
Culture
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Government announces academy trust inspections to strengthen school accountability
New academy trust inspections to boost transparency for parents and strengthen outcomes for childrenRead More... -
Cumbrian animated flood film scoops international science award
A short animated film featuring a red squirrel from Cumbria has won an international education award, shining a global spotlight on how trees can help tackle floodingRead More... -
Inside an immersive Guildhall Art Gallery exhibition inspired by the London Tube
The sensory world of the London Tube is brought vividly to life in a new immersive exhibition at Guildhall Art Gallery, uniting painter Jock McFadyen RA with musicianRead More... -
Researchers uncover ‘lost geometric code’ embedded in Oxford and Britain’s historic buildings
Researchers say they have uncovered a long-forgotten geometric code woven into some of Britain’s most famous historic buildings, including landmarks in Oxford.Read More... -
IWM Duxford to open new Second World War rooms revealing unseen artefacts and daily life of wartime pilots
IWM Duxford is set to open three newly restored Second World War spaces, offering visitors an intimate look at the lives of aircrew stationed at the Cambridgeshire airfield during the conflict.Read More... -
War-torn Trafalgar Union Flag faces possible departure from UK
A rare Union Flag that led the British charge at the Battle of Trafalgar has been placed under an export bar, giving UK institutions the chance to keep the historic relic in the country.Read More... -
Barbican to host Liam Young’s first UK solo exhibition in 2026
The Barbican has announced ‘In Other Worlds’, the first UK solo exhibition by artist, director and BAFTA-nominated producer Liam Young. Opening May 2026, the immersive show will exploreRead More... -
The Manchester Museum displays thousands of African artefacts it knows little about
A museum in northwest England has unveiled a new gallery showcasing thousands of African artefacts, many of which the institution admits it knows very little about. The exhibition aims toRead More... -
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...

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New taskforce and £54 million fund to bring top researchers and innovators to the UK

The Metropolitan Police Service is increasing its presence at major music events across London this summer, aiming to enhance the safety of women and girls as the city sees a surge in

Oxfordshire County Council’s proposal to introduce a £5 daily congestion charge in central Oxford has ignited fierce debate among residents, businesses, and local leaders. Approved for public

A shisha lounge in Kingsbury, North London, has been allowed to keep its operating licence following a fatal stabbing outside the venue on May 18, 2025. The incident, which claimed the life of

On June 19, 2025, the Metropolitan Police announced that a missing diamond-encrusted Rolex watch may be linked to the murder of 69-year-old Jennifer Abbott, also known professionally as

Oxford City Council has encountered significant hurdles in managing housing complaints over the past year, as outlined in a recent report discussed at a cabinet meeting on June 18, 2025.

Mulberry Group, the British luxury fashion brand, announced plans on Friday to raise £20 million (approximately $27 million) in fresh capital to support its growth strategy amid deepening
The UK government has announced a major investment of over £900 million ($1.2 billion) aimed at enhancing grassroots sports infrastructure and supporting major international events,

Retail sales in the UK saw their steepest monthly drop since December 2023, according to figures released on Friday by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). In May, sales volumes fell by
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has estimated the UK’s tax gap—the shortfall between taxes owed and collected—at 5.3% for the 2023-24 tax year, amounting to £46.8 billion.

