
Culture
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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... -
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...

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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.

In a bid to expedite the return of lost or stolen pets to their owners, significant reforms to the pet microchipping system have been unveiled today (29 March). With over nine million pet dogs

As the Easter holiday approaches, millions of travelers are gearing up for a weekend getaway, with Good Friday expected to see a surge in travel activity.

