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300-year-old Rysbrack Marble putti blocked from export as UK scrambles to save national treasure
A three-century-old marble sculpture by renowned eighteenth-century sculptor Michael Rysbrack has been placed under a temporary UK export ban, giving BritishRead More... -
Inside ICG PR: how an international PR agency shapes reputation for luxury, fashion, and cultural brands
Interview: the co-founder of Iris Consulting Group Iryna Kotlyarevska on building global visibility with cultural intelligenceRead More... -
London Zoo’s giraffes take centre stage in New London Underground poster celebrating 200 years of ZSL
London Zoo’s iconic giraffes have stepped into the spotlight with the launch of a striking new London Underground poster, marking the start of ZSL’s 200th anniversaryRead More... -
Rare 18th-century ‘Shock Dog’ sculpture by Anne Damer faces possible export from the UK
A rare 18th-century terracotta sculpture of a dog by pioneering British artist Anne Seymour Damer has been placed under a temporary export bar, amid concerns it could leave the UK unless aRead More... -
Astronomers Take Over: hands-on space gallery and live Planetarium shows launch at the National Maritime Museum
A new space adventure is landing in Greenwich. ‘Astronomers Take Over’, a playful, hands-on gallery led by real astronomers, opens at the National Maritime MuseumRead More... -
UK Prime Minister champions British theatre’s growing success in China during Shanghai visit
The Prime Minister has highlighted the growing global influence of British theatre during a visit to Shanghai, underlining how the UK’s creative industries are driving economic growth andRead More... -
King Charles and Queen Camilla host green carpet premiere at Windsor Castle for new Amazon prime film
King Charles, with Queen Camilla by his side, opened the doors of the longest-occupied castle in Europe for a sparkling evening at Windsor Castle, marking the premiere of ‘Finding Harmony –Read More... -
Karen Newman appointed to sculpt Queen Elizabeth II for National Memorial in St James’s Park
Renowned British sculptor Karen Newman MRSS has been appointed to create a new sculpture of Queen Elizabeth II as part of the UK’s national memorial to the late Monarch, the QueenRead More... -
UK government unveils £1.5bn culture investment to save 1,000 local venues and restore national pride
The government has announced a landmark £1.5 billion investment in arts, culture and heritage, pledging to safeguard more than 1,000 local venues across England and reverse years ofRead More... -
Museum of Oxford reveals 2026 programme focused on community stories, talks and events
The Museum of Oxford has unveiled its 2026 programme, setting out a year of talks, tours and hands-on events that place local people and shared histories firmly centre stage. The newRead More... -
£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...

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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.

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has sparked controversy by stating that a £100,000 salary is "not a huge salary" for residents of his Surrey constituency.

According to data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on Friday, British retail sales showed unexpected resilience in February, despite adverse weather conditions affecting

