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National Gallery unveils ambitious exhibition programme for 2026
The National Gallery has announced a landmark line-up of exhibitions for 2026, spanning five centuries of European art and bringing together rare loans, first-ever UK presentations, and iconicRead More... -
OUP India launches 100 libraries for underprivileged children across Uttar Pradesh
Oxford University Press (OUP) India has partnered with the National Book Trust (NBT) to establish 100 libraries for underprivileged children across Anganwadi centres inRead More... -
Children’s author Iryna Kotlyarevska: “Stories born from family evenings”
Iryna Kotlyarevska is a name increasingly found on the shelves of family libraries. A mother of four, a Bachelor of Philosophy, a Master of Political Science, and the creator of the worlds ofRead More... -
Ashmolean Museum passes one million visitors for first time since 2008
The Ashmolean Museum in Oxford has recorded more than one million visitors in a single year, the first time it has reached the milestone in 16 years, the institutionRead More... -
Writer’s Award 2026 honours Jacqueline Crooks and Vanessa Londoño
Jacqueline Crooks and Vanessa Londoño have been named the 2026 recipients of the Eccles Institute and Hay Festival Global Writer’s Award. The announcement was made Monday evening atRead More... -
At Britain’s first plant-based Michelin-Star restaurant, most diners aren’t vegan
At Plates, the first fully plant-based restaurant in Britain to earn a Michelin star, the dining room is full most nights — yet the vast majority of guests aren’t vegan.Read More... -
Sally Rooney warns UK readers may lose access to her books amid Palestine Action ban
Irish novelist Sally Rooney has told the High Court she may be forced to halt publication of her books in the UK — and potentially withdraw existing titles —Read More... -
Cambridge Dictionary reveals ‘Parasocial’ as Word of the Year 2025
Cambridge Dictionary has selected “parasocial” as its Word of the Year for 2025, highlighting the growing public fascination with one-sided relationshipsRead More... -
‘Banksy’s ‘Girl with Balloon’ was stolen from my gallery – London is not safe for art’
The head of a central London gallery says he has abandoned his Fitzrovia exhibition space after a £270,000 Banksy print was stolen in a brazen smash-and-grab raid.Read More... -
London Art Fair to return in January 2026 with expanded global line-up
The London Art Fair will return to the capital from 21–25 January 2026, marking its 38th edition with an expanded roster of Modern and Contemporary galleries from the UK and abroad.Read More... -
Gold pocket watch owned by Titanic couple could fetch £800,000 at auction
A gold pocket watch recovered from Isidor and Ida Straus — the elderly couple immortalised in the 1997 film Titanic — is expected to sell for at least £800,000 when it goes under the hammerRead More...

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The Church of England's second-highest-ranking official, Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell, has called for repentance and transformation within the institution as it grapples with the fallout

Dame Angela Eagle, the Minister for Border Security and Asylum, has expressed her gratitude to the thousands of Border Force and Immigration Enforcement staff working diligently to ensure
Councillors in Barnsley have approved plans to raise their basic allowance by approximately £400 for the next financial year. The decision, made at a council meeting last month, comes amid

The UK government has significantly escalated efforts to combat illegal working across England since the summer, targeting rogue employers and disrupting exploitative practices.

British homebuilder Vistry (VTY.L) issued its third profit warning for fiscal 2024 on Tuesday, attributing the downgrade to delays in year-end transactions and project completions.

Lord Stuart Peach’s visit underscored the UK’s ongoing commitment to promoting security, stability, and prosperity in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), while supporting its aspirations for

The UK housing market showed signs of cautious recovery in November, with the average house price rising to £267,500, according to data from Zoopla. This figure reflects a 1.9% increase
Aviva has finalized an agreement to acquire its competitor, Direct Line, in a landmark £3.7 billion transaction, solidifying its position as a dominant player in the UK insurance market.

The UK economy showed no growth in the third quarter, according to revised figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on Monday. The ONS downgraded its estimate for gross

Thousands of people gathered at the ancient Stonehenge monument to welcome the winter solstice sunrise, celebrating themes of renewal, rebirth, and unity. The site opened its Monument

