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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... -
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...

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Senior doctors in England are poised to cast their votes on an improved pay offer, potentially bringing an end to months of disruptive strike activities, as announced by their trade union on

Tesco, the largest retailer in Britain, announced a significant increase in pay for its store workers, reflecting the recent hike in the government-mandated minimum wage.

The government has taken steps to enhance the effectiveness of regulations governing veterinary medicines, aiming to uphold the UK's status as a favorable market for such products.
Bishop Rosemarie Mallett, leading the charge behind the latest report, expressed hope that it would serve as a catalyst for other institutions to delve into their pasts.

London, UK - A rare Ferrari F512M, stolen from former Formula One driver Gerhard Berger in 1995, has been successfully recovered by the Metropolitan Police, marking the end of a nearly

London Mayor Sadiq Khan is urging the Government to fulfill its promise to protect private renters, citing new analysis from City Hall revealing that over 30,000 renting households in the capital
In a temporary step back from her royal obligations, Queen Camilla will be taking a short break from official engagements. This comes after she assumed a prominent role in leading
London commuters can breathe a sigh of relief as Mayor of London announces a freeze on bus and Tube fares until 2025. The freeze, effective from Sunday, means that the majority of adult

The government has revealed plans to unlock up to £1.8 billion in benefits by 2029 through a comprehensive overhaul of public sector productivity, marking a significant step towards boosting

The Treasury has unveiled plans for an £800 million technology reform package set to feature in the upcoming Budget. Aimed at enhancing efficiency within the NHS and police force, the

