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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... -
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...

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As Easter travellers endure long queues at the Port of Dover, the French interior ministry has hit back at claims that its border officials are to blame for the chaos.

London’s wealthiest tenants are paying an extra 1.4 per cent to rent prime areas in the city, according to estate agent Savills. The trend indicates a continued demand for luxury spaces in the

According to the Met Office, the UK is expected to experience sunny and warm weather during the upcoming Easter weekend. The rainy conditions that have been

Laurie Magnus, the independent ethics adviser to British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, released a report on Thursday stating that he found no clear evidence to support

On Thursday, Britain's vaccine advisers, the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI), announced that children aged six months to four years with
French anti-government protests have caused chaos for British travellers on the Easter weekend, dubbed "Black Thursday". Industrial action by air traffic controllers and ferry workers have led

Scott Benton, a Conservative Party lawmaker in the UK, has been suspended from his position pending an investigation after he was filmed by undercover reporters from The Times newspaper
According to data from mortgage lender Halifax, British house prices rose for a third consecutive month in March, indicating a further stabilisation of the market

Peter Murrell, the husband of former Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon, has been arrested by detectives investigating the funding and finances of the Scottish National Party (SNP).

The Geospatial Commission, part of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), has today launched a new digital map that will revolutionise the way we install, maintain,

