
Culture
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Professor Dame Carol Black GBE reappointed as Chair of the British Library for 2026–2027
The UK Secretary of State has confirmed the extension of Professor Dame Carol Black GBE as Chair of the British Library, continuing her leadership from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027.Read More... -
Climate, community and care: Soma Surovi Jannat’s landmark exhibition at the Ashmolean Museum
From spring through autumn 2026, the Ashmolean Museum presents 'Soma Surovi Jannat: Climate Culture Care', a powerful new exhibition that places climateRead More... -
Londoners on trial: 700 years of crime revealed in a free City archives exhibition
From medieval pickpockets to notorious Victorian figures, seven centuries of crime, punishment and public fascination are laid bare in a new exhibition atRead More... -
Lost for centuries, Henry VIII’s golden love pendant finds a home at the British Museum
A golden heart pendant once symbolizing the doomed marriage of Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon has finally been secured for permanent display at the BritishRead More... -
British High Commission hosts Caledonian Ball in Lahore to celebrate growing Scotland–Pakistan partnership
The British High Commission brought a touch of Scotland to Lahore this week as it hosted the Caledonian Ball at the historic Sir Ganga Ram Residence, celebratingRead More... -
300-year-old Rysbrack Marble putti blocked from export as UK scrambles to save national treasure
A three-century-old marble sculpture by renowned eighteenth-century sculptor Michael Rysbrack has been placed under a temporary UK export ban, giving BritishRead More... -
Inside ICG PR: how an international PR agency shapes reputation for luxury, fashion, and cultural brands
Interview: the co-founder of Iris Consulting Group Iryna Kotlyarevska on building global visibility with cultural intelligenceRead More... -
London Zoo’s giraffes take centre stage in New London Underground poster celebrating 200 years of ZSL
London Zoo’s iconic giraffes have stepped into the spotlight with the launch of a striking new London Underground poster, marking the start of ZSL’s 200th anniversaryRead More... -
Rare 18th-century ‘Shock Dog’ sculpture by Anne Damer faces possible export from the UK
A rare 18th-century terracotta sculpture of a dog by pioneering British artist Anne Seymour Damer has been placed under a temporary export bar, amid concerns it could leave the UK unless aRead More... -
Astronomers Take Over: hands-on space gallery and live Planetarium shows launch at the National Maritime Museum
A new space adventure is landing in Greenwich. ‘Astronomers Take Over’, a playful, hands-on gallery led by real astronomers, opens at the National Maritime MuseumRead More... -
UK Prime Minister champions British theatre’s growing success in China during Shanghai visit
The Prime Minister has highlighted the growing global influence of British theatre during a visit to Shanghai, underlining how the UK’s creative industries are driving economic growth andRead More... -
King Charles and Queen Camilla host green carpet premiere at Windsor Castle for new Amazon prime film
King Charles, with Queen Camilla by his side, opened the doors of the longest-occupied castle in Europe for a sparkling evening at Windsor Castle, marking the premiere of ‘Finding Harmony –Read More...

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A 20-year-old woman has been arrested in south London as part of an ongoing counter-terrorism investigation into suspected online activity linked to the extremist group Daesh.
The Prime Minister welcomed United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres to Downing Street on 16 January 2026, reaffirming the United Kingdom’s strong and enduring commitment to

The government has announced a major push to modernise public services with the launch of CustomerFirst, a new specialist unit designed to cut delays, reduce bureaucracy and improve the
A vital piece of infrastructure that helps keep one of West Sussex’s most important wildlife habitats alive is set to be restored early next year.
The UK Foreign Office has issued an urgent travel advisory for British nationals planning trips to 16 countries, citing “serious concerns” over escalating regional tensions. Holidaymakers are

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has announced plans to increase council tax to help fund neighbourhood policing, crack down on mobile phone theft and build on recent progress in cutting serious
Spanish technology firm Indra has secured a major long-term contract with Transport for London (TfL) to operate and maintain the capital’s ticketing and control systems, in a deal valued at up

The British Army’s cyber specialists are set to move into a new, purpose-built home after the Ministry of Defence confirmed a £279 million investment to redevelop Duke of Gloucester Barracks
Plans for a major new settlement in Wychavon have taken a significant step forward after two outline planning applications were formally validated by Wychavon District Council.
London’s Mayor, Sadiq Khan, has launched a major new initiative aimed at helping thousands of families on low incomes access financial support they are legally entitled to but too often miss

