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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... -
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...

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Nine new Export Champions for Wales have been announced by the UK Government at the start of International Trade Week 2023.

The UK government is seeking public input on proposals to reduce ground rents, potentially saving homeowners in England and Wales significant amounts over the duration of their lease.

Following approval from the British health regulator for Eli Lilly's new weight-loss treatment, Health Secretary Steve Barclay expressed optimism about the potential benefits for thousands of

Health Secretary Michael Matheson is facing backlash after accumulating an £11,000 roaming charges bill while using his parliamentary iPad on vacation in Morocco. While Matheson has agreed
American semiconductor company Vishay Intertechnology has acquired the UK's largest chipmaking facility, Newport Wafer Fab, for $177 million. Located in South Wales, Newport Wafer Fab

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today hailed the importance of the capital’s creative economy, as new figures show that it is playing an increasingly significant role in supporting the

Carol Vorderman, the well-known presenter, is set to bid farewell to her long-standing BBC Radio Wales Saturday morning show after breaching BBC guidelines with her criticism of the

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, today encouraged boroughs to apply for a share of £5.3 million in new funding made available to support ambitious projects that reduce air pollution, protect

A think tank has urged Britain's Finance Minister, Jeremy Hunt, to resist the temptation of implementing pre-election tax cuts and instead focus on bolstering investments in critical areas like

Marks & Spencer (M&S) has exceeded expectations with a 75% rise in first-half profits, but the retailer remains cautious about future prospects. Despite maintaining trading momentum

