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‘Banksy’s ‘Girl with Balloon’ was stolen from my gallery – London is not safe for art’
The head of a central London gallery says he has abandoned his Fitzrovia exhibition space after a £270,000 Banksy print was stolen in a brazen smash-and-grab raid.Read More... -
London Art Fair to return in January 2026 with expanded global line-up
The London Art Fair will return to the capital from 21–25 January 2026, marking its 38th edition with an expanded roster of Modern and Contemporary galleries from the UK and abroad.Read More... -
Gold pocket watch owned by Titanic couple could fetch £800,000 at auction
A gold pocket watch recovered from Isidor and Ida Straus — the elderly couple immortalised in the 1997 film Titanic — is expected to sell for at least £800,000 when it goes under the hammerRead More... -
Blenheim Palace unveils luxury new summer festival with Katy Perry, Teddy Swims and Pete Tong
Blenheim Palace is set to join the UK’s major festival circuit next year with the launch of the Blenheim Palace Festival 2026, a new music and arts celebration staged against the statelyRead More... -
Jewish Small Communities Network celebrated in Parliament
Representatives from more than 50 Jewish communities across the UK gathered at the House of Commons on Wednesday for a Parliamentary lunch hosted by MP Andrew Snowden, theRead More... -
UK war memorials to receive £2 million preservation boost ahead of Remembrance Sunday
War memorials across the UK are set to receive a major funding boost as the government commits £2 million to safeguard tributes to fallen servicemen and women for future generations.Read More... -
Prince William announces Earthshot Prize 2025 winners in Rio
Prince William took to the stage in Rio de Janeiro to reveal the latest winners of the Earthshot Prize — a global environmental award he launched in 2020. The ceremony, held at the Museum ofRead More... -
World’s first museum of youth culture to open in London next spring
London is preparing to host the world’s first museum dedicated entirely to the lives and experiences of young people, with the Museum of Youth Culture now slated to open in spring 2026.Read More... -
London launches Inclusive Talent Strategy to drive skills revolution and open up new job opportunities
London Councils and the Mayor of London have unveiled a new Inclusive Talent Strategy, backed by a £147.2 million investment aimed at transforming the capital’s skills system and supportingRead More... -
Prince William teams up with Matthew McConaughey, Kylie Minogue, and more for Earthshot Prize in Brazil
In just two weeks, Prince William will be heading to Rio de Janeiro for his fifth annual Earthshot Prize awards — and he’s bringing a star-studded lineup along for the ride.Read More...

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A startling poll has raised concerns for the Conservative Party's prospects in London, indicating a possible scenario where they could be left without representation in the city's

Bristol has taken the lead as the van dweller capital of the UK, with approximately 800 individuals residing on the city's streets, a trend fueled by the ongoing cost of living crisis.

Scotland has put into effect its new hate crime law, sparking debates over its potential implications for free speech. Critics, including JK Rowling and Elon Musk, argue that the legislation could

Many households have been feeling the pinch of high energy costs, but relief is finally here. Energy prices have dropped to their lowest level in two years, thanks to the latest price cap

In a significant move, the government has raised the minimum wage, known as the National Living Wage, by over £1 for the first time, providing a much-needed boost for 2.7 million low-paid
Refugees residing in Wales will no longer benefit from free public transportation following the Welsh government's decision to discontinue the Welcome Ticket scheme.
On Saturday, seven small boats carrying 349 individuals made the journey across the English Channel, as reported by the Home Office. This brings the total number of migrant crossings for the

In a blend of demonstration and festivity, boaters from various corners of the UK have assembled in London to voice their opposition to what they perceive as unjust price escalations that pose

In a recent announcement, Britain's government has shifted its strategy regarding minimum wage increments, opting to ease the pace of increases aimed at closing the wage gap between

New provisional data released by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero reveals significant progress in the UK's journey towards achieving net zero emissions.

