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London Zoo’s giraffes take centre stage in New London Underground poster celebrating 200 years of ZSL
London Zoo’s iconic giraffes have stepped into the spotlight with the launch of a striking new London Underground poster, marking the start of ZSL’s 200th anniversaryRead More... -
Rare 18th-century ‘Shock Dog’ sculpture by Anne Damer faces possible export from the UK
A rare 18th-century terracotta sculpture of a dog by pioneering British artist Anne Seymour Damer has been placed under a temporary export bar, amid concerns it could leave the UK unless aRead More... -
Astronomers Take Over: hands-on space gallery and live Planetarium shows launch at the National Maritime Museum
A new space adventure is landing in Greenwich. ‘Astronomers Take Over’, a playful, hands-on gallery led by real astronomers, opens at the National Maritime MuseumRead More... -
UK Prime Minister champions British theatre’s growing success in China during Shanghai visit
The Prime Minister has highlighted the growing global influence of British theatre during a visit to Shanghai, underlining how the UK’s creative industries are driving economic growth andRead More... -
King Charles and Queen Camilla host green carpet premiere at Windsor Castle for new Amazon prime film
King Charles, with Queen Camilla by his side, opened the doors of the longest-occupied castle in Europe for a sparkling evening at Windsor Castle, marking the premiere of ‘Finding Harmony –Read More... -
Karen Newman appointed to sculpt Queen Elizabeth II for National Memorial in St James’s Park
Renowned British sculptor Karen Newman MRSS has been appointed to create a new sculpture of Queen Elizabeth II as part of the UK’s national memorial to the late Monarch, the QueenRead More... -
UK government unveils £1.5bn culture investment to save 1,000 local venues and restore national pride
The government has announced a landmark £1.5 billion investment in arts, culture and heritage, pledging to safeguard more than 1,000 local venues across England and reverse years ofRead More... -
Museum of Oxford reveals 2026 programme focused on community stories, talks and events
The Museum of Oxford has unveiled its 2026 programme, setting out a year of talks, tours and hands-on events that place local people and shared histories firmly centre stage. The newRead More... -
£9m Claude Lorrain masterpiece faces possible export as UK scrambles to keep Baroque treasure
A Baroque landscape masterpiece valued at £9 million has been placed under a temporary export ban, giving UK institutions a final opportunity to keep the work in the country.Read More... -
Welsh towns invited to compete for first-ever UK Town of Culture title
Could a Welsh town become the very first UK Town of Culture? Communities across Wales are being invited to step into the national spotlight as the UK launches its inaugural Town of CultureRead More... -
In Bloom: How plants shaped Britain and the modern world
Plants surround us every day – in our gardens, our homes and even in our cups of tea – yet few of us stop to consider the extraordinary journeys they have taken to get here.Read More... -
UK launches first town of culture competition to revive local pride and boost economic growth
The government has officially launched the UK’s first-ever Town of Culture competition, marking a major new push to restore pride in communities and drive cultural-led economic growthRead More... -
Government announces academy trust inspections to strengthen school accountability
New academy trust inspections to boost transparency for parents and strengthen outcomes for childrenRead More...

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed his confidence in City Minister Tulip Siddiq on Monday, as she faces growing calls to step down amid a financial corruption investigation in

This summer, Wales is on track to finish one of the UK’s largest and most technically complex road projects. Funded by the Welsh Government at a cost of £1.4 billion, the project aims to boost

Millions of patients will soon have access to more appointments closer to home, speeding up the treatment process, as part of a newly announced plan aimed at reducing hospital backlogs.

By the end of Monday, Justin Welby will ceremonially relinquish his role as Archbishop of Canterbury by laying down his ceremonial staff. Following his resignation, Welby has largely stayed out

The UK’s service sector maintained growth momentum in December, as indicated by data released on Monday, though the final quarter of the year remained subdued overall.
New car registrations in the UK recorded growth in 2024, according to industry data released on Monday, marking the end of a difficult year for the automotive sector as it navigates a

Councillors have celebrated a significant milestone in Bristol’s environmental progress, as Bristol City Council continues its rapid transition away from fossil fuel dependency.
Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm in north Somerset is inviting the public to drop off their old Christmas trees, which will be used to enrich the lives of various animals, including spectacled bears, rhinos,
Heavy snowfall overnight forced several UK airports, including Manchester, Liverpool, and Birmingham, to close their runways, leading to widespread delays, cancellations, and flight diversions.

Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, has sought to distance himself from Elon Musk's recent backing of jailed far-right activist Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, better known as Tommy Robinson.

