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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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A team of British climbers, all former special forces soldiers, successfully reached the summit of Mount Everest on Wednesday in a bold mission to climb the world’s highest peak and return to

Marks & Spencer (M&S), one of Britain’s top retailers, announced on Wednesday that a “highly sophisticated and targeted” cyberattack will cost the company around £300 million

UK inflation surged to an annual rate of 3.5% in April, up from 2.6% in March, according to data released today by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The figure surpassed both the 3.3%

German biotech firm BioNTech announced plans to invest up to £1 billion (approximately $1.33 billion) over the next decade to expand its research and development operations in collaboration

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has claimed the UK is now better positioned on global trade "than any other country in the world," citing a series of recent trade agreements as evidence.

Britain’s food producers and retailers have welcomed a new agreement with the European Union that significantly eases post-Brexit trade by cutting down on border paperwork and checks for

Four members of a London-based drug trafficking gang have been sentenced to a combined total of 47 years in prison after smuggling and distributing nearly half a ton of cocaine, with an
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a landmark 'reset' deal with the European Union, aimed at turning the page on years of Brexit-related divisions. Hosting European Commission
North Wales is set to benefit from a major boost in employment and manufacturing as Knauf Insulation announces a £170 million investment in a new cutting-edge production facility in

The average asking price for a UK home has climbed to a new all-time high of £379,517 in May, according to property website Rightmove. This represents a monthly increase of £2,335, or

