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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...

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In a memo obtained by Reuters, HSBC, Europe's largest bank, has announced its intention to depart from its longstanding headquarters in Canary Wharf, East London, in favor of a smaller

London stocks experienced a downturn today, with defence companies facing a decline following an unsuccessful mutiny attempt in Russia. However, there was positive news for Aston Martin
Events are being held across the United Kingdom to celebrate Armed Forces Day today, highlighting the work that the UK Armed Forces do in keeping the people of the United Kingdom safe.
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, is facing pressure to address the issue of sewage dumping in the city's rivers as it has been revealed that water companies in the capital have been

North West London, home to Finchley United Synagogue, is set to host an Israeli property show this weekend, catering to individuals considering Aliyah, seeking a holiday home, or interested

The London Mayor's office has been barred from raising the European Union (EU) flag on the anniversary of the Brexit referendum, following a change in planning regulations, according to

Twitter is facing criticism for its failure to address "extreme content" on its platform, specifically concerning tweets that promote discriminatory views against black and Jewish individuals.

Travelers passing through Heathrow Airport can breathe a sigh of relief as security workers have called off 31 days of planned strikes for this summer. Over 2,000 staff members have accepted
British ticket holder claims life-changing £55m EuroMillions jackpot, surpassing Harry Kane's wealth
A fortunate individual has won £55,013,819 in the recent EuroMillions draw, making them richer than Harry Kane, as stated by the Sunday Times Rich List. Camelot UK has confirmed the

Junior doctors in England have announced their intention to hold a five-day strike in July, marking their longest walkout yet, as a protest against pay disparities. The strike will commence at

