
Culture
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Earliest evidence of human fire-making unearthed in Suffolk
A team led by the British Museum has uncovered what is now the earliest known evidence of humans deliberately making fire—dating back around 400,000 years—at a site in Barnham,Read More... -
Rothschild 15th-century prayer book set to fetch up to $7 million at Sotheby’s auction
Ultra-rare 15th-century mahzor features vivid medieval illustrationsRead More... -
Ray Winstone honoured with Freedom of the City of London
Ray Winstone, one of the UK’s most celebrated ‘hard man’ actors, has been awarded the Freedom of the City of London in recognition of his extensive charitable and fundraising work.Read More... -
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...

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The UK economy expanded by 0.6% in the second quarter of 2024, aligning with economists' predictions and following a swift 0.7% recovery in the first quarter after
British consumer price inflation increased in July for the first time this year, according to official figures released on Wednesday. However, the rise was smaller than
A planned 35-storey tower near the River Thames in east London has been scaled back due to concerns over its potential impact on a nearby World Heritage Site.
Violence against women and girls on British railways has surged by more than 50% in the past two years, according to official figures. Data shows that the number of

The UK's inflation rate has increased for the first time this year, according to official figures. The overall price level rose by 2.2% in the year to July, slightly surpassing

A London-based rabbi, detained on charges of performing an illegal circumcision in Dublin, has successfully won the right to receive kosher food while in custody after
Hundreds of thousands of rural homes and businesses across the UK are set to receive significant internet speed upgrades as part of the UK Government's initiative to

In the second quarter of 2024, UK insurers paid out an unprecedented £1.4 billion ($1.78 billion) in claims, largely driven by weather-related disasters such as fires and
Wage growth in the UK has slowed to its lowest level in over two years, even as unemployment unexpectedly decreased, according to new data from the

The UK experienced its hottest day of the year on Monday, with temperatures reaching 34.8°C (95°F) in Cambridge, according to the Met Office.

