
Culture
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London Zoo’s giraffes take centre stage in New London Underground poster celebrating 200 years of ZSL
London Zoo’s iconic giraffes have stepped into the spotlight with the launch of a striking new London Underground poster, marking the start of ZSL’s 200th anniversaryRead More... -
Rare 18th-century ‘Shock Dog’ sculpture by Anne Damer faces possible export from the UK
A rare 18th-century terracotta sculpture of a dog by pioneering British artist Anne Seymour Damer has been placed under a temporary export bar, amid concerns it could leave the UK unless aRead More... -
Astronomers Take Over: hands-on space gallery and live Planetarium shows launch at the National Maritime Museum
A new space adventure is landing in Greenwich. ‘Astronomers Take Over’, a playful, hands-on gallery led by real astronomers, opens at the National Maritime MuseumRead More... -
UK Prime Minister champions British theatre’s growing success in China during Shanghai visit
The Prime Minister has highlighted the growing global influence of British theatre during a visit to Shanghai, underlining how the UK’s creative industries are driving economic growth andRead More... -
King Charles and Queen Camilla host green carpet premiere at Windsor Castle for new Amazon prime film
King Charles, with Queen Camilla by his side, opened the doors of the longest-occupied castle in Europe for a sparkling evening at Windsor Castle, marking the premiere of ‘Finding Harmony –Read More... -
Karen Newman appointed to sculpt Queen Elizabeth II for National Memorial in St James’s Park
Renowned British sculptor Karen Newman MRSS has been appointed to create a new sculpture of Queen Elizabeth II as part of the UK’s national memorial to the late Monarch, the QueenRead More... -
UK government unveils £1.5bn culture investment to save 1,000 local venues and restore national pride
The government has announced a landmark £1.5 billion investment in arts, culture and heritage, pledging to safeguard more than 1,000 local venues across England and reverse years ofRead More... -
Museum of Oxford reveals 2026 programme focused on community stories, talks and events
The Museum of Oxford has unveiled its 2026 programme, setting out a year of talks, tours and hands-on events that place local people and shared histories firmly centre stage. The newRead More... -
£9m Claude Lorrain masterpiece faces possible export as UK scrambles to keep Baroque treasure
A Baroque landscape masterpiece valued at £9 million has been placed under a temporary export ban, giving UK institutions a final opportunity to keep the work in the country.Read More... -
Welsh towns invited to compete for first-ever UK Town of Culture title
Could a Welsh town become the very first UK Town of Culture? Communities across Wales are being invited to step into the national spotlight as the UK launches its inaugural Town of CultureRead More... -
In Bloom: How plants shaped Britain and the modern world
Plants surround us every day – in our gardens, our homes and even in our cups of tea – yet few of us stop to consider the extraordinary journeys they have taken to get here.Read More... -
UK launches first town of culture competition to revive local pride and boost economic growth
The government has officially launched the UK’s first-ever Town of Culture competition, marking a major new push to restore pride in communities and drive cultural-led economic growthRead More... -
Government announces academy trust inspections to strengthen school accountability
New academy trust inspections to boost transparency for parents and strengthen outcomes for childrenRead More...

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Bamburgh in Northumberland has once again claimed the title of the UK’s favourite seaside destination, topping the list for the fifth year running, according to consumer group Which?.
Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky has been named the new chairman of Royal Mail, according to an announcement from his investment firm, EP Group, on Friday.

London is on track to see its population rise to nearly 9.5 million by 2032, setting the stage for a total of 10 million residents by the middle of the next decade, according to new figures from
The UK government has opened a six-week Call for Evidence, inviting input from across the steel industry to help design stronger, long-term trade protections. The initiative aims to support

Former U.S. President Donald Trump is set to make a full state visit to the United Kingdom later this year, following scheduling conflicts that prevented an informal summer meeting
A new report from the Resolution Foundation suggests that living standards in the UK are set to remain mostly flat for the rest of the decade, with lower-income households expected to see

An ambitious and architecturally striking 10-storey development named the Holborn Dome is set to dramatically reshape the landscape of central London. Positioned just a short walk from

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has publicly opposed the government’s proposed benefit cuts for disabled people, urging ministers to "urgently think again" about the planned reforms.

The UK will commit to spending 5% of its GDP on defence by 2035, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced, following weeks of diplomatic discussions and pressure from international allies.
The UK government has announced a £1 billion ($1.35 billion) investment to create a state-of-the-art National Biosecurity Centre aimed at detecting and preventing high-risk animal diseases

