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Rothschild 15th-century prayer book set to fetch up to $7 million at Sotheby’s auction
Ultra-rare 15th-century mahzor features vivid medieval illustrationsRead More... -
Ray Winstone honoured with Freedom of the City of London
Ray Winstone, one of the UK’s most celebrated ‘hard man’ actors, has been awarded the Freedom of the City of London in recognition of his extensive charitable and fundraising work.Read More... -
Golden Globe 2026 nominations announced ahead of January ceremony
The nominations for the 83rd annual Golden Globe Awards were unveiled on Monday, setting the stage for the first major awards ceremony of the season on January 11.Read More... -
Mayor of London granted right to use historic GLC coat of arms
The Mayor of London has been officially granted permission to use the historic coat of arms once belonging to the former Greater London Council (GLC), following approval from the King.Read More... -
Who will shape the National Gallery’s tomorrow? Architects shortlisted for landmark expansion
The National Gallery has announced a shortlist of six architectural teams competing to design a major new wing as part of its ambitious £750 million Project DomaniRead More... -
National Gallery unveils ambitious exhibition programme for 2026
The National Gallery has announced a landmark line-up of exhibitions for 2026, spanning five centuries of European art and bringing together rare loans, first-ever UK presentations, and iconicRead More... -
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...

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The Mayor of London’s development corporation for West London, Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC), together with local residents, businesses and organisations,

Leslie Garrett, aged 49, has pleaded guilty at Liverpool Crown Court to eight charges related to firing an AK-47-style rifle at a cinema, a newsagent, and a house on January 3.
One of the North East’s most famous icons will shine again as the government delivers a £35 million boost to restore the bridge and secure its future.
Water bills for households are set to increase in April, surpassing inflation rates, as water companies anticipate a rise in average annual bills. According to Water UK, the trade body

AI will not serve as a "mass destroyer of jobs," according to the reassurance given by the governor of the Bank of England, Andrew Bailey, in an interview with the BBC. Bailey emphasized that

Approximately half of British workers may not meet the salary threshold required to bring family members from overseas to the UK, warns research amid the Home Office's family visa changes.

Migrant Channel crossings in January increased by 13 percent compared to the same period last year, as reported in new figures. A total of 1,335 individuals completed the perilous journey

Over 100 firefighters impacted by the Grenfell fire have had their claims settled for a total of £20 million, according to the Fire Brigades Union (FBU). The fire, which occurred on June 14, 2017,

A record-breaking 11.5 million taxpayers submitted their Self Assessment tax returns for the 2022 to 2023 tax year by midnight on 31 January, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) reveals.

A dire financial crisis is looming over England's councils, deemed "out of control" by MPs, putting even well-managed local authorities at risk of bankruptcy, according to a cross-party

