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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... -
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...

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The Bank of England is expected to reduce its Bank Rate by 0.25% to 4.75% on November 7, according to a Reuters survey of 72 economists. However, nearly two-thirds of these economists

British shop prices saw their steepest decline in over three years this October, but upcoming budget measures from Finance Minister Rachel Reeves may risk reigniting inflation, the British Retail

A recent court session has issued a clear message to unregistered boat owners on the Thames: register your vessels or face the consequences. Despite prior warnings, numerous owners failed
London tenants are allocating up to 60% of their income toward rent, a burden far heavier than in other parts of England and Wales.

British rail ticketing firm Trainline has once again raised its full-year revenue forecast, marking the second increase in under two months, citing a strong performance in the second half

London Mayor Sadiq Khan joined thousands at Trafalgar Square to celebrate Diwali, bringing together a lively mix of cultural expressions. The event featured hundreds of dancers in vibrant,

On Sunday, several Labour lawmakers criticized UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer for allegedly adopting a "colonial mindset" and attempting to sideline countries seeking discussions on
New data reveals that rent prices are increasing across all five southeast London boroughs, with Greenwich seeing the steepest rise.

A British man, Gabriel Budasz, 24, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for encouraging terrorism, including inciting violence against Jewish communities. Budasz was found guilty on four
Heathrow Airport anticipates setting a new record by handling 83.8 million passengers in 2024, spurred by a summer surge in travel. Between June and September alone, 30.7 million travelers

