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Captain John Narbrough’s journal faces export ban amid fears it could leave the UK
A rare 17th-century manuscript journal documenting Captain John Narbrough’s secret expedition to Spanish America and the Pacific has been placed under a temporary export ban, giving UKRead More... -
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...

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Asking prices for homes in the UK fell more sharply than usual in the past month, according to online property portal Rightmove. In its monthly report published Monday, the platform noted a
Domestic energy costs are predicted to rise slightly in the New Year, according to consultancy Cornwall Insight. The firm, renowned for its accurate forecasts, estimates that a household with

Thousands of low-income pensioners in Central Bedfordshire, who have lost access to the winter fuel allowance, may soon receive financial support through a one-off £200 payment.

The government has announced a sweeping reform of the children’s social care system, aiming to end years of neglect, shift the focus to early intervention, and keep families together

Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, is set to announce a private prosecution against two individuals involved in a brawl at Manchester Airport in July. The incident, which sparked widespread

This week, the Home Secretary will announce the establishment of a new Home Office unit designed to monitor police performance and enhance public safety. The initiative aims to address

Service families stationed overseas will benefit from thousands in annual childcare savings as the government extends its support for Armed Forces personnel. This move underscores the
The UK government has announced a groundbreaking £1 billion funding initiative aimed at transforming bus services across England, tackling the long-standing postcode lottery, and ensuring

Rotherham Council has announced grants of up to £250 for families and vulnerable residents struggling with the cost of living. The initiative is part of a broader support package funded by a

A new multi-million-pound grant fund has been launched by the UK Government to help steelworkers and their families in Port Talbot establish their own businesses. The initiative, part of a

