Culture
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‘Brain rot’ named Oxford Word of the Year 2024After a public vote involving over 37,000 participants, Oxford Languages has officially named ‘brain rot’ as the Oxford Word of the Year for 2024. This decision reflects the evolvingRead More...
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Final tickets for London’s iconic New Year’s Eve fireworks go on sale MondayThe last chance to secure tickets for the Mayor of London’s renowned New Year’s Eve fireworks display arrives on Monday, 2 December, with sales opening at midday.Read More...
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London's pie and mash makers push for protected status to preserve Cockney traditionRick Poole, who grew up in his family’s pie and mash shop in London, is hopeful that a new campaign to secure protected status for the traditional Cockney dish will ensure its survival forRead More...
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Two Roman mosaics face risk of leaving the UKTwo Roman mosaics, valued at a combined total of £560,000, have been placed under a temporary export bar in an effort to give UK museums, galleries, or institutions the opportunity toRead More...
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UK author Samantha Harvey has won the Booker Prize for her ‘amazing’ space station novel ‘Orbital’Samantha Harvey poses with the prize and her book "Orbital" at the Booker Prize Awards 2024, in London.Read More...
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Wales advances with tourism tax proposalThis month, the Welsh Parliament will begin considering a new law that could introduce a tourism tax for overnight visitors in certain areas of Wales. The proposal would grant local councils theRead More...
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Buckingham Palace to reveal more of Its hidden secrets to visitorsBuckingham Palace is set to reveal even more of its iconic spaces to the public during its traditional summer opening, offering an unprecedented experience for visitors.Read More...
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Book reveals King has cut off Prince Andrew’s fundingPrince Andrew’s financial support from King Charles has been terminated, claims a newly updated royal biography. The Duke of York, who has been facing significant financial challengesRead More...
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Renovation costs for Norwich Castle soar to £27.5mThe cost of a major restoration project at Norwich Castle, which aims to revitalize parts of the 900-year-old landmark, has significantly increased as the project nears completion.Read More...
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London's oldest garden centre with 'top-notch plants' ranked among the UK's bestTwo of London’s beloved garden centres have earned spots on Mail Online’s list of the best in the UK, highlighting popular destinations for both plant enthusiasts and casual visitors alike.Read More...
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UCL staff raise alarms over ‘dismantling’ of University Art MuseumUniversity College London (UCL) staff have expressed strong objections to the institution’s plans to repurpose its historic Art Museum, voicing concerns that the proposal disregards theRead More...
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Discover Ufford: Suffolk's charming village with an award-winning pub and scenic walksSuffolk is known for its charming towns and villages, but this week we’re highlighting Ufford, a village that offers more than just picturesque scenery. With an award-winning pub and plenty ofRead More...
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UK’s National Gallery implements liquid ban following activist attacks on artworksThe National Gallery in London has introduced a ban on liquids in response to a series of activist attacks on its artworks, including Vincent van Gogh's iconic Sunflowers.Read More...
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Commuters in London faced significant travel disruptions on Monday, as strong winds and heavy rain caused chaos across the capital. The Met Office issued a yellow weather warning from
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a £5bn boost to the UK's military spending, aimed at modernising the country's nuclear submarine programme and replenishing ammunition stocks
HSBC has bought the UK arm of collapsed US lender Silicon Valley Bank, thereby rescuing hundreds of British tech startups. After hours of intensive talks, the Chancellor of the Exchequer,
According to the latest figures, wealthy overseas shoppers are avoiding Britain due to the “tourist tax” imposed by the Chancellor at the time, Rishi Sunak. In 2020, he abolished VAT-free
On Saturday, a large crowd gathered in London to show their support for healthcare workers in the UK. The demonstration, organized by SOS NHS, a coalition of campaign groups and trade
According to sources from the UK's Border Force, out of more than 1,000 Albanian migrants who are currently subject to deportation orders, only 25 have no barriers to deportation.
The UK government has pledged to invest £20 billion ($24 billion) over the next 20 years in carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and create jobs.
Aldi, the discount supermarket chain, announced on Saturday that it will remove all purchase limits on salad items, including cucumbers, peppers, and tomatoes, in the UK from Monday.
The UK and France have agreed to jointly train Ukrainian marines and supply weapons to Ukraine in its fight against Russia's invading forces. The move is designed to put Kyiv in the "strongest