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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... -
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...

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In a groundbreaking move, councils across England will receive nearly £1 billion in funding next year to tackle, reduce, and prevent homelessness. This historic investment is part of the

Inflation in the United Kingdom surged to an eight-month high in November, according to official data released on Wednesday. While the Bank of England (BoE) took some solace in the

The Home Secretary has unveiled a comprehensive package of measures aimed at protecting the public and young people from the growing threat of youth radicalisation.

King Charles III will attend a solemn ceremony at the Auschwitz concentration camp on January 27, marking the 80th anniversary of its liberation. The monarch’s visit will be part of an

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

