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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... -
Sally Rooney warns UK readers may lose access to her books amid Palestine Action ban
Irish novelist Sally Rooney has told the High Court she may be forced to halt publication of her books in the UK — and potentially withdraw existing titles —Read More... -
Cambridge Dictionary reveals ‘Parasocial’ as Word of the Year 2025
Cambridge Dictionary has selected “parasocial” as its Word of the Year for 2025, highlighting the growing public fascination with one-sided relationshipsRead More... -
‘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...

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Storm Kathleen wreaks havoc across the UK, leading to flight cancellations and transportation disruptions. With gusts reaching over 70mph in some areas, the Met Office issued a yellow

The UK government has provided an estimated £5 billion in support to assist families with energy costs throughout the winter season.

In a significant development, consultants in England have overwhelmingly voted in favor of accepting a revised offer from the government, marking the end of their strike action.

In a landmark move, the government has introduced the largest-ever cut to National Insurance Contributions (NICs), benefitting 29 million hardworking individuals across the UK.

Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, has urged the government to halt all sales of weapons to Israel, calling for accountability in light of the ongoing conflict. Khan raised concerns about the

British billionaire Joe Lewis, known for his ownership of Tottenham Hotspur football club, recently found himself embroiled in a scandal that saw him fined $5 million (£4 million) for insider

New laws to cut migration and put British workers first are now in force. These changes aim to reduce migration and prevent employers from undercutting British workers by hiring cheap labor
Sir Alan Duncan has once again criticized the Conservative Friends of Israel (CFI) organization, urging for the expulsion of its senior figures, Lord Polak and Lord Pickles, from the House of

Major UK supermarkets, including Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, and Sainsbury’s, have come under fire for allegedly excluding thousands of shoppers from accessing money-saving loyalty deals.

According to preliminary data released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), new car sales in the UK surged by approximately 10% in March compared to the same

