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IWM Duxford to open new Second World War rooms revealing unseen artefacts and daily life of wartime pilots
IWM Duxford is set to open three newly restored Second World War spaces, offering visitors an intimate look at the lives of aircrew stationed at the Cambridgeshire airfield during the conflict.Read More... -
War-torn Trafalgar Union Flag faces possible departure from UK
A rare Union Flag that led the British charge at the Battle of Trafalgar has been placed under an export bar, giving UK institutions the chance to keep the historic relic in the country.Read More... -
Barbican to host Liam Young’s first UK solo exhibition in 2026
The Barbican has announced ‘In Other Worlds’, the first UK solo exhibition by artist, director and BAFTA-nominated producer Liam Young. Opening May 2026, the immersive show will exploreRead More... -
The Manchester Museum displays thousands of African artefacts it knows little about
A museum in northwest England has unveiled a new gallery showcasing thousands of African artefacts, many of which the institution admits it knows very little about. The exhibition aims toRead More... -
Captain John Narbrough’s journal faces export ban amid fears it could leave the UK
A rare 17th-century manuscript journal documenting Captain John Narbrough’s secret expedition to Spanish America and the Pacific has been placed under a temporary export ban, giving UKRead More... -
Earliest evidence of human fire-making unearthed in Suffolk
A team led by the British Museum has uncovered what is now the earliest known evidence of humans deliberately making fire—dating back around 400,000 years—at a site in Barnham,Read More... -
Rothschild 15th-century prayer book set to fetch up to $7 million at Sotheby’s auction
Ultra-rare 15th-century mahzor features vivid medieval illustrationsRead More... -
Ray Winstone honoured with Freedom of the City of London
Ray Winstone, one of the UK’s most celebrated ‘hard man’ actors, has been awarded the Freedom of the City of London in recognition of his extensive charitable and fundraising work.Read More... -
Golden Globe 2026 nominations announced ahead of January ceremony
The nominations for the 83rd annual Golden Globe Awards were unveiled on Monday, setting the stage for the first major awards ceremony of the season on January 11.Read More... -
Mayor of London granted right to use historic GLC coat of arms
The Mayor of London has been officially granted permission to use the historic coat of arms once belonging to the former Greater London Council (GLC), following approval from the King.Read More... -
Who will shape the National Gallery’s tomorrow? Architects shortlisted for landmark expansion
The National Gallery has announced a shortlist of six architectural teams competing to design a major new wing as part of its ambitious £750 million Project DomaniRead More... -
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...

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Investigation to determine Google’s market status and impact on the UK
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Nigel Farage's right-wing party, Reform UK, has emerged as the second most popular political force in Britain, trailing the Labour Party by only one percentage point, according to a YouGov

Sainsbury’s and Asda have issued an urgent recall of a widely used £1 lunchbox favourite, warning customers not to consume the product.

Top-secret MI5 files, now made public, unveil first-hand accounts of confessions from three of Britain’s most infamous double agents—Kim Philby, Anthony Blunt, and others from the

Former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced on Monday that she and her husband, Peter Murrell, have decided to end their marriage. This decision comes nearly two years after
London Heathrow Airport capped off 2024 with its highest-ever December passenger numbers, including an unexpected 13% rise in traffic on Christmas Day compared to the

The government has announced a new initiative aimed at leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to stimulate economic growth and enhance the efficiency of public services across the UK.

Job vacancies in London’s financial sector fell by nearly 20% in the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to the previous quarter, reaching their lowest point since June 2020, according to

