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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... -
UK launches first town of culture competition to revive local pride and boost economic growth
The government has officially launched the UK’s first-ever Town of Culture competition, marking a major new push to restore pride in communities and drive cultural-led economic growthRead More... -
Government announces academy trust inspections to strengthen school accountability
New academy trust inspections to boost transparency for parents and strengthen outcomes for childrenRead More...

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Britain's Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has shifted from an approach of trust toward the finance ministry to a "trust but verify" stance after receiving inaccurate spending forecasts prior

Associated British Foods (AB Foods), the owner of Primark, has announced that it is well-positioned for further growth after reporting a 32% increase in full-year profit, driven by strong

British consumer spending saw only modest growth last month, as concerns leading up to finance minister Rachel Reeves' Oct. 30 budget and rising energy costs kept shoppers cautious,

The $19 billion merger between Vodafone and Hutchison's Three UK appears poised to receive regulatory approval, as Britain's urgent need for infrastructure investment takes precedence over

The UK's opposition Conservative Party has appointed Mel Stride as head of finance policy and Priti Patel as head of foreign policy, according to a report by Sky News on Monday.

A group of creditors offering a £1.5 billion ($1.95 billion) funding lifeline to Thames Water has urged other stakeholders to support its proposal, just a week before the deadline for participation.

Sadiq Khan's ambitious planning policies are enabling London to surpass national requirements for reducing energy use in new buildings. These efforts are significantly cutting carbon emissions

IKEA has launched its first-ever standalone Swedish restaurant in the UK, making it easier for fans to enjoy their signature meatballs without the need to visit a full-sized IKEA store.

Sainsbury’s has become the first UK grocer to introduce its Aldi Price Match program into convenience stores, increasing its investment in value to nearly £1 billion over four years.

Oxford ranks among the least affordable cities in the UK for renters, as revealed by Canopy’s latest rental affordability index.

