
Culture
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Government announces academy trust inspections to strengthen school accountability
New academy trust inspections to boost transparency for parents and strengthen outcomes for childrenRead More... -
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...

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London stocks faced a downward trend at the opening of the market on Thursday, as investors contemplated the possibility of the Bank of England implementing interest rate hikes that could

London leaders have expressed admiration for the significant contributions made by the Windrush generation to the city on the occasion of its 75th anniversary, while emphasizing the

King Charles has expressed his desire to stay informed about the ongoing search for the missing Titanic submarine. The vessel named Titan, operated by OceanGate, carries five individuals,
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities has announced that it is granting £1.59 million to the Local Government Association to fund a new scheme to support aspiring

The UK has today announced a wide-ranging package of support for Ukraine’s recovery effort to bolster its resilience in the immediate term and enable the long-term reconstruction of Ukraine

Inflation remains stubbornly high, causing significant financial strain for Londoners, individuals under 40, and renters across Britain. The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has highlighted

London Mayor Sadiq Khan is preparing to tackle the pressing issue of the "cost of doing business crisis" at a crucial summit involving prominent firms such as Uber, Natwest, and KPMG.

The Charity Commission has published a report following its statutory inquiry into Resham Helping Hand, finding that the trustees were responsible for misconduct and/or mismanagement.

In an exciting turn of events, a lucky ticket-holder from the UK has become an overnight multi-millionaire after winning over £55 million in the EuroMillions draw, as announced by Camelot.

Thousands of revellers, druids, and pagans congregated at Stonehenge on Wednesday morning to partake in the annual summer solstice celebrations. This cherished tradition drew individuals

