
Culture
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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... -
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...

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Foreign Secretary David Lammy announces £12 million funding package as senior Cabinet ministers meet with City of London leaders to advance sustainable finance for developing countries.

King Charles will address the "complex threats" confronting both the UK and France as he formally welcomes French President Emmanuel Macron to Windsor during a historic state visit.

Millions of UK workers could see their retirement savings grow by up to £29,000 thanks to a major overhaul of the pensions system under the Government’s new Pension Schemes Bill, which is
British businesses are turning away from the United States as a top investment destination, according to a new Deloitte survey released on Monday. Instead, they are seeing more promising

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has announced a major step forward in the UK’s push toward cleaner industry, confirming a £28.6 million investment in a carbon capture initiative from the

UK house prices remained unchanged in June, following a 0.3% drop in May, according to Halifax. The average home value stood at £296,665—2.5% higher than the same time last year.
The government is launching up to 1,000 Best Start Family Hubs across England by 2028, aiming to support 500,000 more children and ease the pressures of parenting. Every local authority
Reform UK MP James McMurdock has voluntarily suspended himself from the party following allegations concerning his past business activities, according to a statement released by

The UK has formally restored diplomatic relations with Syria, eight months after the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime. Foreign Secretary David Lammy became the first British minister to visit the

Several dozen protesters were arrested in London on Saturday following the implementation of a ban by the UK government on the protest organization Palestine Action.

