
Culture
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Government announces academy trust inspections to strengthen school accountability
New academy trust inspections to boost transparency for parents and strengthen outcomes for childrenRead More... -
Cumbrian animated flood film scoops international science award
A short animated film featuring a red squirrel from Cumbria has won an international education award, shining a global spotlight on how trees can help tackle floodingRead More... -
Inside an immersive Guildhall Art Gallery exhibition inspired by the London Tube
The sensory world of the London Tube is brought vividly to life in a new immersive exhibition at Guildhall Art Gallery, uniting painter Jock McFadyen RA with musicianRead More... -
Researchers uncover ‘lost geometric code’ embedded in Oxford and Britain’s historic buildings
Researchers say they have uncovered a long-forgotten geometric code woven into some of Britain’s most famous historic buildings, including landmarks in Oxford.Read More... -
IWM Duxford to open new Second World War rooms revealing unseen artefacts and daily life of wartime pilots
IWM Duxford is set to open three newly restored Second World War spaces, offering visitors an intimate look at the lives of aircrew stationed at the Cambridgeshire airfield during the conflict.Read More... -
War-torn Trafalgar Union Flag faces possible departure from UK
A rare Union Flag that led the British charge at the Battle of Trafalgar has been placed under an export bar, giving UK institutions the chance to keep the historic relic in the country.Read More... -
Barbican to host Liam Young’s first UK solo exhibition in 2026
The Barbican has announced ‘In Other Worlds’, the first UK solo exhibition by artist, director and BAFTA-nominated producer Liam Young. Opening May 2026, the immersive show will exploreRead More... -
The Manchester Museum displays thousands of African artefacts it knows little about
A museum in northwest England has unveiled a new gallery showcasing thousands of African artefacts, many of which the institution admits it knows very little about. The exhibition aims toRead More... -
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...

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Westminster Hall, the oldest building on the parliamentary estate, dating back to 1097, has established its Chanukah celebration as an annual tradition, as confirmed by Lord John Mann.

Britain's energy regulator, Ofgem, has announced proposed reforms to address how energy companies manage customers with outstanding debts, suggesting the introduction of tariffs exempt

The UK government has unveiled a comprehensive reform of its planning system to accelerate growth and meet an ambitious target of constructing 1.5 million new homes within the next five

A new pilot project in London will see stalking offenders fitted with GPS tracking devices upon release from prison, aiming to protect victims and reduce reoffending. Announced by Mayor Sadiq

A bold 10-year Prison Capacity Strategy aims to create 14,000 new prison places by 2031, ensuring the justice system can accommodate dangerous criminals and keep communities safe.
Jolly's, a historic department store in Bath and one of Europe’s oldest, is preparing to close its doors after over two centuries of operation. "Closing down" signs have appeared in the shop

HSBC has lost its appeal to overturn a London court decision allowing a senior banker’s discrimination lawsuit to proceed. The case involves allegations that the bank victimized and
Sterling reached its strongest level against the euro in two-and-a-half years on Wednesday, buoyed by a relatively hawkish Bank of England (BoE) stance and political uncertainty in France and

Marks & Spencer (M&S), one of Britain’s leading retailers, is entering the crucial Christmas trading period with strong momentum in its food business. According to market researcher NIQ,

London’s Canary Wharf business district announced on Tuesday that it has secured a £610 million ($777 million) refinancing deal from U.S. investment firm Apollo Global Management.

