
Culture
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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... -
Mayor of London granted right to use historic GLC coat of arms
The Mayor of London has been officially granted permission to use the historic coat of arms once belonging to the former Greater London Council (GLC), following approval from the King.Read More... -
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...

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Thousands of seafarers will be guaranteed fair wages, proper rest periods and suitable training thanks to a new Seafarers’ Charter launched by the UK government today (24 July 2023).
Oxford University graduate Keir Mather, aged 25, made history as parliament's youngest MP after winning the Selby and Ainsty by-election on July 20, overturning a significant majority.

Sellafield Ltd’s chief executive has officially opened the revitalised Frizington Youth and Community Centre in West Cumbria.

The Brownfield, Infrastructure and Land fund will focus on regenerating brownfield land and supporting the creation of new settlements.

Charlotte Owen, a 30-year-old former adviser to Boris Johnson, has been appointed to the House of Lords, making her the youngest peer in the chamber. She was among several allies of the

Amazon's pioneering "just walk out" grocery store, Amazon Fresh, located in Ealing Broadway, West London, has been permanently closed, marking the end of its two-year run. The store,
Charities and community organisations carrying out vital work to help vulnerable people are today invited to apply for a major government support package worth £76 million.

In a bid to address the housing shortage that has left many younger voters struggling with high rents and unable to afford their own homes, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has pledged to

The British government has taken swift action in response to the wildfires in Rhodes by deploying a rapid deployment team to aid British nationals on the island.

A new medal to recognise people who have responded selflessly during or after a major humanitarian crisis has been announced by the government today.

