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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... -
At Britain’s first plant-based Michelin-Star restaurant, most diners aren’t vegan
At Plates, the first fully plant-based restaurant in Britain to earn a Michelin star, the dining room is full most nights — yet the vast majority of guests aren’t vegan.Read More... -
Sally Rooney warns UK readers may lose access to her books amid Palestine Action ban
Irish novelist Sally Rooney has told the High Court she may be forced to halt publication of her books in the UK — and potentially withdraw existing titles —Read More... -
Cambridge Dictionary reveals ‘Parasocial’ as Word of the Year 2025
Cambridge Dictionary has selected “parasocial” as its Word of the Year for 2025, highlighting the growing public fascination with one-sided relationshipsRead More... -
‘Banksy’s ‘Girl with Balloon’ was stolen from my gallery – London is not safe for art’
The head of a central London gallery says he has abandoned his Fitzrovia exhibition space after a £270,000 Banksy print was stolen in a brazen smash-and-grab raid.Read More... -
London Art Fair to return in January 2026 with expanded global line-up
The London Art Fair will return to the capital from 21–25 January 2026, marking its 38th edition with an expanded roster of Modern and Contemporary galleries from the UK and abroad.Read More...

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Arm, the prominent British microchip design company, has officially submitted documentation for the sale of its shares in the United States. The firm, headquartered in

A father of three, Peter Holt, recounts his unexpected ordeal, which compelled him to traverse over 1,100 miles through six countries, spending £3,000, just to join his family

Dario Gradi, the former manager of Crewe Alexandra, has had his MBE revoked in light of allegations that he failed to respond adequately to rumors of sexual abuse.
Diezani Alison-Madueke, Nigeria's former oil minister, is facing charges of bribery in the United Kingdom. She is alleged to have accepted financial inducements in exchange

As of this year, more than 18,000 migrants have successfully crossed the English Channel and reached the UK, following in the footsteps of 661 individuals who made the journey just

Military personnel deployed on the battlefield will benefit from enhanced connectivity, following the award of an £89 million contract.

Amidst a backdrop of soaring prices impacting most workers' earnings, top executives of major British companies witnessed an average pay increase of nearly 16% last year.

The leader of City Hall Conservatives has leveled accusations against London Mayor Sadiq Khan, claiming that he collaborated to suppress research related to the Ultra Low
Eugene Shvidler, a prominent figure associated with Roman Abramovich, has been unsuccessful in his endeavor to overturn sanctions imposed on him in light of the Ukraine war.

A scheme that has helped Londoners receive an additional £8.4 million in unclaimed Pension Credit is to be rolled out to 10,000 more older Londoners on lower incomes.

