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Golden Globe 2026 nominations announced ahead of January ceremony
The nominations for the 83rd annual Golden Globe Awards were unveiled on Monday, setting the stage for the first major awards ceremony of the season on January 11.Read More... -
Mayor of London granted right to use historic GLC coat of arms
The Mayor of London has been officially granted permission to use the historic coat of arms once belonging to the former Greater London Council (GLC), following approval from the King.Read More... -
Who will shape the National Gallery’s tomorrow? Architects shortlisted for landmark expansion
The National Gallery has announced a shortlist of six architectural teams competing to design a major new wing as part of its ambitious £750 million Project DomaniRead More... -
National Gallery unveils ambitious exhibition programme for 2026
The National Gallery has announced a landmark line-up of exhibitions for 2026, spanning five centuries of European art and bringing together rare loans, first-ever UK presentations, and iconicRead More... -
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...

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Pizza Hut will close 68 of its dine-in restaurants across the UK after its local operator, DC London Pie, went into administration — a move that will affect more than 1,200 jobs.

London’s Metropolitan Police announced Monday that officers will no longer investigate so-called “non-crime hate incidents,” saying the force needs to focus on real crimes rather than getting

The average price of a UK home rose by just over £1,000 this month, as the property market shows tentative signs of stability but little sign of a traditional autumn surge.

Prince William is said to be drawing a firm line when it comes to his controversial uncle, Prince Andrew. According to a report in The Sunday Times, the heir to the throne intends to exclude

Morrisons has confirmed that more than 100 of its outlets — including cafes, convenience stores, florists, and pharmacies — will shut their doors this year as part of a major company overhaul.

Britain’s clean energy revolution is set to power a major jobs boom, with over 400,000 new roles expected by 2030 — from plumbers and electricians to welders and engineers — under a

After nearly four decades of being known as the Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson has officially lost the royal title that defined her public identity. The change comes after her former husband,
UK stocks took a sharp hit on Friday as worries over the health of US regional banks rippled through global markets.

A former seaside restaurant owner allegedly sold his business to finance a terrorist plot targeting Jewish people in Manchester, a court has heard.
Nearly 500 employers across the UK have been fined over £10 million for failing to pay their staff the National Minimum Wage — with around £6 million now repaid to 42,000 workers who

