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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... -
Golden Globe 2026 nominations announced ahead of January ceremony
The nominations for the 83rd annual Golden Globe Awards were unveiled on Monday, setting the stage for the first major awards ceremony of the season on January 11.Read More... -
Mayor of London granted right to use historic GLC coat of arms
The Mayor of London has been officially granted permission to use the historic coat of arms once belonging to the former Greater London Council (GLC), following approval from the King.Read More... -
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...

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Aberdeen is set to introduce a 7% visitor levy on overnight stays, following approval from city councillors. The tax, aimed at boosting local infrastructure funding, will apply to hotel bills and
The Environment Agency is deploying a one-of-a-kind electro boom boat to conduct essential electric fishing surveys along the River Thames, stretching from Iffley Lock to Teddington Lock.

The government has announced plans to tighten regulations on cosmetic treatments, targeting unqualified practitioners who are endangering people's health. Under new proposals, only

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to increase taxes in the upcoming autumn budget as she faces mounting pressure to close a £51 billion gap in the nation’s finances, a leading economic

Today, the Government published the Low Pay Commission’s (LPC) official remit for setting the National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage (NLW) rates that will apply from
Lidl has been crowned the UK’s cheapest supermarket, according to the latest price analysis by consumer group Which?. A typical basket of 76 grocery and household items at Lidl cost an

Thousands of homes remain without electricity and rail services are still disrupted following the aftermath of Storm Floris, which swept through Scotland with winds of up to 90mph.
Thousands of drivers across the UK can now save £1,500 on new electric vehicles, as the government launches the first phase of its £650 million Electric Car Grant (ECG). The initiative, part of

London boroughs are urging the government to reconsider proposed changes to how children’s services funding is allocated, warning that the current plans fail to reflect the true level of need

A fifth individual has been charged by counter-terrorism police following a break-in at RAF Brize Norton, where two military aircraft were vandalised.

