Culture
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British Library set for £1.1 billion expansion
The British Library, the largest in the UK, is set for a major transformation with a £1.1 billion expansion project now approved.Read More... -
Export bars placed on two 18th century Agostino Brunias paintings
Two paintings by the 18th-century Italian artist Agostino Brunias, both depicting scenes from the Caribbean island of St Vincent, have been placed under temporary export bars to give UKRead More... -
Pope recognizes Antoni Gaudí's "heroic virtues," puts him on path to sainthood
The Vatican has taken a significant step toward making renowned Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí a saint, officially recognizing his "heroic virtues." Often referred to as "God's architect,"Read More... -
Britain’s oldest Indian restaurant faces closure amid Central London lease dispute
Veeraswamy, the UK's oldest Indian restaurant, is facing the threat of closure just before reaching its centenary, due to a lease disagreement with the Crown Estate.Read More... -
Communities invited to nominate beloved UK traditions for National Heritage List
This summer, communities across the UK will be able to nominate their favourite traditions—from iconic celebrations like Notting Hill Carnival and Hogmanay to time-honoured crafts likeRead More... -
£20m museum renewal fund opens for England’s civic museums
Civic museums across England can now apply for a share of the new £20 million Museum Renewal Fund, aimed at boosting access to collections, enhancing educational programmes, andRead More... -
The underrated UK city that was England’s first capital — 1,000 years before London
Tucked away in Essex lies a city that predates London as England's capital by over a millennium. Rich in Roman and medieval history, Colchester only officially became a city in 2022 as part ofRead More... -
Universal Studios to open first UK theme park in Bedford by 2031, creating 28,000 jobs
The UK is officially getting its first Universal Studios theme park, with a grand opening set for 2031. The landmark project, backed by the UK government, is expected to bring in a staggeringRead More... -
MI5 lifts the veil on 115 years of secrets in new exhibition
For the first time in its 115-year history, MI5 is pulling back the curtain on its shadowy past. A new exhibition at the National Archives in London, MI5: Official Secrets, offers the public anRead More... -
Tourist tax could help revive London’s arts and culture scene
A growing number of voices are calling on the government to allow London to introduce a tourist tax, similar to those already in place in many popular European cities. The Centre for LondonRead More... -
£1bn Chinese ceramics gift to British Museum approved
The Charity Commission has officially approved the largest donation in the British Museum’s history—a collection of Chinese ceramics valued at around £1 billion.Read More... -
UK to return Nazi-looted painting to Jewish family
A 17th-century painting stolen by the Nazis in 1940 from a Jewish art collector in Belgium is set to be returned to the collector’s descendants, the British government announced on Saturday,Read More... -
Queen Camilla launches new Reading Medal to celebrate literary champions
Queen Camilla has unveiled The Queen’s Reading Room Medal, a new honor recognizing individuals who have made significant contributions to promoting books, reading, and literature in theirRead More...
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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.
Sir Keir Starmer is under increasing pressure from MPs and charities as the government prepares to unveil changes to the welfare system this week. Plans to cut spending on health-related
The Bank of England (BoE) is expected to keep interest rates unchanged this Thursday, as it cautiously navigates economic uncertainty driven by U.S. trade policies and mixed signals from the
The UK government is grappling with soaring costs for disability and long-term health benefits, a system that, despite its expense, still leaves many claimants struggling financially and