
Culture
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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... -
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...

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King Charles and Queen Camilla will welcome war veterans to a special tea party at Buckingham Palace as part of the nationwide events marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day — the end of
The government is introducing reforms to strengthen police accountability while giving officers more confidence in their duties. A key amendment to the Crime and Policing Bill, expected to be

UK Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has urged international cooperation to safeguard global energy supplies, warning of growing risks in a world where energy is increasingly being used as a
London’s deepening homelessness crisis has become the “single biggest risk” to borough finances, with soaring costs putting local authorities on the brink of bankruptcy, warns London
Unilever reported stronger-than-expected underlying sales growth for the first quarter, thanks to price increases and continued consumer interest in its premium product lines.

The UK's Serious Fraud Office (SFO) is encouraging businesses to come forward and report any suspected wrongdoing, offering a potential path to avoid prosecution if they fully cooperate with

British online fashion giant ASOS has reported stronger-than-expected half-year earnings and is optimistic about further growth in 2025. The company also signaled its readiness to adapt to

A symbolic image of funding—coins resting on grass beneath a glowing light bulb—captures the fusion of financial support, environmental commitment, and innovative ideas.
Rising global trade tensions, fueled by U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs, are dampening UK business sentiment and set to slow economic growth, according to a recent Reuters poll of

The UK government borrowed more than expected in the year leading up to March, driven largely by higher spending on wages and benefits, according to official data.

