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Captain John Narbrough’s journal faces export ban amid fears it could leave the UK
A rare 17th-century manuscript journal documenting Captain John Narbrough’s secret expedition to Spanish America and the Pacific has been placed under a temporary export ban, giving UKRead More... -
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...

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The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has unveiled a new £6 million funding package to enhance support for victims and survivors of domestic abuse across the capital. This investment will
Britain’s Business and Trade Secretary, Jonathan Reynolds, is set to travel to Washington on Tuesday for high-level discussions with U.S. officials aimed at bolstering economic relations between

The UK government is set to freeze thousands of government-issued credit cards this week as part of its efforts to rein in public spending, the Labour administration announced.

Sir Keir Starmer is under increasing pressure from MPs and charities as the government prepares to unveil changes to the welfare system this week. Plans to cut spending on health-related

The Bank of England (BoE) is expected to keep interest rates unchanged this Thursday, as it cautiously navigates economic uncertainty driven by U.S. trade policies and mixed signals from the

The UK government is grappling with soaring costs for disability and long-term health benefits, a system that, despite its expense, still leaves many claimants struggling financially and

A brand-new Wetherspoons pub, The Sun Wharf, is set to open in summer 2025, bringing a new drinking and dining spot to one of London’s most popular areas. Development work has
London’s hidden tunnels to become a £120 million tourist attraction – featuring the UK’s deepest bar
A vast network of secret underground tunnels beneath London is set to be transformed into one of the capital’s most exciting new tourist attractions.

UK PM says ‘coalition of the willing’ is working on robust security plans amid ceasefire talks

The East of England Ambulance Service Trust (EEAST) has been served with a warning notice by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) due to significant failings in key areas, including staffing

