
Culture
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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... -
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...

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A 63-year-old man has been arrested by the Metropolitan Police in connection with the theft of 22 tonnes of high-end cheddar cheese, worth over £300,000, from a dairy in London.
British finance minister Rachel Reeves delivered her initial budget statement to parliament on Wednesday, revealing significant tax increases—the largest since 1993—and adjustments to fiscal
The teenager accused of fatally stabbing three young girls and injuring 10 others at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class remained silent in court on Wednesday while facing new charges related
British retailer Next announced on Wednesday that it expects annual profits to surpass £1 billion ($1.3 billion) for the first time, highlighting the success of the company's strategy
Israeli companies are increasingly choosing the London Stock Exchange (LSE) as a strategic platform for international exposure. Today, there are 22 Israeli-affiliated firms listed on the LSE with

On Wednesday, Britain’s new finance minister, Rachel Reeves, is expected to unveil one of the most substantial tax hikes in over 30 years. The tax measures aim to fund improvements in public

In response to rising homelessness, London Mayor Sadiq Khan has convened an urgent summit with Minister for Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Rushanara Ali MP, local councils, healthcare

The government has announced plans to revitalize the country’s housing market by transforming neglected brownfield sites into new housing developments. This effort, aimed at creating jobs
Over a million low-paid workers across the UK could soon see a boost in their wages as Chancellor Rachel Reeves reportedly plans to raise the minimum wage by more than 6%.
Over a million low-paid workers across the UK could soon see a boost in their wages as Chancellor Rachel Reeves reportedly plans to raise the minimum wage by more than 6%.

