
Culture
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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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A free bike hire initiative in London saw more than 5,500 people participate this summer, as part of a campaign to encourage cycling in the city.

The House of Commons adjourned for its summer recess on Tuesday, 30 July, and will reconvene on Monday, 2 September, at 2:30 pm.

A record number of Muslims secured seats in Britain’s parliamentary elections, despite growing Islamophobia, according to a major Muslim news outlet.

A group of 50 senior members of the UK House of Lords, representing various political parties, has accused the Islamic Human Rights Commission (IHRC) of engaging in "primitive, dangerous,

Elon Musk may soon face a parliamentary inquiry in the UK over the role of his social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), in fueling race riots that have shaken the

Katie Price was arrested at Heathrow Airport for failing to appear in court and has been taken into police custody. An arrest warrant was issued for the former model on July 30 after she did not

Plans to construct a 37-storey skyscraper near the busy Hagley Road in Birmingham have been approved. The new development will include 462 apartments, along with amenities such as

Tropical Storm Debby, currently impacting the US, may contribute to soaring temperatures in London, potentially reaching the mid-30s°C next week, according to forecasters.

Waltham Forest Council, a London-based local authority, has announced its decision to withdraw pension investments from companies associated with arms production.
England has recorded an all-time high of over 150,000 children in temporary accommodation, according to figures released on Wednesday.

