Culture
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National Gallery receives £375m boost for landmark expansion
The National Gallery in London is preparing for a major transformation after securing a record-breaking £375 million in donations to fund a brand-new wing.Read More... -
Turns out David Bowie still had one more surprise up his sleeve
When he passed away in 2016, the world thought his last artistic statement was Blackstar – that haunting, brilliant final album shaped by his own awareness of mortality. But tucked away,Read More... -
Part of Victorian building collapses in Cleckheaton
A section of a former Victorian church, now used as a wedding venue, has collapsed onto a busy street in Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire.Read More... -
Black culture festival returns to Trafalgar Square this weekend
Trafalgar Square is set to come alive this weekend with the return of Black On The Square—a free festival celebrating Black culture, creativity, and community. Running from 12pm to 6pm, theRead More... -
Take a book, leave a Book: South London gets four new mini libraries
If you love books and the idea of swapping stories with your community, you’re in luck—Penguin Books is setting up four new “Book Stops” across South London this month.Read More... -
His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant Certificates of Merit awards 2026–2027
Nominations are now open for the 2026 His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant Certificates of Merit awards.Read More... -
“Toxic bullying culture” and “pandering to far right”: South London councillor walks away from Labour
A Lambeth councillor has dramatically quit the Labour Party, accusing it of fostering a “toxic culture of bullying” and “pandering to the far right.”Read More... -
For the very first time, Queen Marie of Romania’s delicate floral watercolors are heading to London
From September 18 to October 12, her works—kept safe for over a century in the manuscripts of the Romanian Academy—will be shown at The King’s Foundation Garrison Chapel Gallery,Read More... -
A huge Japanese food & culture festival is coming to London next month – and it’s totally free
For one day only, Trafalgar Square will transform into a vibrant hub of Japanese food, music, and traditions – and you won’t want to miss it. On September 21, the UK’s biggest annualRead More... -
Why England’s streets are suddenly covered in flags
Lately, if you’ve been driving around parts of England, you’ve probably noticed something unusual: lampposts covered in Union Jacks and St George’s crosses. In places like Birmingham,Read More... -
Notting Hill Carnival safety crackdown: 100 arrests and 50 weapons seized
Police have launched a major safety operation ahead of this year’s Notting Hill Carnival, arresting 100 people and seizing dozens of weapons in a bid to keep the huge celebration safe.Read More... -
Norwich castle reopens after £27.5 million transformation
After nearly five years behind scaffolding, one of England’s most iconic Norman landmarks has reopened its doors. Norwich Castle Keep – first built almost 900 years ago – has undergone aRead More...
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British Chancellor Rachel Reeves laid out how her government intends to allocate more than £2 trillion ($2.7 trillion) in public spending during a major speech on Wednesday, outlining a vision
Emergency workers visiting homes will soon be better protected from racial and religious abuse under new government legislation.
Reform UK has appointed former TV presenter and medical doctor David Bull as its new chairman, party leader Nigel Farage announced at a Westminster press conference.
The Government has announced it will repeal the Vagrancy Act 1824 by spring next year, ending the criminalisation of rough sleeping in England and Wales.
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has issued a stark warning to the UK and its allies: significantly increase defence spending or face serious security threats.
The UK government is investing £14.2 billion ($19.2 billion) to support construction of the Sizewell C nuclear power station in Suffolk, a project long in the making and seen as vital to the
The Church of England has announced a record investment of £1.6 billion ($2.2 billion) over the next three years to support clergy and struggling parishes, aiming to build on recent signs of
This winter, around nine million pensioners in England and Wales will receive Winter Fuel Payments, as the government extends eligibility to all pensioners with an income of £35,000 or less per
UK Finance Minister Rachel Reeves is set to meet Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng this week during his visit to Britain, a government source confirmed on Sunday. The meeting will coincide with
The UK Government has proposed extending a ban on bottom trawling in vulnerable areas of the sea around England to better protect rare marine species and fragile underwater habitats.