman mosaics face risk of leaving the UK
Two Roman mosaics, valued at a combined total of £560,000, have been placed under a temporary export bar in an effort to give UK museums, galleries, or institutions the opportunity toRead More... -
UK author Samantha Harvey has won the Booker Prize for her ‘amazing’ space station novel ‘Orbital’
Samantha Harvey poses with the prize and her book "Orbital" at the Booker Prize Awards 2024, in London.Read More... -
Wales advances with tourism tax proposal
This month, the Welsh Parliament will begin considering a new law that could introduce a tourism tax for overnight visitors in certain areas of Wales. The proposal would grant local councils theRead More... -
Buckingham Palace to reveal more of Its hidden secrets to visitors
Buckingham Palace is set to reveal even more of its iconic spaces to the public during its traditional summer opening, offering an unprecedented experience for visitors.Read More... -
Book reveals King has cut off Prince Andrew’s funding
Prince Andrew’s financial support from King Charles has been terminated, claims a newly updated royal biography. The Duke of York, who has been facing significant financial challengesRead More... -
Renovation costs for Norwich Castle soar to £27.5m
The cost of a major restoration project at Norwich Castle, which aims to revitalize parts of the 900-year-old landmark, has significantly increased as the project nears completion.Read More... -
London's oldest garden centre with 'top-notch plants' ranked among the UK's best
Two of London’s beloved garden centres have earned spots on Mail Online’s list of the best in the UK, highlighting popular destinations for both plant enthusiasts and casual visitors alike.Read More... -
UCL staff raise alarms over ‘dismantling’ of University Art Museum
University College London (UCL) staff have expressed strong objections to the institution’s plans to repurpose its historic Art Museum, voicing concerns that the proposal disregards theRead More... -
Discover Ufford: Suffolk's charming village with an award-winning pub and scenic walks
Suffolk is known for its charming towns and villages, but this week we’re highlighting Ufford, a village that offers more than just picturesque scenery. With an award-winning pub and plenty ofRead More... -
UK’s National Gallery implements liquid ban following activist attacks on artworks
The National Gallery in London has introduced a ban on liquids in response to a series of activist attacks on its artworks, including Vincent van Gogh's iconic Sunflowers.Read More...
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Britain's shift towards renewable energy has reached an impressive milestone, with wind power setting new records and dominating the country's electricity mix.
A new report from the Environment Agency (EA) has revealed that one in four properties in England will be at risk of flooding by 2050 as the impacts of climate change intensify.
Former Home Secretary succeeds Stephen Crabb, emphasizing the importance of supporting Israel amid current challenges.
UK Sport has announced a significant investment of £330 million ($418 million) in Olympic and Paralympic sports as part of its preparations for the 2028 Los Angeles Games, though funding for
The UK's competition watchdog has approved Carlsberg's $4.23 billion acquisition of soft drinks maker Britvic, stating on Tuesday that the deal would not require an in-depth investigation.
The government has secured a major deal to bring military housing back into public ownership, aiming to improve living conditions for Armed Forces families and save taxpayers billions over
The Met Office has projected that 2025 will likely rank as one of the three warmest years ever recorded, continuing the trend of rising global temperatures.
The UK government has given the green light to Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky's £5.3 billion ($6.69 billion) acquisition of International Distribution Services (IDS), the parent company of
Average asking prices for newly listed homes in the UK dropped by 1.7% in December, reflecting seasonal trends, according to property website Rightmove. Despite the decline, market activity
The UK government has reported the removal of nearly 13,500 migrants since the July general election, marking the highest number in a six-month period since 2019. Home Secretary