
Culture
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Londoners on trial: 700 years of crime revealed in a free City archives exhibition
From medieval pickpockets to notorious Victorian figures, seven centuries of crime, punishment and public fascination are laid bare in a new exhibition atRead More... -
Lost for centuries, Henry VIII’s golden love pendant finds a home at the British Museum
A golden heart pendant once symbolizing the doomed marriage of Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon has finally been secured for permanent display at the BritishRead More... -
British High Commission hosts Caledonian Ball in Lahore to celebrate growing Scotland–Pakistan partnership
The British High Commission brought a touch of Scotland to Lahore this week as it hosted the Caledonian Ball at the historic Sir Ganga Ram Residence, celebratingRead More... -
300-year-old Rysbrack Marble putti blocked from export as UK scrambles to save national treasure
A three-century-old marble sculpture by renowned eighteenth-century sculptor Michael Rysbrack has been placed under a temporary UK export ban, giving BritishRead More... -
Inside ICG PR: how an international PR agency shapes reputation for luxury, fashion, and cultural brands
Interview: the co-founder of Iris Consulting Group Iryna Kotlyarevska on building global visibility with cultural intelligenceRead More... -
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...

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A landmark building near Piccadilly Circus is set for a new lease of life after Westminster councillors approved plans to turn it into a casino.

A Palestinian human rights group, Al-Haq, has appealed a British court decision that allowed the UK government to continue sending parts for F-35 fighter jets to Israel — even though those
Britain has announced a new list of 82 mid-skilled jobs eligible for temporary work visas as part of a fresh migration plan designed to address ongoing labour shortages

As the Hallowe’en holidays creep closer, more than half a million families are keeping childcare costs from becoming truly frightening — thanks to the Tax-Free Childcare scheme.
Azerbaijan’s sovereign wealth fund, SOFAZ, has announced a new investment of £50 million (around $66 million) in London’s Gatwick Airport, marking one of its largest infrastructure deals in
151 new flood defence schemes completed in just 12 months, strengthening protection for communities across the country.
A high-profile spy case against two men accused of working for China has fallen apart — and Britain’s top prosecutor says it’s because the government never officially called China a

The Government’s new Modern Industrial Strategy is already delivering results — securing over £250 billion of investment and supporting 45,000 high-quality jobs across the UK since its
The British Pound (GBP) edged lower against the US Dollar (USD) on Monday, even as the ongoing US government shutdown entered another week and speculation grew around possible
With the Jewish festival of Sukkot beginning Monday night, Rabbi Ben Kurzer wishes his congregation could focus on prayer and celebration — not on security checks and locked gates.

