
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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Charities across the UK are joining forces to implement a comprehensive plan aimed at safeguarding hedgehogs, particularly in response to their declining population in rural areas.

The UK has taken a major step forward in the use of drones, with its aviation regulator announcing on Tuesday that drones will now be permitted to inspect critical infrastructure like power
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has announced more than £100 million in investment deals for the city so far in 2024, defying the global economic downturn. In just 10 months, London has already
The UK is planning to simplify reporting rules for small businesses by removing redundant requirements, aiming to help them cut costs and operate more efficiently, according to an

Shares of major British bookmakers Entain (ENT.L), Evoke (EVOK.L), and Flutter (FLTRF.L) fell sharply on Monday following a report that the Labour government may impose a £3 billion

Optimism among large British businesses weakened ahead of the first annual budget of the newly elected Labour government, as concerns about global geopolitics dampened the outlook,

Labour’s long-standing support among Britain's Muslim voters declined significantly in this year’s general election due to the party’s stance on the Gaza war, according to recent figures.

A critical alert has been issued regarding Facebook and Gmail, as numerous users in the UK have reported being victims of hacking incidents. It is imperative for anyone with an email or social

The weekend will conclude with predominantly dry conditions throughout the UK, although temperatures will remain relatively low. In the coming days, a significant shift is anticipated as winds

Britain has officially unveiled its first comprehensive industrial strategy in seven years, coinciding with a significant investment summit in London. This initiative, announced on Sunday, reflects

