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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... -
Cumbrian animated flood film scoops international science award
A short animated film featuring a red squirrel from Cumbria has won an international education award, shining a global spotlight on how trees can help tackle floodingRead More... -
Inside an immersive Guildhall Art Gallery exhibition inspired by the London Tube
The sensory world of the London Tube is brought vividly to life in a new immersive exhibition at Guildhall Art Gallery, uniting painter Jock McFadyen RA with musicianRead More...

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Britain has officially unveiled its first comprehensive industrial strategy in seven years, coinciding with a significant investment summit in London. This initiative, announced on Sunday, reflects

As Elon Musk's social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), struggles to retain users in key markets, several British police forces are scaling back their presence on the platform, with one force

A far-right group, Patriotic Alternative, has raised almost £15,000 to support the families of individuals imprisoned for their involvement in anti-immigration riots across the UK this summer.
Religious hate crime incidents recorded by police in England and Wales have surged by 25% over the past year, with a significant rise in offences targeting Jewish and Muslim communities
The UK economy grew by 0.2% in August, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This modest increase in gross domestic product (GDP) follows two months of
Prince William and his wife, Catherine, the Princess of Wales, made their first joint public appearance since Kate completed chemotherapy, meeting with bereaved families of three young girls

Latin America and the Caribbean have experienced an alarming biodiversity crisis, with wildlife populations plummeting by 95% over the past 50 years, according to a new report by WWF.

Britain's housing market showed further signs of recovery in the past month, with property surveyors reporting a rise in house prices, sales, and buyer enquiries. However, the rental market

In a surprising turn of events, James Cleverly was eliminated from the Conservative leadership race on Tuesday, leaving Kemi Badenoch and Robert Jenrick as the final contenders.

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner will present the Renters' Rights Bill to Parliament today, aiming to abolish Section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions, bringing significant changes to the rental sector.

