Culture
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National Children’s Choir of Great Britain opens London auditions across four dates
Children aged 9-19 who love singing may audition to join the choirs from Easter 2026Read More... -
Cheers to change: cutting red tape could bring more food, music and fun to your local
The Government is kicking off a fast-track review to scrap outdated licensing rules that have been holding back pubs, bars, and community events — and they want to hear directly from theRead More... -
£20 million boost to keep local museums open and thriving
Millions of people across England will continue to enjoy their local museums thanks to a new £20 million government investment.Read More... -
Robbie Williams’ Istanbul concert canceled over safety concerns
British pop star Robbie Williams announced that his upcoming concert in Istanbul has been canceled after local authorities decided to call off the show due to safety concerns.Read More... -
Aloha London: British Museum honors the Hawaiian Kingdom’s journey across cceans
Two hundred years after Hawaiian royalty first set foot in London, their story will be brought to life in a new British Museum exhibition titled “Hawai‘i: A Kingdom Crossing Oceans”.Read More... -
Chained Bibles and tiny dictionaries: 600 years of the Guildhall Library
Six centuries ago, Richard “Dick” Whittington – yes, the very one from the folk tale – left money in his will to set up a library in London. Today, that library is celebrating its 600th birthday...Read More... -
World’s First Youth Culture Museum to open in Camden, London
London is set to welcome the world’s first museum dedicated solely to youth culture this December, based in Camden at the St. Pancras Campus on Georgiana Street. The Museum of YouthRead More... -
YouTube creators added £2.2bn to the UK economy in 2024
YouTube creators pumped an impressive £2.2bn into the UK economy last year, supporting around 45,000 jobs, according to new research from Oxford Economics.Read More... -
Royal visit celebrates the reopening of Lloyd’s Register’s historic London headquarters
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has officially reopened the newly refurbished Lloyd’s Register headquarters in central London—a building steeped in maritime history that is now lookingRead More... -
National Library of Brazil and British Library announce new partnership
The National Library of Brazil (FBN) in Rio and the British Library (BL) in London just signed a partnership to team up on research projects, public engagement, and knowledge-sharing aboutRead More... -
Martin Jennings chosen to sculpt national memorial of Queen Elizabeth II
Renowned British sculptor Martin Jennings has been chosen to create the statue of Queen Elizabeth II that will form the centrepiece of the UK’s national memorial in St James’s Park.Read More...
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The UK government is anticipated to endorse the creation of a specific criminal offence for stealing cats and dogs in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. A bill, currently under debate in the
In December, retail sales in the UK witnessed a notable decline of 3.2%, marking the most significant drop since the onset of the Covid pandemic.
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today announced plans to extend funding to his free holiday meals programme, helping hundreds of thousands of London families struggling with the
An expert group commissioned to assess the future governance of Wales has concluded that Welsh independence is a "viable" option. However, the report emphasizes that if Wales were to
Rishi Sunak has managed to secure the passage of his crucial Rwanda bill through the House of Commons, overcoming potential rebellion from within the Conservative Party.
The captain of a container ship has pleaded guilty to operating his vessel while under the influence of alcohol at the Port of Felixstowe.
In an effort to regain the trust of disenchanted individuals, the Labour Party has released a comprehensive 24-page document titled "Let's Get Britain's Future Back." Geared towards winning
As Arctic air sweeps across the UK, temperatures plummeted to as low as -14°C (6.8°F) overnight, marking the coldest January night since 2019, according to the Met Office. Bitter conditions
The UK inflation rate has unexpectedly risen due to significant increases in tobacco and alcohol prices, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The Consumer Prices Index (CPI)
The UK government remains resolute in pushing through the Rwanda scheme, emphasizing determination despite a significant rebellion from around 60 Conservative MPs. Illegal Migration