
Culture
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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... -
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...

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Information around how to safely purchase, charge and use e-bikes and e-scooters has been published by the government today (1 February 2024) to improve consumer safety.
Climate activist Greta Thunberg has made her way to court to face trial for a public order offense stemming from a demonstration in central London last year. The 21-year-old Swedish

Shell announced a 30% decrease in its 2023 profit, settling at $28 billion, attributed to the cooling of oil and gas prices compared to the previous year's record. However, the company managed
UK EuroMillions participants are advised to double-check their tickets as it has been disclosed that a lucky ticket-holder has won £61 million.
The Mayor Sadiq Khan today announced a further expansion of services to help rough sleepers, as new figures show more than 1,200 rough sleepers were helped into emergency
Rail services in the northern regions of England have ground to a halt due to a strike by drivers from Northern and TransPennine Express, who are members of the Aslef union. The ongoing pay

Last year, England and Wales witnessed the highest number of company insolvencies since 1993, according to official figures. Despite the increase, the rate of businesses facing insolvency was

The British government announced on Tuesday that inspections of fruit and vegetables entering the country from the European Union will not commence until the end of October, providing a

Pharmacists in England can now prescribe medications for seven minor conditions, including sore throats and earaches, through the Pharmacy First scheme. Patients can obtain prescriptions
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan today hailed small businesses as “the backbone of London’s economy”, as he launched a new £8.7m service to help them grow, develop, and thrive.

