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London Zoo’s giraffes take centre stage in New London Underground poster celebrating 200 years of ZSL
London Zoo’s iconic giraffes have stepped into the spotlight with the launch of a striking new London Underground poster, marking the start of ZSL’s 200th anniversaryRead More... -
Rare 18th-century ‘Shock Dog’ sculpture by Anne Damer faces possible export from the UK
A rare 18th-century terracotta sculpture of a dog by pioneering British artist Anne Seymour Damer has been placed under a temporary export bar, amid concerns it could leave the UK unless aRead More... -
Astronomers Take Over: hands-on space gallery and live Planetarium shows launch at the National Maritime Museum
A new space adventure is landing in Greenwich. ‘Astronomers Take Over’, a playful, hands-on gallery led by real astronomers, opens at the National Maritime MuseumRead More... -
UK Prime Minister champions British theatre’s growing success in China during Shanghai visit
The Prime Minister has highlighted the growing global influence of British theatre during a visit to Shanghai, underlining how the UK’s creative industries are driving economic growth andRead More... -
King Charles and Queen Camilla host green carpet premiere at Windsor Castle for new Amazon prime film
King Charles, with Queen Camilla by his side, opened the doors of the longest-occupied castle in Europe for a sparkling evening at Windsor Castle, marking the premiere of ‘Finding Harmony –Read More... -
Karen Newman appointed to sculpt Queen Elizabeth II for National Memorial in St James’s Park
Renowned British sculptor Karen Newman MRSS has been appointed to create a new sculpture of Queen Elizabeth II as part of the UK’s national memorial to the late Monarch, the QueenRead More... -
UK government unveils £1.5bn culture investment to save 1,000 local venues and restore national pride
The government has announced a landmark £1.5 billion investment in arts, culture and heritage, pledging to safeguard more than 1,000 local venues across England and reverse years ofRead More... -
Museum of Oxford reveals 2026 programme focused on community stories, talks and events
The Museum of Oxford has unveiled its 2026 programme, setting out a year of talks, tours and hands-on events that place local people and shared histories firmly centre stage. The newRead More... -
£9m Claude Lorrain masterpiece faces possible export as UK scrambles to keep Baroque treasure
A Baroque landscape masterpiece valued at £9 million has been placed under a temporary export ban, giving UK institutions a final opportunity to keep the work in the country.Read More... -
Welsh towns invited to compete for first-ever UK Town of Culture title
Could a Welsh town become the very first UK Town of Culture? Communities across Wales are being invited to step into the national spotlight as the UK launches its inaugural Town of CultureRead More... -
In Bloom: How plants shaped Britain and the modern world
Plants surround us every day – in our gardens, our homes and even in our cups of tea – yet few of us stop to consider the extraordinary journeys they have taken to get here.Read More... -
UK launches first town of culture competition to revive local pride and boost economic growth
The government has officially launched the UK’s first-ever Town of Culture competition, marking a major new push to restore pride in communities and drive cultural-led economic growthRead More... -
Government announces academy trust inspections to strengthen school accountability
New academy trust inspections to boost transparency for parents and strengthen outcomes for childrenRead More...

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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,

In an effort to alleviate the burden of the cost-of-living crisis on households, the UK government is reportedly considering reducing the BBC licence fee. With the fee set to rise in line with
Michael Gove, the Secretary for Levelling Up, Housing, and Communities, is spearheading a scheme to turn Cambridge into Britain's equivalent of Silicon Valley. The ambitious proposal includes
The Church of England (CoE) is taking steps to draft new pastoral guidance and materials to allow for the blessing of same-sex couples by priests. During a four-hour debate on July 8, the

Jeremy Hunt, the British finance minister, is set to reveal long-awaited proposals on Monday aimed at incentivizing pension funds and other asset managers to invest in high-growth industries,

