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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... -
‘Banksy’s ‘Girl with Balloon’ was stolen from my gallery – London is not safe for art’
The head of a central London gallery says he has abandoned his Fitzrovia exhibition space after a £270,000 Banksy print was stolen in a brazen smash-and-grab raid.Read More... -
London Art Fair to return in January 2026 with expanded global line-up
The London Art Fair will return to the capital from 21–25 January 2026, marking its 38th edition with an expanded roster of Modern and Contemporary galleries from the UK and abroad.Read More...

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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced on Monday that Britain has the potential to become the global center for artificial intelligence (AI) regulation. In a speech delivered at the London
The United Kingdom witnessed the highest number of migrants crossing the English Channel in small boats on June 11, with authorities detecting a total of 616 individuals, according to the
The British pound remained largely stable on Monday as market participants braced themselves for a week filled with central bank decisions and important economic data. The focus for the day
Heathrow Airport in the United Kingdom saw a significant increase in passenger traffic during May, marking its busiest month since the onset of the pandemic. A total of 6.73 million passengers

Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland's former first minister, has been released without charge following her arrest by the police. The arrest was made in connection with the ongoing investigation into the
Former Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon has been arrested in connection with an ongoing Police Scotland investigation into the funding of the Scottish National Party (SNP), according to

Share Jacob Rees-Mogg, a former Cabinet minister, has cautioned the Conservative Party against obstructing Boris Johnson's potential bid to stand in another parliamentary constituency,

The resignation of former Prime Minister Boris Johnson has reignited old divisions within Britain's ruling Conservative Party, while the opposition Labour Party sees an opportunity in the run-up

Following a harassment claim, Britain's opposition Labour Party has decided to return a £100,000 donation from Davide Serra, the founder and CEO of Algebris Group, according to a party
A voluntary organization that provides support to homeless individuals in Londonderry is concerned that budget cuts could force its closure. The Department for Communities, responsible for

