Culture
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£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... -
Blackpool Pleasure Beach to cut hours and close rides after £2.7m loss
One of the UK’s most iconic theme parks, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, has announced it will be closing some rides and reducing opening hours following a £2.7 million pre-tax loss.Read More... -
Charity shop stunned as rare Chinese Bible fetches £56,000 at auction
Staff at an Oxfam bookshop in Chelmsford were left "absolutely speechless" after a donated Bible sold at auction for an astonishing £56,280—far exceeding its estimated value of just £800.Read More... -
London Marathon 2025: a historic milestone for the UK’s capital race
The 2025 TCS London Marathon is gearing up to make history. Celebrating its 45th edition, the event is set to become the world’s largest marathon, surpassing the New York City Marathon'sRead More... -
British Museum tops UK visitor charts again in 2024
For the second consecutive year, the British Museum has claimed the title of the UK’s most-visited attraction. The iconic London institution welcomed an impressive 6,479,952 visitors in 2024,Read More... -
Britain's Bloomsbury Publishing expects annual trading to exceed forecasts
Bloomsbury Publishing (BMY.L) announced on Thursday that its annual trading performance is set to surpass market expectations, driven by strong demand for its fiction titles and anRead More... -
£1.1bn British Library expansion moves forward
Plans for a £1.1bn extension of the British Library are officially moving ahead, with completion expected by 2032, the developer has confirmed.Read More... -
Waterstones to leave historic Oxford bookstore for new Queen Street location
Oxford’s iconic Waterstones bookstore is set to leave its historic home in William Baker House and relocate to a new premises in the city centre.Read More... -
Edvard Munch’s portraits take center stage in new London exhibition
A new exhibition at London’s National Portrait Gallery is shining a light on Edvard Munch’s mastery of portraiture, revealing a deeper side to the artist best known for The Scream.Read More... -
This is London’s best bookshop, according to Time Out
Daunt Books in Marylebone takes the top spot, thanks to its stunning Edwardian interiors and exceptional book selection.Read More... -
King Charles shares the soundtrack of his life for Commonwealth Day
From the legendary reggae rhythms of Bob Marley to the chart-topping hits of Kylie Minogue and the soulful melodies of Raye, King Charles has unveiled a selection of songs that have shapedRead More...
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London was struck by a powerful thunderstorm early on Thursday morning, described by many as "biblical" in its intensity. The Met Office issued dual yellow weather alerts, cautioning
The Minister of State (Europe), Nusrat Ghani MP, recently held discussions with Evgenia Kara-Murza concerning the detention of her husband, Vladimir Kara-Murza.
Polls are set to open at 07:00 for millions of eligible voters in England and Wales as they prepare to cast their ballots in a range of elections. Across England, 107 local authorities will be holding
John Swinney is set to unveil his bid for SNP leadership and the position of first minister. The former senior figure in the Scottish government, with a tenure spanning 16 years until last year,
Uber is currently facing a substantial lawsuit filed by nearly 11,000 black cab drivers in London, amounting to a potential £250 million in damages. The drivers allege that Uber
Progress toward a comprehensive global treaty to combat plastic pollution took significant strides forward during the fourth Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-4) meeting
Efforts are underway to develop a new variety of bread that mirrors the taste and appearance of white bread while offering the health benefits of wholemeal alternatives.
PC Mohammed Adil, a member of the West Yorkshire Police force, is facing court appearances after being charged with two terrorism-related offences.
The Department for Transport, led by Guy Opperman MP, has announced a significant boost of £1.8 million for the Freight Innovation Fund, aimed at fostering innovation and supporting skilled
The UK has initiated its first return of a failed asylum seeker to Rwanda as part of a voluntary repatriation program. The individual, who remains unidentified, is believed to have flown to Kigali,