
Culture
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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... -
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...

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Counter-terrorism police in London have arrested six individuals on suspicion of involvement with the banned militant group, the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK).

Supermarket loyalty schemes deliver real savings for shoppers, according to an investigation by the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). The inquiry was launched in response to

Daniel Andreas San Diego, a fugitive on the FBI’s most-wanted terrorist list since 2009, was arrested in Wales on Monday. The operation was carried out by Britain’s National Crime Agency,
Prince Harry, alongside other prominent British figures, will see their privacy lawsuits against the publisher of the Daily Mail go to trial in early 2026, London's High Court confirmed on Tuesday.

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fined Barclays £40 million ($50.9 million) for failing to disclose payments made to Qatari entities during the 2008 financial crisis.

Members of Parliament are set to vote on a "landmark" Tobacco and Vapes Bill aimed at addressing the increasing use of vapes among children and those under 18. The vote, scheduled for

Visitors to popular Welsh destinations, such as Tenby in Pembrokeshire, may face a nightly tourism tax starting in April 2027, subject to parliamentary approval. Under the proposed legislation,

London’s Mayor, Sadiq Khan, has introduced a bold initiative to create rent-controlled homes aimed at making housing more affordable for the city’s key workers. The proposed Key Worker

The UK faced widespread travel disruption on Monday as the aftermath of Storm Bert continued to wreak havoc, bringing severe flooding and claiming four lives over the weekend.

UK Unveils New Laboratory for AI Security Research at NATO Cyber Defence Conference

