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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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Foreign Secretary David Lammy is convening European foreign ministers in London yestertoday (12 May 2025) for high-level talks aimed at countering Russian aggression and reinforcing

Counter-terror police are probing suspected arson attacks on properties linked to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, including a fire at his north London home. Reported earlier today, the incident
A massive power outage yesterday at 2:30 PM disrupted London’s Underground, suspending four lines and causing chaos during rush hour. Services have partially resumed, but delays persist,

A petition to allow all UK residents to vote for the next London Mayor has reached a significant milestone, potentially reshaping the city’s electoral process. Reported four hours ago, this
British Member of Parliament Patrick Spencer has been charged with two counts of sexual assault involving two women, according to a statement released Tuesday by London’s Metropolitan

Seventeen major British pension funds have pledged to significantly increase their investments in UK businesses and infrastructure by 2030, in support of government efforts to drive economic
British pub operator Marston's reported a return to profit for the first half of its financial year, driven by cost-saving measures and increased food and drink sales, aided by favourable weather.

Reform UK has announced Councillor Stephen Atkinson as the new leader of Lancashire County Council, following a decisive victory in the local elections on 1 May.
Wages in the UK rose by 5.6% in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period last year, according to data released today by the Office for National Statistics. The figure, which

A fire erupted early Monday morning at a property owned by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer in north-west London, prompting a swift response from emergency services and a large police

