Culture
-
British Library set for £1.1 billion expansion
The British Library, the largest in the UK, is set for a major transformation with a £1.1 billion expansion project now approved.Read More... -
Export bars placed on two 18th century Agostino Brunias paintings
Two paintings by the 18th-century Italian artist Agostino Brunias, both depicting scenes from the Caribbean island of St Vincent, have been placed under temporary export bars to give UKRead More... -
Pope recognizes Antoni Gaudí's "heroic virtues," puts him on path to sainthood
The Vatican has taken a significant step toward making renowned Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí a saint, officially recognizing his "heroic virtues." Often referred to as "God's architect,"Read More... -
Britain’s oldest Indian restaurant faces closure amid Central London lease dispute
Veeraswamy, the UK's oldest Indian restaurant, is facing the threat of closure just before reaching its centenary, due to a lease disagreement with the Crown Estate.Read More... -
Communities invited to nominate beloved UK traditions for National Heritage List
This summer, communities across the UK will be able to nominate their favourite traditions—from iconic celebrations like Notting Hill Carnival and Hogmanay to time-honoured crafts likeRead More... -
£20m museum renewal fund opens for England’s civic museums
Civic museums across England can now apply for a share of the new £20 million Museum Renewal Fund, aimed at boosting access to collections, enhancing educational programmes, andRead More... -
The underrated UK city that was England’s first capital — 1,000 years before London
Tucked away in Essex lies a city that predates London as England's capital by over a millennium. Rich in Roman and medieval history, Colchester only officially became a city in 2022 as part ofRead More... -
Universal Studios to open first UK theme park in Bedford by 2031, creating 28,000 jobs
The UK is officially getting its first Universal Studios theme park, with a grand opening set for 2031. The landmark project, backed by the UK government, is expected to bring in a staggeringRead More... -
MI5 lifts the veil on 115 years of secrets in new exhibition
For the first time in its 115-year history, MI5 is pulling back the curtain on its shadowy past. A new exhibition at the National Archives in London, MI5: Official Secrets, offers the public anRead More... -
Tourist tax could help revive London’s arts and culture scene
A growing number of voices are calling on the government to allow London to introduce a tourist tax, similar to those already in place in many popular European cities. The Centre for LondonRead More... -
£1bn Chinese ceramics gift to British Museum approved
The Charity Commission has officially approved the largest donation in the British Museum’s history—a collection of Chinese ceramics valued at around £1 billion.Read More... -
UK to return Nazi-looted painting to Jewish family
A 17th-century painting stolen by the Nazis in 1940 from a Jewish art collector in Belgium is set to be returned to the collector’s descendants, the British government announced on Saturday,Read More... -
Queen Camilla launches new Reading Medal to celebrate literary champions
Queen Camilla has unveiled The Queen’s Reading Room Medal, a new honor recognizing individuals who have made significant contributions to promoting books, reading, and literature in theirRead More...
British Queen celebrates
Most Read
- Teen held after US woman killed in London stabbings
- Heave-ho Harry! Prince prepares to join the walking wounded in ice trek to North Pole
- Football: Farhad Moshiri adamant Everton deal above board
- "Master of English Style". Interview with Designer Lydia Dart
- Letter to the Financial Times from Lord Mayor Alderman Michael Bear
UK news
A Hackney Wick newbuild complex in east London has left approximately 1,800 flats without drinking water due to contamination of the drinking tank. The developer, Taylor Wimpey, discovered
Greggs, the popular UK bakery chain, has unveiled plans to open 150 new stores across the country and trial 24-hour drive-thru locations, as it posted a significant increase in sales and profits,
Home Secretary Suella Braverman has unveiled a radical overhaul of the UK’s asylum system, warning that the country’s current rules could lead to 100 million people becoming eligible for
London’s rental crisis has led to record numbers of homeless families living in hotels, costing the taxpayer over £8,000 per household per month. Westminster Council has confirmed that the
The world's wealthiest individuals are still drawn to London and New York for ultra-prime property purchases, with both cities topping the global market in 2022, according to The Wealth Report
A spokesperson for Prince Harry announced on Sunday that he and his wife Meghan have been invited to his father King Charles's coronation, which will take place in May. However, the couple
The UK government has announced new legislation that would remove and ban any Channel migrants who arrive in the country in small boats from re-entering the UK and applying for
Special Forces in the UK have been banned from using TikTok and other social media apps on their military-issued smartphones over fears of potential infiltration by Chinese or Russian spies.
Bank of England's (BoE) Chief Economist, Huw Pill, has stated that the UK's economy is exhibiting slightly more momentum than anticipated, and pay growth is proving to be a bit faster than
The King and Queen Consort of the United Kingdom will embark on their first State Visit of the new reign to France and Germany from March 26 to March 31, 2023. The purpose of the visit is