
Culture
-
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... -
Sally Rooney warns UK readers may lose access to her books amid Palestine Action ban
Irish novelist Sally Rooney has told the High Court she may be forced to halt publication of her books in the UK — and potentially withdraw existing titles —Read More... -
Cambridge Dictionary reveals ‘Parasocial’ as Word of the Year 2025
Cambridge Dictionary has selected “parasocial” as its Word of the Year for 2025, highlighting the growing public fascination with one-sided relationshipsRead More... -
‘Banksy’s ‘Girl with Balloon’ was stolen from my gallery – London is not safe for art’
The head of a central London gallery says he has abandoned his Fitzrovia exhibition space after a £270,000 Banksy print was stolen in a brazen smash-and-grab raid.Read More... -
London Art Fair to return in January 2026 with expanded global line-up
The London Art Fair will return to the capital from 21–25 January 2026, marking its 38th edition with an expanded roster of Modern and Contemporary galleries from the UK and abroad.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

According to the latest report from property agents trade body Propertymark, the UK housing market continues to face challenges as the number of property sales fell, and more homes are

New data from the Principality Building Society reveals that house prices in Wales have experienced their most significant drop since the 2009 financial crisis.

The UK government is considering initiating a multi-billion pound sale of NatWest shares, reminiscent of the 'Tell Sid' privatizations from the 1980s, with plans to launch as early as June.

A recent demographic survey conducted by the New York-based Claims Conference has provided an updated and comprehensive overview of Holocaust survivors globally. The study, released

The government has announced plans to prohibit disposable vapes in an effort to address the increasing number of young individuals adopting vaping. The forthcoming ban is part of a
The Scottish Highlands have set a new UK record high temperature, surpassing previous figures and making it the hottest January day ever recorded. According to provisional data from the

A recent Opinium opinion poll suggests that the British opposition Labour Party has increased its lead over Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's ruling Conservative Party from 14 to 16 points.
Essex-based internet personality Simon Harris has come under scrutiny after it was revealed that he retained approximately £367,000 in public funds allocated to him for managing Facebook
Environmental activist Greta Thunberg joined a group of demonstrators to protest against Farnborough Airport's proposed expansion. The airport, located in Hampshire, has submitted plans to

On the 78th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp, data released on Holocaust Memorial Day has revealed a disturbing rise of 104% in anti-Semitic incidents across

