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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... -
‘Banksy’s ‘Girl with Balloon’ was stolen from my gallery – London is not safe for art’
The head of a central London gallery says he has abandoned his Fitzrovia exhibition space after a £270,000 Banksy print was stolen in a brazen smash-and-grab raid.Read More... -
London Art Fair to return in January 2026 with expanded global line-up
The London Art Fair will return to the capital from 21–25 January 2026, marking its 38th edition with an expanded roster of Modern and Contemporary galleries from the UK and abroad.Read More...

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British companies advertised fewer job vacancies in January compared to the previous year, marking the lowest number of openings for the month since 2021. However, salaries continued to
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has emphasized that any negotiations to end the war in Ukraine must include Kyiv, following reports that the US and Russia have begun discussions without

Britain is set to impose a new entry ban on individuals who have significantly supported the Russian state or amassed their wealth through ties to the Kremlin. The measures, which will be

Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed the presence of asbestos in two London Underground stations. While the material has been detected in several locations across the network, TfL

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has unveiled a £200m investment to support the future of the Grangemouth site, calling it an "investment in Scotland's industrial future." Speaking at the
Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of London on Saturday in a powerful show of support for Ukraine, gathering outside the Russian Embassy in Notting Hill to protest against
The Metropolitan Police has come under fire for hiring more than 1,000 officers without conducting reference checks before they started their roles.
One particular vegetable has taken British shoppers by storm, with Tesco reporting a remarkable surge in demand.
UK high street fashion chain Quiz has announced it will close nearly a third of its standalone stores after entering insolvency.

BMW has announced a review of its schedule for producing all-electric Mini vehicles in the UK, citing ongoing uncertainties in the automotive industry.

