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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... -
In Bloom: How plants shaped Britain and the modern world
Plants surround us every day – in our gardens, our homes and even in our cups of tea – yet few of us stop to consider the extraordinary journeys they have taken to get here.Read More... -
UK launches first town of culture competition to revive local pride and boost economic growth
The government has officially launched the UK’s first-ever Town of Culture competition, marking a major new push to restore pride in communities and drive cultural-led economic growthRead More... -
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...

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In a compelling address to the House of Lords on Monday, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, condemned Chancellor Rishi Sunak's proposed Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today announced that he has asked TfL to run a groundbreaking three-month trial whereby all London Tube and Rail fares are made off-peak on Fridays.

The Rwanda bill spearheaded by Chancellor Rishi Sunak is undergoing its first examination as discussions commence in the House of Lords. Notably, figures such as the Archbishop

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.

