Culture
-
‘Brain rot’ named Oxford Word of the Year 2024After a public vote involving over 37,000 participants, Oxford Languages has officially named ‘brain rot’ as the Oxford Word of the Year for 2024. This decision reflects the evolvingRead More...
-
Final tickets for London’s iconic New Year’s Eve fireworks go on sale MondayThe last chance to secure tickets for the Mayor of London’s renowned New Year’s Eve fireworks display arrives on Monday, 2 December, with sales opening at midday.Read More...
-
London's pie and mash makers push for protected status to preserve Cockney traditionRick Poole, who grew up in his family’s pie and mash shop in London, is hopeful that a new campaign to secure protected status for the traditional Cockney dish will ensure its survival forRead More...
-
Two Roman mosaics face risk of leaving the UKTwo Roman mosaics, valued at a combined total of £560,000, have been placed under a temporary export bar in an effort to give UK museums, galleries, or institutions the opportunity toRead More...
-
UK author Samantha Harvey has won the Booker Prize for her ‘amazing’ space station novel ‘Orbital’Samantha Harvey poses with the prize and her book "Orbital" at the Booker Prize Awards 2024, in London.Read More...
-
Wales advances with tourism tax proposalThis month, the Welsh Parliament will begin considering a new law that could introduce a tourism tax for overnight visitors in certain areas of Wales. The proposal would grant local councils theRead More...
-
Buckingham Palace to reveal more of Its hidden secrets to visitorsBuckingham Palace is set to reveal even more of its iconic spaces to the public during its traditional summer opening, offering an unprecedented experience for visitors.Read More...
-
Book reveals King has cut off Prince Andrew’s fundingPrince Andrew’s financial support from King Charles has been terminated, claims a newly updated royal biography. The Duke of York, who has been facing significant financial challengesRead More...
-
Renovation costs for Norwich Castle soar to £27.5mThe cost of a major restoration project at Norwich Castle, which aims to revitalize parts of the 900-year-old landmark, has significantly increased as the project nears completion.Read More...
-
London's oldest garden centre with 'top-notch plants' ranked among the UK's bestTwo of London’s beloved garden centres have earned spots on Mail Online’s list of the best in the UK, highlighting popular destinations for both plant enthusiasts and casual visitors alike.Read More...
-
UCL staff raise alarms over ‘dismantling’ of University Art MuseumUniversity College London (UCL) staff have expressed strong objections to the institution’s plans to repurpose its historic Art Museum, voicing concerns that the proposal disregards theRead More...
-
Discover Ufford: Suffolk's charming village with an award-winning pub and scenic walksSuffolk is known for its charming towns and villages, but this week we’re highlighting Ufford, a village that offers more than just picturesque scenery. With an award-winning pub and plenty ofRead More...
-
UK’s National Gallery implements liquid ban following activist attacks on artworksThe National Gallery in London has introduced a ban on liquids in response to a series of activist attacks on its artworks, including Vincent van Gogh's iconic Sunflowers.Read More...
British Queen celebrates
Most Read
- Teen held after US woman killed in London stabbings
- Heave-ho Harry! Prince prepares to join the walking wounded in ice trek to North Pole
- Football: Farhad Moshiri adamant Everton deal above board
- "Master of English Style". Interview with Designer Lydia Dart
- Letter to the Financial Times from Lord Mayor Alderman Michael Bear
UK news
Thousands of people will be equipped with the right skills to make homes more energy efficient, thanks to new government funding which will see training courses rolled out across the country.
Following extensive engagement with industry, and in light of the pressure facing consumers and businesses in the current economic context, new rules to ensure packaging producers pay for
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan has announced the winning tech companies and AI firms who will receive funding to bring to life their innovative ideas to support Londoners struggling with
Dame Alison Rose, the boss of NatWest, has admitted to making a "serious error" when discussing Nigel Farage's relationship with its private banking arm, Coutts. She apologized for her
Virgin Media O2, the mobile operator, is set to reduce its UK workforce by up to 2,000 jobs, accounting for approximately 12% of its total employees, by the end of this year. The announced
The number of people living in temporary accommodation in England has reached a 25-year high, with almost 105,000 households and over 131,000 children recorded in such situations on
According to a survey conducted by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), the decline in British manufacturing orders eased in July, reaching the weakest rate seen this year.
Tensions within the Conservative party regarding the Net Zero agenda have escalated as a senior minister, Michael Gove, asserted that the 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel car sales is
London’s wide range of cinemas played a key role as UK cinemas celebrated a bumper weekend. The much-anticipated premieres of Barbie and Oppenheimer saw Londoners flock to cinemas
Social media platforms, websites and services like advertising display networks will have to take tougher action to stop children seeing age-restricted adverts for products like alcohol or