Culture
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£1bn Chinese ceramics gift to British Museum approved
The Charity Commission has officially approved the largest donation in the British Museum’s history—a collection of Chinese ceramics valued at around £1 billion.Read More... -
UK to return Nazi-looted painting to Jewish family
A 17th-century painting stolen by the Nazis in 1940 from a Jewish art collector in Belgium is set to be returned to the collector’s descendants, the British government announced on Saturday,Read More... -
Queen Camilla launches new Reading Medal to celebrate literary champions
Queen Camilla has unveiled The Queen’s Reading Room Medal, a new honor recognizing individuals who have made significant contributions to promoting books, reading, and literature in theirRead More... -
Blackpool Pleasure Beach to cut hours and close rides after £2.7m loss
One of the UK’s most iconic theme parks, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, has announced it will be closing some rides and reducing opening hours following a £2.7 million pre-tax loss.Read More... -
Charity shop stunned as rare Chinese Bible fetches £56,000 at auction
Staff at an Oxfam bookshop in Chelmsford were left "absolutely speechless" after a donated Bible sold at auction for an astonishing £56,280—far exceeding its estimated value of just £800.Read More... -
London Marathon 2025: a historic milestone for the UK’s capital race
The 2025 TCS London Marathon is gearing up to make history. Celebrating its 45th edition, the event is set to become the world’s largest marathon, surpassing the New York City Marathon'sRead More... -
British Museum tops UK visitor charts again in 2024
For the second consecutive year, the British Museum has claimed the title of the UK’s most-visited attraction. The iconic London institution welcomed an impressive 6,479,952 visitors in 2024,Read More... -
Britain's Bloomsbury Publishing expects annual trading to exceed forecasts
Bloomsbury Publishing (BMY.L) announced on Thursday that its annual trading performance is set to surpass market expectations, driven by strong demand for its fiction titles and anRead More... -
£1.1bn British Library expansion moves forward
Plans for a £1.1bn extension of the British Library are officially moving ahead, with completion expected by 2032, the developer has confirmed.Read More... -
Waterstones to leave historic Oxford bookstore for new Queen Street location
Oxford’s iconic Waterstones bookstore is set to leave its historic home in William Baker House and relocate to a new premises in the city centre.Read More... -
Edvard Munch’s portraits take center stage in new London exhibition
A new exhibition at London’s National Portrait Gallery is shining a light on Edvard Munch’s mastery of portraiture, revealing a deeper side to the artist best known for The Scream.Read More... -
This is London’s best bookshop, according to Time Out
Daunt Books in Marylebone takes the top spot, thanks to its stunning Edwardian interiors and exceptional book selection.Read More... -
King Charles shares the soundtrack of his life for Commonwealth Day
From the legendary reggae rhythms of Bob Marley to the chart-topping hits of Kylie Minogue and the soulful melodies of Raye, King Charles has unveiled a selection of songs that have shapedRead More...
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British house prices surged in March, marking their fastest annual growth since December 2022, according to a survey released on Tuesday. The data underscores a continuing trend of easing
A startling poll has raised concerns for the Conservative Party's prospects in London, indicating a possible scenario where they could be left without representation in the city's
Bristol has taken the lead as the van dweller capital of the UK, with approximately 800 individuals residing on the city's streets, a trend fueled by the ongoing cost of living crisis.
Scotland has put into effect its new hate crime law, sparking debates over its potential implications for free speech. Critics, including JK Rowling and Elon Musk, argue that the legislation could
Many households have been feeling the pinch of high energy costs, but relief is finally here. Energy prices have dropped to their lowest level in two years, thanks to the latest price cap
In a significant move, the government has raised the minimum wage, known as the National Living Wage, by over £1 for the first time, providing a much-needed boost for 2.7 million low-paid
Refugees residing in Wales will no longer benefit from free public transportation following the Welsh government's decision to discontinue the Welcome Ticket scheme.
On Saturday, seven small boats carrying 349 individuals made the journey across the English Channel, as reported by the Home Office. This brings the total number of migrant crossings for the
In a blend of demonstration and festivity, boaters from various corners of the UK have assembled in London to voice their opposition to what they perceive as unjust price escalations that pose
In a recent announcement, Britain's government has shifted its strategy regarding minimum wage increments, opting to ease the pace of increases aimed at closing the wage gap between