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British Library set for £1.1 billion expansion
The British Library, the largest in the UK, is set for a major transformation with a £1.1 billion expansion project now approved.Read More... -
Export bars placed on two 18th century Agostino Brunias paintings
Two paintings by the 18th-century Italian artist Agostino Brunias, both depicting scenes from the Caribbean island of St Vincent, have been placed under temporary export bars to give UKRead More... -
Pope recognizes Antoni Gaudí's "heroic virtues," puts him on path to sainthood
The Vatican has taken a significant step toward making renowned Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí a saint, officially recognizing his "heroic virtues." Often referred to as "God's architect,"Read More... -
Britain’s oldest Indian restaurant faces closure amid Central London lease dispute
Veeraswamy, the UK's oldest Indian restaurant, is facing the threat of closure just before reaching its centenary, due to a lease disagreement with the Crown Estate.Read More... -
Communities invited to nominate beloved UK traditions for National Heritage List
This summer, communities across the UK will be able to nominate their favourite traditions—from iconic celebrations like Notting Hill Carnival and Hogmanay to time-honoured crafts likeRead More... -
£20m museum renewal fund opens for England’s civic museums
Civic museums across England can now apply for a share of the new £20 million Museum Renewal Fund, aimed at boosting access to collections, enhancing educational programmes, andRead More... -
The underrated UK city that was England’s first capital — 1,000 years before London
Tucked away in Essex lies a city that predates London as England's capital by over a millennium. Rich in Roman and medieval history, Colchester only officially became a city in 2022 as part ofRead More... -
Universal Studios to open first UK theme park in Bedford by 2031, creating 28,000 jobs
The UK is officially getting its first Universal Studios theme park, with a grand opening set for 2031. The landmark project, backed by the UK government, is expected to bring in a staggeringRead More... -
MI5 lifts the veil on 115 years of secrets in new exhibition
For the first time in its 115-year history, MI5 is pulling back the curtain on its shadowy past. A new exhibition at the National Archives in London, MI5: Official Secrets, offers the public anRead More... -
Tourist tax could help revive London’s arts and culture scene
A growing number of voices are calling on the government to allow London to introduce a tourist tax, similar to those already in place in many popular European cities. The Centre for LondonRead More... -
£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...
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London commuters can breathe a sigh of relief as Mayor of London announces a freeze on bus and Tube fares until 2025. The freeze, effective from Sunday, means that the majority of adult
The government has revealed plans to unlock up to £1.8 billion in benefits by 2029 through a comprehensive overhaul of public sector productivity, marking a significant step towards boosting
The Treasury has unveiled plans for an £800 million technology reform package set to feature in the upcoming Budget. Aimed at enhancing efficiency within the NHS and police force, the
Towns near major cities are experiencing significant rent hikes, according to recent research. Over the past three years, areas like Bolton and Newport have witnessed a more than 3
British Finance Minister Jeremy Hunt is devising a plan to enable UK private companies to list their shares on exchanges, according to a report by the Financial Times on Saturday.
According to parliament's spending watchdog on Friday, the British government's contentious proposal to relocate asylum seekers to Rwanda might incur expenses exceeding £600 million to
George Galloway, a veteran left-wing political figure, emerged victorious in the recent election to become the new representative for Rochdale, an English town. With a pledge to challenge the
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced on Wednesday a £54 million ($68 million) increase in funding aimed at protecting Jewish communities from antisemitism over the next four years.
Drax, a power company in the UK, has come under scrutiny for continuing to burn wood from some of the world's most valuable forests, despite receiving £6bn in green subsidies.
Three individuals faced charges via video link at Westminster Magistrates' Court, accused of plotting a neo-Nazi assault on an Islamic educational institution using a 3D-printed firearm.