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Lost for centuries, Henry VIII’s golden love pendant finds a home at the British Museum
A golden heart pendant once symbolizing the doomed marriage of Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon has finally been secured for permanent display at the BritishRead More... -
British High Commission hosts Caledonian Ball in Lahore to celebrate growing Scotland–Pakistan partnership
The British High Commission brought a touch of Scotland to Lahore this week as it hosted the Caledonian Ball at the historic Sir Ganga Ram Residence, celebratingRead More... -
300-year-old Rysbrack Marble putti blocked from export as UK scrambles to save national treasure
A three-century-old marble sculpture by renowned eighteenth-century sculptor Michael Rysbrack has been placed under a temporary UK export ban, giving BritishRead More... -
Inside ICG PR: how an international PR agency shapes reputation for luxury, fashion, and cultural brands
Interview: the co-founder of Iris Consulting Group Iryna Kotlyarevska on building global visibility with cultural intelligenceRead More... -
London Zoo’s giraffes take centre stage in New London Underground poster celebrating 200 years of ZSL
London Zoo’s iconic giraffes have stepped into the spotlight with the launch of a striking new London Underground poster, marking the start of ZSL’s 200th anniversaryRead More... -
Rare 18th-century ‘Shock Dog’ sculpture by Anne Damer faces possible export from the UK
A rare 18th-century terracotta sculpture of a dog by pioneering British artist Anne Seymour Damer has been placed under a temporary export bar, amid concerns it could leave the UK unless aRead More... -
Astronomers Take Over: hands-on space gallery and live Planetarium shows launch at the National Maritime Museum
A new space adventure is landing in Greenwich. ‘Astronomers Take Over’, a playful, hands-on gallery led by real astronomers, opens at the National Maritime MuseumRead More... -
UK Prime Minister champions British theatre’s growing success in China during Shanghai visit
The Prime Minister has highlighted the growing global influence of British theatre during a visit to Shanghai, underlining how the UK’s creative industries are driving economic growth andRead More... -
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...

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Cdr Julian Bennett, a senior officer in the Metropolitan Police, has been terminated from his position after he refused to provide a urine sample for a cannabis test, an action deemed gross

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has reported that the expansion of London's ultra-low emission zone (Ulez) has led to "cleaner air" in the city. A Transport for London (TfL) report indicates that the
King Charles has expressed deep remorse for the "abhorrent and unjustifiable acts of violence committed against Kenyans" during their struggle for independence. Speaking during his state
Deputy Mayor for Housing, Tom Copley, has called upon the government to take more significant measures to address London's persistent issue of rough sleeping and homelessness.

Over the course of a week-long operation, Northern Ireland police have seized illegal prescription tablets worth around £800,000. This crackdown led to the arrest of twelve individuals following

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today announced £10m funding to further reduce the delays caused by roadworks in the capital. through his award-winning Infrastructure
The number of UK companies facing insolvency is set to reach its highest level since the 2009 financial crisis, with insolvencies rising by 10% year-on-year in the three months ending

The Welsh Government has taken action to ban several single-use plastics, demonstrating its commitment to addressing climate and nature emergencies. This measure aims to reduce plastic
The UK’s AI skills base will be future-proofed with a £118 million boost to skills funding, the government announced today (Tuesday 31 October).
In recent developments, a third individual has been found guilty of participating in the robbery at the residence of renowned cyclist Mark Cavendish and his wife, Peta, during which high-value

