
Culture
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Professor Dame Carol Black GBE reappointed as Chair of the British Library for 2026–2027
The UK Secretary of State has confirmed the extension of Professor Dame Carol Black GBE as Chair of the British Library, continuing her leadership from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027.Read More... -
Climate, community and care: Soma Surovi Jannat’s landmark exhibition at the Ashmolean Museum
From spring through autumn 2026, the Ashmolean Museum presents 'Soma Surovi Jannat: Climate Culture Care', a powerful new exhibition that places climateRead More... -
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...

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Furious Brexiteers have accused Rishi Sunak, the UK's Chancellor of the Exchequer, of breaking his promise to scrap thousands of leftover EU laws by the end of this
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From 16 May 2023, all applications made in Sierra Leone for a UK visa will need to be paid via an online payment process. Currently, customers have the choice to pay

The UK government has updated its plan regarding the removal of European Union laws, stating that it will now amend the retained EU law (REUL) bill to specify the

On Wednesday, the UK Supreme Court ruled that it was too late for a group of Nigerian claimants to sue two Shell (SHEL.L) subsidiaries over a 2011 offshore oil spill
Longer lorries will be introduced to Great Britain’s (GB’s) roads to support the government’s priority to grow the economy, boost productivity, slash road emissions and support supply chains.

According to Britain's financial services minister, Andrew Griffith, the UK is getting closer to deciding when, rather than if, it will issue a digital version of the sterling.

Thousands of homes and businesses in Shropshire will benefit from high-speed full-fibre broadband after a £24 million government contract was awarded to Freedom

London's position as a leading international finance center is under threat, with fears that the city is losing out to New York and other European cities. London has

