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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... -
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...

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Daniel Abed Khalife, a former British soldier accused of sharing sensitive information with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, pleaded guilty on Monday to escaping from prison while

Police and security services in the UK are actively working to ensure the safety of all communities, following a commitment by the Government to prevent antisemitic incidents from disrupting

A new Digital Veteran Card will soon be available to former service personnel, simplifying the process of proving veteran status and enhancing access to essential support services.

British Defence Minister John Healey stated on Monday that he anticipates the incoming Trump administration will continue to support NATO and maintain its commitment to Ukraine in its

For the first time in four years, pay awards for public sector workers in the UK are set to surpass those in the private sector, according to a new report by the Chartered Institute of Personnel
A popular pub in Central London has drawn criticism for implementing a £2 surcharge on pints ordered after 10pm as part of a surge pricing policy. This change, which is not listed on the

Rail passengers have been alerted to significant changes at Birmingham New Street station aimed at improving punctuality. Starting Sunday, passengers must be on board their train

Keir Starmer and his wife, Victoria, joined the congregation of 500 attendees at South Hampstead Synagogue for a special centenary Shabbat celebration. During the event, the Prime Minister
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

