Culture
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David Attenborough becomes oldest-ever daytime Emmy winner
Legendary broadcaster Sir David Attenborough has made history once again — this time as the oldest winner of a Daytime Emmy Award.Read More... -
National Children’s Choir of Great Britain opens London auditions across four dates
Children aged 9-19 who love singing may audition to join the choirs from Easter 2026Read More... -
Cheers to change: cutting red tape could bring more food, music and fun to your local
The Government is kicking off a fast-track review to scrap outdated licensing rules that have been holding back pubs, bars, and community events — and they want to hear directly from theRead More... -
£20 million boost to keep local museums open and thriving
Millions of people across England will continue to enjoy their local museums thanks to a new £20 million government investment.Read More... -
Robbie Williams’ Istanbul concert canceled over safety concerns
British pop star Robbie Williams announced that his upcoming concert in Istanbul has been canceled after local authorities decided to call off the show due to safety concerns.Read More... -
Aloha London: British Museum honors the Hawaiian Kingdom’s journey across cceans
Two hundred years after Hawaiian royalty first set foot in London, their story will be brought to life in a new British Museum exhibition titled “Hawai‘i: A Kingdom Crossing Oceans”.Read More... -
Chained Bibles and tiny dictionaries: 600 years of the Guildhall Library
Six centuries ago, Richard “Dick” Whittington – yes, the very one from the folk tale – left money in his will to set up a library in London. Today, that library is celebrating its 600th birthday...Read More... -
World’s First Youth Culture Museum to open in Camden, London
London is set to welcome the world’s first museum dedicated solely to youth culture this December, based in Camden at the St. Pancras Campus on Georgiana Street. The Museum of YouthRead More... -
YouTube creators added £2.2bn to the UK economy in 2024
YouTube creators pumped an impressive £2.2bn into the UK economy last year, supporting around 45,000 jobs, according to new research from Oxford Economics.Read More... -
Royal visit celebrates the reopening of Lloyd’s Register’s historic London headquarters
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has officially reopened the newly refurbished Lloyd’s Register headquarters in central London—a building steeped in maritime history that is now lookingRead More...
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A major constitutional reform took a significant step forward today [Tuesday 15 October] with the Second Reading of the House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill in the House of Commons.
The government has unveiled plans for a new National Wealth Fund (NWF) to be headquartered in Leeds, marking a significant shift towards economic stability and growth in the UK.
Charities across the UK are joining forces to implement a comprehensive plan aimed at safeguarding hedgehogs, particularly in response to their declining population in rural areas.
The UK has taken a major step forward in the use of drones, with its aviation regulator announcing on Tuesday that drones will now be permitted to inspect critical infrastructure like power
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has announced more than £100 million in investment deals for the city so far in 2024, defying the global economic downturn. In just 10 months, London has already
The UK is planning to simplify reporting rules for small businesses by removing redundant requirements, aiming to help them cut costs and operate more efficiently, according to an
Shares of major British bookmakers Entain (ENT.L), Evoke (EVOK.L), and Flutter (FLTRF.L) fell sharply on Monday following a report that the Labour government may impose a £3 billion
Optimism among large British businesses weakened ahead of the first annual budget of the newly elected Labour government, as concerns about global geopolitics dampened the outlook,
Labour’s long-standing support among Britain's Muslim voters declined significantly in this year’s general election due to the party’s stance on the Gaza war, according to recent figures.
A critical alert has been issued regarding Facebook and Gmail, as numerous users in the UK have reported being victims of hacking incidents. It is imperative for anyone with an email or social