Culture
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National Gallery receives £375m boost for landmark expansion
The National Gallery in London is preparing for a major transformation after securing a record-breaking £375 million in donations to fund a brand-new wing.Read More... -
Turns out David Bowie still had one more surprise up his sleeve
When he passed away in 2016, the world thought his last artistic statement was Blackstar – that haunting, brilliant final album shaped by his own awareness of mortality. But tucked away,Read More... -
Part of Victorian building collapses in Cleckheaton
A section of a former Victorian church, now used as a wedding venue, has collapsed onto a busy street in Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire.Read More... -
Black culture festival returns to Trafalgar Square this weekend
Trafalgar Square is set to come alive this weekend with the return of Black On The Square—a free festival celebrating Black culture, creativity, and community. Running from 12pm to 6pm, theRead More... -
Take a book, leave a Book: South London gets four new mini libraries
If you love books and the idea of swapping stories with your community, you’re in luck—Penguin Books is setting up four new “Book Stops” across South London this month.Read More... -
His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant Certificates of Merit awards 2026–2027
Nominations are now open for the 2026 His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant Certificates of Merit awards.Read More... -
“Toxic bullying culture” and “pandering to far right”: South London councillor walks away from Labour
A Lambeth councillor has dramatically quit the Labour Party, accusing it of fostering a “toxic culture of bullying” and “pandering to the far right.”Read More... -
For the very first time, Queen Marie of Romania’s delicate floral watercolors are heading to London
From September 18 to October 12, her works—kept safe for over a century in the manuscripts of the Romanian Academy—will be shown at The King’s Foundation Garrison Chapel Gallery,Read More... -
A huge Japanese food & culture festival is coming to London next month – and it’s totally free
For one day only, Trafalgar Square will transform into a vibrant hub of Japanese food, music, and traditions – and you won’t want to miss it. On September 21, the UK’s biggest annualRead More... -
Why England’s streets are suddenly covered in flags
Lately, if you’ve been driving around parts of England, you’ve probably noticed something unusual: lampposts covered in Union Jacks and St George’s crosses. In places like Birmingham,Read More... -
Notting Hill Carnival safety crackdown: 100 arrests and 50 weapons seized
Police have launched a major safety operation ahead of this year’s Notting Hill Carnival, arresting 100 people and seizing dozens of weapons in a bid to keep the huge celebration safe.Read More... -
Norwich castle reopens after £27.5 million transformation
After nearly five years behind scaffolding, one of England’s most iconic Norman landmarks has reopened its doors. Norwich Castle Keep – first built almost 900 years ago – has undergone aRead More...
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Leading UK business executives are spearheading a major initiative aimed at helping thousands of offenders find stable employment, reducing reoffending rates, and steering them away from
The UK’s Labour government announced on Thursday that it had removed 16,400 illegal migrants since assuming office in July, representing the highest rate of removals recorded since 2018.
Marks & Spencer (M&S) has emerged as a top performer during the 2024 Christmas trading period, with a better-than-anticipated 8.9% increase in like-for-like food sales and a 1.9% rise in
In a significant move towards achieving net zero emissions and fostering economic growth, the UK government has allocated £51.9 million to support 25 businesses in adopting innovative,
The UK labour market saw a sharp downturn in December as employers struggled with the tax increases introduced in the government’s budget, according to a survey released on Thursday by
The UK is set to launch a world-first sanctions regime targeting people smugglers, aiming to disrupt criminal networks and cut off their illicit funding sources.
UK investors poured a record-breaking £27.2 billion ($34 billion) into stock holdings in 2024, according to funds network Calastone. The surge in investments was largely driven by increased
Over 30 projects across England and Northern Ireland will deliver specialized support to enhance the UK’s cyber resilience and develop a skilled workforce.