Culture
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Export bars placed on two 18th century Agostino Brunias paintings
Two paintings by the 18th-century Italian artist Agostino Brunias, both depicting scenes from the Caribbean island of St Vincent, have been placed under temporary export bars to give UKRead More... -
Pope recognizes Antoni Gaudí's "heroic virtues," puts him on path to sainthood
The Vatican has taken a significant step toward making renowned Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí a saint, officially recognizing his "heroic virtues." Often referred to as "God's architect,"Read More... -
Britain’s oldest Indian restaurant faces closure amid Central London lease dispute
Veeraswamy, the UK's oldest Indian restaurant, is facing the threat of closure just before reaching its centenary, due to a lease disagreement with the Crown Estate.Read More... -
Communities invited to nominate beloved UK traditions for National Heritage List
This summer, communities across the UK will be able to nominate their favourite traditions—from iconic celebrations like Notting Hill Carnival and Hogmanay to time-honoured crafts likeRead More... -
£20m museum renewal fund opens for England’s civic museums
Civic museums across England can now apply for a share of the new £20 million Museum Renewal Fund, aimed at boosting access to collections, enhancing educational programmes, andRead More... -
The underrated UK city that was England’s first capital — 1,000 years before London
Tucked away in Essex lies a city that predates London as England's capital by over a millennium. Rich in Roman and medieval history, Colchester only officially became a city in 2022 as part ofRead More... -
Universal Studios to open first UK theme park in Bedford by 2031, creating 28,000 jobs
The UK is officially getting its first Universal Studios theme park, with a grand opening set for 2031. The landmark project, backed by the UK government, is expected to bring in a staggeringRead More... -
MI5 lifts the veil on 115 years of secrets in new exhibition
For the first time in its 115-year history, MI5 is pulling back the curtain on its shadowy past. A new exhibition at the National Archives in London, MI5: Official Secrets, offers the public anRead More... -
Tourist tax could help revive London’s arts and culture scene
A growing number of voices are calling on the government to allow London to introduce a tourist tax, similar to those already in place in many popular European cities. The Centre for LondonRead More... -
£1bn Chinese ceramics gift to British Museum approved
The Charity Commission has officially approved the largest donation in the British Museum’s history—a collection of Chinese ceramics valued at around £1 billion.Read More... -
UK to return Nazi-looted painting to Jewish family
A 17th-century painting stolen by the Nazis in 1940 from a Jewish art collector in Belgium is set to be returned to the collector’s descendants, the British government announced on Saturday,Read More... -
Queen Camilla launches new Reading Medal to celebrate literary champions
Queen Camilla has unveiled The Queen’s Reading Room Medal, a new honor recognizing individuals who have made significant contributions to promoting books, reading, and literature in theirRead More... -
Blackpool Pleasure Beach to cut hours and close rides after £2.7m loss
One of the UK’s most iconic theme parks, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, has announced it will be closing some rides and reducing opening hours following a £2.7 million pre-tax loss.Read More...
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Health experts have cautioned that the NHS funding increase announced in England's budget will be insufficient to address the country’s struggling healthcare system and that any noticeable
Britain's Conservative Party has elected Kemi Badenoch as its new leader, making history as the first Black woman to lead a major political party in the United Kingdom. Badenoch's election
An Australian computer scientist who claims to have invented bitcoin is facing contempt of court accusations following the filing of a £911 million ($1.18 billion) lawsuit in the UK against
The number of undocumented migrants arriving in the UK after crossing the Channel in small boats has surpassed 30,000 so far this year, according to provisional data released
A migrant accused of making death threats against Nigel Farage has been detained, according to GB News. The Reform UK leader said the individual, who allegedly taunted British and
House prices in the UK experienced a modest rise of 0.1% in October, significantly slowing from September’s 0.6% monthly increase, according to mortgage lender Nationwide on Friday.
A 63-year-old man has been arrested by the Metropolitan Police in connection with the theft of 22 tonnes of high-end cheddar cheese, worth over £300,000, from a dairy in London.
British finance minister Rachel Reeves delivered her initial budget statement to parliament on Wednesday, revealing significant tax increases—the largest since 1993—and adjustments to fiscal
The teenager accused of fatally stabbing three young girls and injuring 10 others at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class remained silent in court on Wednesday while facing new charges related
British retailer Next announced on Wednesday that it expects annual profits to surpass £1 billion ($1.3 billion) for the first time, highlighting the success of the company's strategy