
Culture
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UK music exports get £1.4m boost as 68 independent artists win global growth grants
Rising British music talent is set for a global push after 68 independent UK acts secured a combined £1.4 million in government-backed funding designed to grow international audiences, boostRead More... -
Emery Walker revealed: new exhibition explores the man behind the arts and crafts legend
A new exhibition opening this spring at Emery Walker’s House sets out to restore depth, warmth, and personality to one of Britain’s most influential yetRead More... -
London confirms St Patrick’s Day 2026 parade and Trafalgar Square festival
London will turn green once again next spring after the Mayor confirmed the capital’s St Patrick’s Day celebrations will take place on Sunday 15 March 2026, with aRead More... -
Masterpieces beyond the Museum: National Gallery brings life-size art to communities ccross the UK
World-famous paintings from the National Gallery are stepping out of Trafalgar Square and into everyday life, as part of a major touring project that will seeRead More... -
Award-winning Polish writer Mariusz Szczygieł brings ‘Not There’ essay collection on UK tour
Polish writer Mariusz Szczygieł, one of Central Europe’s most acclaimed literary reporters, will tour the UK later this month with a series of public events marking the English-language release...Read More... -
Professor Dame Carol Black GBE reappointed as Chair of the British Library for 2026–2027
The UK Secretary of State has confirmed the extension of Professor Dame Carol Black GBE as Chair of the British Library, continuing her leadership from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027.Read More... -
Climate, community and care: Soma Surovi Jannat’s landmark exhibition at the Ashmolean Museum
From spring through autumn 2026, the Ashmolean Museum presents 'Soma Surovi Jannat: Climate Culture Care', a powerful new exhibition that places climateRead More... -
Londoners on trial: 700 years of crime revealed in a free City archives exhibition
From medieval pickpockets to notorious Victorian figures, seven centuries of crime, punishment and public fascination are laid bare in a new exhibition atRead More... -
Lost for centuries, Henry VIII’s golden love pendant finds a home at the British Museum
A golden heart pendant once symbolizing the doomed marriage of Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon has finally been secured for permanent display at the BritishRead More... -
British High Commission hosts Caledonian Ball in Lahore to celebrate growing Scotland–Pakistan partnership
The British High Commission brought a touch of Scotland to Lahore this week as it hosted the Caledonian Ball at the historic Sir Ganga Ram Residence, celebratingRead More... -
300-year-old Rysbrack Marble putti blocked from export as UK scrambles to save national treasure
A three-century-old marble sculpture by renowned eighteenth-century sculptor Michael Rysbrack has been placed under a temporary UK export ban, giving BritishRead More... -
Inside ICG PR: how an international PR agency shapes reputation for luxury, fashion, and cultural brands
Interview: the co-founder of Iris Consulting Group Iryna Kotlyarevska on building global visibility with cultural intelligenceRead More...

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Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson unexpectedly joined the British election campaign on Tuesday, delivering a last-minute appeal to bolster support for the
Nigel Farage's bid to secure his first parliamentary seat in Clacton-on-Sea has drawn enthusiastic support from his followers, who see it as a pivotal moment for his

The City of London has deferred its decision on 1 Undershaft, the proposed tallest building in the Square Mile, following objections from Lloyd’s of London's chair.

British investors have injected a record £11.4 billion ($14.5 billion) into equity funds during the first six months of 2024, driven by the anticipation of further central

London commuters experienced significant disruption during rush hour this morning, with severe delays impacting parts of the Underground network.

Britain's Labour Party is poised for a historic victory in Thursday's national election, according to a forecast by the polling company Survation released on Tuesday.

Prices in British shops rose at their slowest pace in nearly three years last month, according to industry figures that highlight the cooling of inflation, though

The CEO of British supermarket chain Sainsbury's, Simon Roberts, has called for the closure of a UK tax loophole that benefits foreign e-commerce platforms like Shein.
A "self-radicalised lone wolf terrorist," Mohammad Farooq, has been found guilty of preparing terrorist acts after plotting attacks on a North Yorkshire military base and a hospital in Leeds.

Almost 1.8 million people in the UK now owe at least £50,000 in student debt, according to data obtained by BBC News. Figures from the Student Loans Company (SLC) reveal that over 61,000

