
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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Reforms aimed at improving occupational health services will be shaped through a £1.5 million innovation fund, as the government persists in its efforts to combat sickness in the workplace

In a bid to enhance patient care and streamline services, discussions are underway for a potential merger between North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust and Royal Free London
Recent data revealed through Freedom of Information requests exposes a concerning trend of computer hackers breaching City of London IT systems on five occasions within the past

In a significant operation against drug traffickers, the Royal Navy's warship HMS Lancaster has intercepted narcotics with an estimated value of nearly £33 million in the Middle East, marking

Jeffrey Cook, former managing director of an Airbus subsidiary, has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison by a London court for his involvement in accepting kickbacks during
Food security in the UK is facing a dire threat as extreme flooding wreaks havoc on farms, according to warnings from farmers. Recent months have witnessed unprecedented rainfall, leading

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has announced plans for a Labour government to raise defence spending to 2.5% of GDP "as soon as resources permit." This statement aligns with Chancellor
Security experts are expressing alarm following reports of thousands of counterfeit Royal Mail stamps flooding into the UK from China. An investigation by The Daily Telegraph has unveiled
Omar Edwards, 26, has been sentenced to five months in prison for engaging in "abusive and violent behavior" towards cabin crew members after being instructed to cease vaping in

The Home Secretary has fulfilled his commitment to overhaul the UK's immigration framework, aiming to curtail unsustainable levels of migration and ensure newcomers do not strain

