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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... -
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...

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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak welcomed the President of the United States, Joe Biden, to Downing Street this morning.

Over 6,700 veterinary medicines destined for the USA seized by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD).

Oxford has been crowned the top city in the UK for exploring on foot, according to research conducted by Preply, an online language lesson provider. The study revealed that it takes

One of Britain's largest windmills, the Maud Foster Windmill, is now on the market for £650,000, a price lower than the average cost of a house in London. This over 200-year-old property is

EasyJet, the largest airline in the UK, has announced the cancellation of 2% of its summer flight schedule, affecting approximately 180,000 customers. The airline attributed the cancellations to

According to a survey published on Sunday by trade body Make UK and accountants BDO, British companies have expressed the most positive outlook for their trading prospects in 10 months.

New data reveals that job vacancies in the UK have experienced the slowest rate of growth in 28 months, reflecting ongoing economic uncertainty and its impact on hiring. The latest report on

BT Group PLC has officially confirmed that Chief Executive Philip Jansen intends to resign from his role within the next twelve months. This announcement aligns with a report from Sky News

A recent survey of 3,000 individuals has revealed that nearly 10% of British people do not have any real-life friends. Instead, this group, comprising eight percent of Brits between the ages of
London's Metropolitan Police has organized an Eid Al-Adha celebration event in an ongoing effort to rebuild trust and strengthen relationships with the British Muslim community. The event,

