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Captain John Narbrough’s journal faces export ban amid fears it could leave the UK
A rare 17th-century manuscript journal documenting Captain John Narbrough’s secret expedition to Spanish America and the Pacific has been placed under a temporary export ban, giving UKRead More... -
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...

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Heathrow Airport has obtained a High Court injunction to prevent potential environmental protests on its premises, arguing that such demonstrations could cause major disruptions.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Tuesday his commitment to increasing UK defence spending to 2.5% of GDP, emphasizing that this move would only
Finchley and Golders Green MP Sarah Sackman and Hendon's representative David Pinto-Duschinsky are among the newly elected Jewish Labour MPs.
Dyson, the renowned vacuum cleaner manufacturer, announced plans to cut up to 1,000 jobs in the UK as part of a cost-cutting initiative. This move will result in a reduction of more than a

A further 300 London bus workers are set to be balloted for strike action in a dispute over pay, according to the Unite union. The London Transit drivers and engineers are unhappy with a 3%

Rishi Sunak has unveiled his interim shadow cabinet following the loss of 12 members in the recent general election. Lord David Cameron, the former Prime Minister who returned to the
The pound surged to a three-week high against the euro on Monday following a surprising French election result that saw the hard-left securing the most parliamentary

Britain's new Prime Minister Keir Starmer promised on Monday to secure an improved agreement with the European Union on post-Brexit trading rules and revamp the "botched deal" signed by

A recent survey indicates that fewer British companies intend to increase their prices in the upcoming months. This trend could provide reassurance to the
A recent survey indicates that fewer British companies intend to increase their prices in the upcoming months. This trend could provide reassurance to the

