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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... -
Sally Rooney warns UK readers may lose access to her books amid Palestine Action ban
Irish novelist Sally Rooney has told the High Court she may be forced to halt publication of her books in the UK — and potentially withdraw existing titles —Read More... -
Cambridge Dictionary reveals ‘Parasocial’ as Word of the Year 2025
Cambridge Dictionary has selected “parasocial” as its Word of the Year for 2025, highlighting the growing public fascination with one-sided relationshipsRead More... -
‘Banksy’s ‘Girl with Balloon’ was stolen from my gallery – London is not safe for art’
The head of a central London gallery says he has abandoned his Fitzrovia exhibition space after a £270,000 Banksy print was stolen in a brazen smash-and-grab raid.Read More... -
London Art Fair to return in January 2026 with expanded global line-up
The London Art Fair will return to the capital from 21–25 January 2026, marking its 38th edition with an expanded roster of Modern and Contemporary galleries from the UK and abroad.Read More... -
Gold pocket watch owned by Titanic couple could fetch £800,000 at auction
A gold pocket watch recovered from Isidor and Ida Straus — the elderly couple immortalised in the 1997 film Titanic — is expected to sell for at least £800,000 when it goes under the hammerRead More... -
Blenheim Palace unveils luxury new summer festival with Katy Perry, Teddy Swims and Pete Tong
Blenheim Palace is set to join the UK’s major festival circuit next year with the launch of the Blenheim Palace Festival 2026, a new music and arts celebration staged against the statelyRead More... -
Jewish Small Communities Network celebrated in Parliament
Representatives from more than 50 Jewish communities across the UK gathered at the House of Commons on Wednesday for a Parliamentary lunch hosted by MP Andrew Snowden, theRead More... -
UK war memorials to receive £2 million preservation boost ahead of Remembrance Sunday
War memorials across the UK are set to receive a major funding boost as the government commits £2 million to safeguard tributes to fallen servicemen and women for future generations.Read More...

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David Davis, the Conservative MP for Goole and former lead Brexit negotiator, has recently acknowledged that fostering closer ties with Europe is simply ‘common sense’—a statement that
Since the mid-2010s, England and Wales have experienced a significant increase in violent crimes and sexual offences. The rise in these types of crimes is particularly concerning, as it
Reform UK is positioning itself as the primary challenger to Labour, with Nigel Farage driving plans to transform the party into a significant far-right force. The party now boasts nearly 100,000

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, joined by Chair of the London Assembly Andrew Boff AM, and Len Duvall OBE AM, Chair of the City Hall Branch of the Royal British Legion and Armed Forces
Britain has appointed Jonathan Powell, former chief of staff to ex-prime minister Tony Blair, as its new national security adviser. This role places Powell at the forefront of addressing global
British Airways parent company IAG reported a 15% increase in quarterly operating profit, surpassing market expectations, and expressed confidence in future travel demand.

Britain’s labor market continued to show signs of slowing down in October, according to a recent survey indicating the weakest wage growth since early 2021. Additionally, tax hikes announced
Barclays now anticipates that the Bank of England (BoE) will maintain current interest rates at its December meeting, revising its earlier projection of a rate cut. This adjustment follows the

A secluded Scottish island offering nearly 10 acres of agricultural land and regular visits from otters, seals, and seabirds is now available for £125,000.

Lorry drivers are set to benefit from enhanced parking facilities, safer rest areas, and improved amenities like upgraded restaurants and showers, thanks to a £43 million investment from the

