
Culture
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World’s first museum of youth culture to open in London next spring
London is preparing to host the world’s first museum dedicated entirely to the lives and experiences of young people, with the Museum of Youth Culture now slated to open in spring 2026.Read More... -
London launches Inclusive Talent Strategy to drive skills revolution and open up new job opportunities
London Councils and the Mayor of London have unveiled a new Inclusive Talent Strategy, backed by a £147.2 million investment aimed at transforming the capital’s skills system and supportingRead More... -
Prince William teams up with Matthew McConaughey, Kylie Minogue, and more for Earthshot Prize in Brazil
In just two weeks, Prince William will be heading to Rio de Janeiro for his fifth annual Earthshot Prize awards — and he’s bringing a star-studded lineup along for the ride.Read More... -
David Attenborough becomes oldest-ever daytime Emmy winner
Legendary broadcaster Sir David Attenborough has made history once again — this time as the oldest winner of a Daytime Emmy Award.Read More... -
National Children’s Choir of Great Britain opens London auditions across four dates
Children aged 9-19 who love singing may audition to join the choirs from Easter 2026Read More... -
Cheers to change: cutting red tape could bring more food, music and fun to your local
The Government is kicking off a fast-track review to scrap outdated licensing rules that have been holding back pubs, bars, and community events — and they want to hear directly from theRead More... -
£20 million boost to keep local museums open and thriving
Millions of people across England will continue to enjoy their local museums thanks to a new £20 million government investment.Read More... -
Robbie Williams’ Istanbul concert canceled over safety concerns
British pop star Robbie Williams announced that his upcoming concert in Istanbul has been canceled after local authorities decided to call off the show due to safety concerns.Read More... -
Aloha London: British Museum honors the Hawaiian Kingdom’s journey across cceans
Two hundred years after Hawaiian royalty first set foot in London, their story will be brought to life in a new British Museum exhibition titled “Hawai‘i: A Kingdom Crossing Oceans”.Read More... -
Chained Bibles and tiny dictionaries: 600 years of the Guildhall Library
Six centuries ago, Richard “Dick” Whittington – yes, the very one from the folk tale – left money in his will to set up a library in London. Today, that library is celebrating its 600th birthday...Read More...

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The Scottish city of Glasgow is considering a major overhaul of its bus network, contemplating a return to a system reminiscent of the iconic orange Strathclyde region buses from the 1980s.

Plans for an all-UK astronaut mission into orbit are taking shape, and it could see four British astronauts embarking on a groundbreaking mission. The endeavor is being developed by Axiom,
This autumn sees another new walking trail for north east Kent residents and visitors to enjoy. The newest section of the England Coast Path will help connect people with nature. It will provide
London Tube workers have been presented with a five percent pay increase, but some activists argue that it is inadequate and are pushing for strike action.

A man has faced trial for his alleged involvement in a knifepoint robbery at the residence of Olympic cyclist Mark Cavendish, despite turning himself in 18 months after his photo was circulated

The former Gaumont cinema site on King’s Road has been reborn as a £235 million commercial and cultural centre with offices, 47 apartments, a rooftop bar, and a 600-seater Curzo
Child poverty in the UK: alarming new statistics reflect increased hardship amid rising living costs
Child poverty in the UK has reached alarming levels, driven by meager wages, low benefit payments, and an escalating cost of living crisis. Recent government statistics reveal that around

The first 50 hotels across the UK will stop housing asylum seekers by the end of January, as a result of a more than 20% drop in small boat crossings compared to last year, the Immigration
In March, it came to light that approximately 400 hotels were being utilized to house a record number of asylum seekers.

Workers across the UK will experience a 10% pay increase starting Tuesday because their employers have opted to participate in the voluntary Real Living Wage scheme.

