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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The Department for Transport has announced a significant investment of £38.3 million to bolster safety measures on 17 of England's highest risk roads, benefiting drivers and road users alike.
Rishi Sunak's four-month-old nephew has recently entered the realm of multi-millionaires, courtesy of a generous gift from his grandfather, NR Narayana Murthy, the co-founder of Infosys and
The UK faces a critical juncture in its energy transition as the demand for green energy surges, prompting a call for a £58 billion overhaul of the national grid by 2035.
Prince William is set to visit Sheffield to shine a spotlight on homelessness initiatives, continuing his dedication to addressing this pressing issue. Following the successful launch of the
The UK has unveiled a pioneering digital development strategy, aimed at spearheading global efforts to ensure inclusivity and equitable access to digital opportunities.
Bath & North East Somerset Council allocated £12,600 towards hosting Queen Camilla last month, as revealed by a freedom of information request filed by campaigners.
The Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund is set to improve the lives of over 8,800 households by offering free energy efficiency upgrades, resulting in an average annual

Rishi Sunak has committed to increasing apprenticeships by up to 20,000 through a series of reforms, including fully funding training for young individuals and reducing bureaucracy for
Rachael Wright-Turner, a former director of public service reform with the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, has been awarded a record-breaking £4.6 million in compensation and
As the arrival of Spring beckons, the UK is set to endure another round of wintry weather, with forecasts indicating a potential 114 hours of snowfall toward the end of March.