
Culture
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£9m Claude Lorrain masterpiece faces possible export as UK scrambles to keep Baroque treasure
A Baroque landscape masterpiece valued at £9 million has been placed under a temporary export ban, giving UK institutions a final opportunity to keep the work in the country.Read More... -
Welsh towns invited to compete for first-ever UK Town of Culture title
Could a Welsh town become the very first UK Town of Culture? Communities across Wales are being invited to step into the national spotlight as the UK launches its inaugural Town of CultureRead More... -
In Bloom: How plants shaped Britain and the modern world
Plants surround us every day – in our gardens, our homes and even in our cups of tea – yet few of us stop to consider the extraordinary journeys they have taken to get here.Read More... -
UK launches first town of culture competition to revive local pride and boost economic growth
The government has officially launched the UK’s first-ever Town of Culture competition, marking a major new push to restore pride in communities and drive cultural-led economic growthRead More... -
Government announces academy trust inspections to strengthen school accountability
New academy trust inspections to boost transparency for parents and strengthen outcomes for childrenRead More... -
Cumbrian animated flood film scoops international science award
A short animated film featuring a red squirrel from Cumbria has won an international education award, shining a global spotlight on how trees can help tackle floodingRead More... -
Inside an immersive Guildhall Art Gallery exhibition inspired by the London Tube
The sensory world of the London Tube is brought vividly to life in a new immersive exhibition at Guildhall Art Gallery, uniting painter Jock McFadyen RA with musicianRead More... -
Researchers uncover ‘lost geometric code’ embedded in Oxford and Britain’s historic buildings
Researchers say they have uncovered a long-forgotten geometric code woven into some of Britain’s most famous historic buildings, including landmarks in Oxford.Read More... -
IWM Duxford to open new Second World War rooms revealing unseen artefacts and daily life of wartime pilots
IWM Duxford is set to open three newly restored Second World War spaces, offering visitors an intimate look at the lives of aircrew stationed at the Cambridgeshire airfield during the conflict.Read More... -
War-torn Trafalgar Union Flag faces possible departure from UK
A rare Union Flag that led the British charge at the Battle of Trafalgar has been placed under an export bar, giving UK institutions the chance to keep the historic relic in the country.Read More... -
Barbican to host Liam Young’s first UK solo exhibition in 2026
The Barbican has announced ‘In Other Worlds’, the first UK solo exhibition by artist, director and BAFTA-nominated producer Liam Young. Opening May 2026, the immersive show will exploreRead More... -
The Manchester Museum displays thousands of African artefacts it knows little about
A museum in northwest England has unveiled a new gallery showcasing thousands of African artefacts, many of which the institution admits it knows very little about. The exhibition aims toRead More... -
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...

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Grocery price inflation in Great Britain has moderated to 4.5%, marking its lowest level since February 2022, according to recent findings by retail researchers. Despite this positive trend,

Early Tuesday morning, commuters faced significant delays as traffic snarled along the M4 westbound near Hayes in west London. The disruption ensued following a crash just prior to junction

London Zoo is set to debut its latest attraction, "The Secret Life of Reptiles and Amphibians," showcasing an array of unique and endangered species. Opening its doors on March 29th,
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

