Culture
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£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... -
Blackpool Pleasure Beach to cut hours and close rides after £2.7m loss
One of the UK’s most iconic theme parks, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, has announced it will be closing some rides and reducing opening hours following a £2.7 million pre-tax loss.Read More... -
Charity shop stunned as rare Chinese Bible fetches £56,000 at auction
Staff at an Oxfam bookshop in Chelmsford were left "absolutely speechless" after a donated Bible sold at auction for an astonishing £56,280—far exceeding its estimated value of just £800.Read More... -
London Marathon 2025: a historic milestone for the UK’s capital race
The 2025 TCS London Marathon is gearing up to make history. Celebrating its 45th edition, the event is set to become the world’s largest marathon, surpassing the New York City Marathon'sRead More... -
British Museum tops UK visitor charts again in 2024
For the second consecutive year, the British Museum has claimed the title of the UK’s most-visited attraction. The iconic London institution welcomed an impressive 6,479,952 visitors in 2024,Read More... -
Britain's Bloomsbury Publishing expects annual trading to exceed forecasts
Bloomsbury Publishing (BMY.L) announced on Thursday that its annual trading performance is set to surpass market expectations, driven by strong demand for its fiction titles and anRead More... -
£1.1bn British Library expansion moves forward
Plans for a £1.1bn extension of the British Library are officially moving ahead, with completion expected by 2032, the developer has confirmed.Read More... -
Waterstones to leave historic Oxford bookstore for new Queen Street location
Oxford’s iconic Waterstones bookstore is set to leave its historic home in William Baker House and relocate to a new premises in the city centre.Read More... -
Edvard Munch’s portraits take center stage in new London exhibition
A new exhibition at London’s National Portrait Gallery is shining a light on Edvard Munch’s mastery of portraiture, revealing a deeper side to the artist best known for The Scream.Read More... -
This is London’s best bookshop, according to Time Out
Daunt Books in Marylebone takes the top spot, thanks to its stunning Edwardian interiors and exceptional book selection.Read More... -
King Charles shares the soundtrack of his life for Commonwealth Day
From the legendary reggae rhythms of Bob Marley to the chart-topping hits of Kylie Minogue and the soulful melodies of Raye, King Charles has unveiled a selection of songs that have shapedRead More...
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Heavy winds from Storm Jocelyn have battered the UK, following closely behind Storm Isha, which claimed at least two lives. On Tuesday, widespread heavy rain and strong gusts were
The Royal Mail is considering a significant overhaul of its services, with the possibility of reducing its letter delivery days from six to either five or even three, according to a report from the
Former cabinet minister Sir Simon Clarke has urged the Conservative Party to replace Rishi Sunak as the prime minister to avoid a potential "massacre" in the upcoming general election.
Despite concerns about heightened tensions in the Red Sea causing an energy bill surge, analysts are predicting a significant relief for UK households as energy bills could decrease by over
New Brexit checks could jeopardize the future of fruit and flower growers in the UK, posing what the National Farmers' Union (NFU) describes as an "existential threat." The NFU warns that the
Ahead of Holocaust Memorial Day on Saturday 27 January 2024, the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, and Chair of the London Assembly, Andrew Boff AM, have today welcomed Jewish
Companies House is aiming to introduce the first set of measures under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act on 4 March 2024.
Energy prices are anticipated to decline by 16% in April, providing some relief to consumers, according to a forecast by consultancy firm Cornwall Insight. The expected reduction is based on a
London's main stock indexes experienced an upward trajectory on Monday, propelled by the momentum from Wall Street's historic rally in the preceding session. The blue-chip FTSE 100
Storm Isha has unleashed havoc across the UK, causing power outages for thousands, disrupting air travel, and prompting a "tornado watch" with winds reaching up to 90mph.