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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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New laws to set the country on the right path for the long-term will be revealed in next week’s King’s Speech.
Swimming pools and leisure centres across England have today received a share of £20 million central Government funding to keep them afloat in response to increased operating costs.
The UK's Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, is putting forth new legislation aimed at curtailing the use of tents by homeless individuals, asserting that many view homelessness as a

Consumer champion Which? has released its annual hotel survey, where Intercontinental Hotel Group's Indigo chain and Premier Inn’s satellite brand, Hub by Premier Inn, have emerged as the

A daring burglary unfolded at the Royal Lancers & Nottinghamshire Yeomanry Museum, where thieves made off with a trove of "priceless" silver military antiques. The audacious heist involved

The Bank of England has decided to keep interest rates unchanged at 5.25% as the country witnesses a decline in inflation from its record highs. This decision was reached with a majority vote

Rail workers and train drivers have witnessed substantial pay rises, even as their strikes have caused weeks of travel disruptions. According to data from the Office for National Statistics' annual

Thames Water, the largest water supplier in the United Kingdom, is currently mulling over a proposal to cut approximately 300 job positions, with more than half of these roles presently vacant,
The UK's Office for National Statistics (ONS) has announced its commitment to rejuvenating labor market data reporting from November onward, following a substantial reduction in its October

Currys, the British electrical retailer, announced its exit from the Greek market with the successful sale of its Kotsovolos unit to Public Power Corporation. The transaction, valued at 175 million

