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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... -
Earliest evidence of human fire-making unearthed in Suffolk
A team led by the British Museum has uncovered what is now the earliest known evidence of humans deliberately making fire—dating back around 400,000 years—at a site in Barnham,Read More... -
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...

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A leading grocery industry researcher, the Institute of Grocery Distribution (IGD), has cautioned that food and drink prices in the UK will persistently rise in 2024, contributing to an ongoing
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, is today urging Home Secretary James Cleverly to finally ban zombie-style knives and machetes after years of Government delays to vital legislation that

Lloyds Banking Group is set to reduce its workforce by approximately 1,600 jobs across its branch network as part of a significant overhaul in response to the increasing trend of online banking.
Pandemic-induced child obesity: lifelong health consequences and urgent calls for early intervention

The repercussions of child obesity during the pandemic may extend throughout a lifetime, according to a recent study. Researchers caution that tens of thousands of children who gained

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan has today revealed shocking new analysis showing that between April and December 2023, Thames Water released sewage into London's waterways for
British men and women are receiving warnings that they may be called to war if the UK engages in any conflicts due to insufficient army numbers.

Heavy winds from Storm Jocelyn have battered the UK, following closely behind Storm Isha, which claimed at least two lives. On Tuesday, widespread heavy rain and strong gusts were

The Royal Mail is considering a significant overhaul of its services, with the possibility of reducing its letter delivery days from six to either five or even three, according to a report from the

Former cabinet minister Sir Simon Clarke has urged the Conservative Party to replace Rishi Sunak as the prime minister to avoid a potential "massacre" in the upcoming general election.

Despite concerns about heightened tensions in the Red Sea causing an energy bill surge, analysts are predicting a significant relief for UK households as energy bills could decrease by over

