
Culture
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Inside ICG PR: how an international PR agency shapes reputation for luxury, fashion, and cultural brands
Interview: the co-founder of Iris Consulting Group Iryna Kotlyarevska on building global visibility with cultural intelligenceRead More... -
London Zoo’s giraffes take centre stage in New London Underground poster celebrating 200 years of ZSL
London Zoo’s iconic giraffes have stepped into the spotlight with the launch of a striking new London Underground poster, marking the start of ZSL’s 200th anniversaryRead More... -
Rare 18th-century ‘Shock Dog’ sculpture by Anne Damer faces possible export from the UK
A rare 18th-century terracotta sculpture of a dog by pioneering British artist Anne Seymour Damer has been placed under a temporary export bar, amid concerns it could leave the UK unless aRead More... -
Astronomers Take Over: hands-on space gallery and live Planetarium shows launch at the National Maritime Museum
A new space adventure is landing in Greenwich. ‘Astronomers Take Over’, a playful, hands-on gallery led by real astronomers, opens at the National Maritime MuseumRead More... -
UK Prime Minister champions British theatre’s growing success in China during Shanghai visit
The Prime Minister has highlighted the growing global influence of British theatre during a visit to Shanghai, underlining how the UK’s creative industries are driving economic growth andRead More... -
King Charles and Queen Camilla host green carpet premiere at Windsor Castle for new Amazon prime film
King Charles, with Queen Camilla by his side, opened the doors of the longest-occupied castle in Europe for a sparkling evening at Windsor Castle, marking the premiere of ‘Finding Harmony –Read More... -
Karen Newman appointed to sculpt Queen Elizabeth II for National Memorial in St James’s Park
Renowned British sculptor Karen Newman MRSS has been appointed to create a new sculpture of Queen Elizabeth II as part of the UK’s national memorial to the late Monarch, the QueenRead More... -
UK government unveils £1.5bn culture investment to save 1,000 local venues and restore national pride
The government has announced a landmark £1.5 billion investment in arts, culture and heritage, pledging to safeguard more than 1,000 local venues across England and reverse years ofRead More... -
Museum of Oxford reveals 2026 programme focused on community stories, talks and events
The Museum of Oxford has unveiled its 2026 programme, setting out a year of talks, tours and hands-on events that place local people and shared histories firmly centre stage. The newRead More... -
£9m Claude Lorrain masterpiece faces possible export as UK scrambles to keep Baroque treasure
A Baroque landscape masterpiece valued at £9 million has been placed under a temporary export ban, giving UK institutions a final opportunity to keep the work in the country.Read More... -
Welsh towns invited to compete for first-ever UK Town of Culture title
Could a Welsh town become the very first UK Town of Culture? Communities across Wales are being invited to step into the national spotlight as the UK launches its inaugural Town of CultureRead More... -
In Bloom: How plants shaped Britain and the modern world
Plants surround us every day – in our gardens, our homes and even in our cups of tea – yet few of us stop to consider the extraordinary journeys they have taken to get here.Read More...

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The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP), the Canadian owner of Birmingham, Bristol, and London City airports, is reportedly exploring a sale of its stakes in these UK airports as the aviation
The government has facilitated a £500 million train-building agreement, safeguarding the future of Hitachi’s Newton Aycliffe manufacturing site and protecting hundreds of jobs in the
A British woman has been charged with stalking George Osborne, the former UK finance minister, and his wife, Thea Rogers, over the course of more than a year, court records reveal.

UK house prices climbed for the fifth consecutive month in November, setting a new record high of £298,083, according to Halifax (LLOY.L).

Britain’s leading employers’ group, the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), has downgraded its economic growth projections for 2025, citing the impact of measures announced in the

British retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) has received approval from the UK government to demolish and rebuild its flagship Marble Arch store in central London, bringing an end to a three-year
In 2023, Muhammad topped the list of baby boy names in England and Wales, with over 4,600 newborns registered with the name. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS),

Activity in Britain’s construction industry saw an uptick in November, driven by robust demand in commercial and civil engineering projects. However, the growth was uneven, as residential

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has approved the $19 billion (£15 billion) merger between Vodafone and Three, subject to specific conditions aimed at ensuring investment
A £150,000 "goodwill grant" has been allocated by Communities Minister Gordon to help bring festive cheer to individuals experiencing homelessness this Christmas.

