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Cumbrian animated flood film scoops international science award
A short animated film featuring a red squirrel from Cumbria has won an international education award, shining a global spotlight on how trees can help tackle floodingRead More... -
Inside an immersive Guildhall Art Gallery exhibition inspired by the London Tube
The sensory world of the London Tube is brought vividly to life in a new immersive exhibition at Guildhall Art Gallery, uniting painter Jock McFadyen RA with musicianRead More... -
Researchers uncover ‘lost geometric code’ embedded in Oxford and Britain’s historic buildings
Researchers say they have uncovered a long-forgotten geometric code woven into some of Britain’s most famous historic buildings, including landmarks in Oxford.Read More... -
IWM Duxford to open new Second World War rooms revealing unseen artefacts and daily life of wartime pilots
IWM Duxford is set to open three newly restored Second World War spaces, offering visitors an intimate look at the lives of aircrew stationed at the Cambridgeshire airfield during the conflict.Read More... -
War-torn Trafalgar Union Flag faces possible departure from UK
A rare Union Flag that led the British charge at the Battle of Trafalgar has been placed under an export bar, giving UK institutions the chance to keep the historic relic in the country.Read More... -
Barbican to host Liam Young’s first UK solo exhibition in 2026
The Barbican has announced ‘In Other Worlds’, the first UK solo exhibition by artist, director and BAFTA-nominated producer Liam Young. Opening May 2026, the immersive show will exploreRead More... -
The Manchester Museum displays thousands of African artefacts it knows little about
A museum in northwest England has unveiled a new gallery showcasing thousands of African artefacts, many of which the institution admits it knows very little about. The exhibition aims toRead More... -
Captain John Narbrough’s journal faces export ban amid fears it could leave the UK
A rare 17th-century manuscript journal documenting Captain John Narbrough’s secret expedition to Spanish America and the Pacific has been placed under a temporary export ban, giving UKRead More... -
Earliest evidence of human fire-making unearthed in Suffolk
A team led by the British Museum has uncovered what is now the earliest known evidence of humans deliberately making fire—dating back around 400,000 years—at a site in Barnham,Read More... -
Rothschild 15th-century prayer book set to fetch up to $7 million at Sotheby’s auction
Ultra-rare 15th-century mahzor features vivid medieval illustrationsRead More... -
Ray Winstone honoured with Freedom of the City of London
Ray Winstone, one of the UK’s most celebrated ‘hard man’ actors, has been awarded the Freedom of the City of London in recognition of his extensive charitable and fundraising work.Read More... -
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...

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Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer's stance on the two-child limit for claiming certain benefits will be challenged at a meeting of the party's policy body this weekend. Sir Keir has faced criticism

As the big summer getaway ramps up with many schools breaking up, the FCDO is urging Brits travelling abroad to make sure they do not void their travel insurance and risk a big bill.

UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace describes Ukraine as a tragic testing ground for war technology, stating that the lessons learned from the conflict will shape the future of the British armed

A barge designated to accommodate 500 asylum seekers has arrived at a port on England's southern coast following the House of Lords' approval of the government's small boats and

In a move of defiance, senior doctors in England have declared two additional days of strikes in August, rejecting a proposed pay deal. The British Medical Association (BMA), the doctors'

On Monday, the British pound remained steady against the dollar, hovering around $1.31, as investors awaited a crucial inflation report. Data released on Friday showed that speculators have

The Home Office has confirmed the easing of visa rules for overseas workers in the building, carpentry, and fishing sectors. Additionally, roofers and plasterers have been added to the Shortage

A large accommodation barge, the Bibby Stockholm, which will house hundreds of asylum seekers, has left its berth in Cornwall's Falmouth and is en route to the South Coast port of Portland.

The head of the government's AI taskforce, Ian Hogarth, has stated that protecting British jobs will be a challenge as artificial intelligence (AI) systems become more advanced. Hogarth
The UK Government has today set out further steps to deliver a thriving, sustainable fishing industry and healthy marine environment for generations to come.

