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Captain John Narbrough’s journal faces export ban amid fears it could leave the UK
A rare 17th-century manuscript journal documenting Captain John Narbrough’s secret expedition to Spanish America and the Pacific has been placed under a temporary export ban, giving UKRead More... -
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...

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The Department for Education, under the leadership of The Rt Hon Gillian Keegan MP, has announced a landmark investment of £850 million to bolster education provisions for children with

The Prime Minister's office has reprimanded Chancellor Jeremy Hunt following his assertion that a £100,000 salary is not substantial. Hunt faced criticism for his remarks, which were perceived

Detectives have apprehended a suspect at Heathrow Airport on suspicion of murder, shortly after a tragic incident in which a man was struck and killed by a car in east London.
The UK Space Agency is embarking on a significant expansion, announcing the establishment of new headquarters at the Harwell Science Campus’ Space Cluster in Oxfordshire,

The eastbound lanes of the M4 in west London have been closed as authorities investigate an incident. The closure, implemented at 6:10 am on Monday morning at Junction 3, is anticipated to

UK Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden is poised to address Members of Parliament, implicating China in cyber-attacks targeting voter data. These assaults, which occurred in August 2021 but
The average rent in the UK experienced a sharp uptick, soaring by 9% in the 12 months leading up to February this year, marking the most substantial annual rise since record-keeping

A striking new addition may soon grace the skyline of the City of London, as plans for a towering 54-story structure are set to be presented this summer. If given the green light, this ambitious

The UK's antitrust watchdog is gearing up for a more extensive examination of the proposed fusion between Vodafone Group's local mobile-phone arm and CK Hutchison’s Three UK, expressing

Communities across England are set to benefit from a substantial injection of £101 million in government funding dedicated to advancing high-quality walking and cycling routes.

