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Cumbrian animated flood film scoops international science award
A short animated film featuring a red squirrel from Cumbria has won an international education award, shining a global spotlight on how trees can help tackle floodingRead More... -
Inside an immersive Guildhall Art Gallery exhibition inspired by the London Tube
The sensory world of the London Tube is brought vividly to life in a new immersive exhibition at Guildhall Art Gallery, uniting painter Jock McFadyen RA with musicianRead More... -
Researchers uncover ‘lost geometric code’ embedded in Oxford and Britain’s historic buildings
Researchers say they have uncovered a long-forgotten geometric code woven into some of Britain’s most famous historic buildings, including landmarks in Oxford.Read More... -
IWM Duxford to open new Second World War rooms revealing unseen artefacts and daily life of wartime pilots
IWM Duxford is set to open three newly restored Second World War spaces, offering visitors an intimate look at the lives of aircrew stationed at the Cambridgeshire airfield during the conflict.Read More... -
War-torn Trafalgar Union Flag faces possible departure from UK
A rare Union Flag that led the British charge at the Battle of Trafalgar has been placed under an export bar, giving UK institutions the chance to keep the historic relic in the country.Read More... -
Barbican to host Liam Young’s first UK solo exhibition in 2026
The Barbican has announced ‘In Other Worlds’, the first UK solo exhibition by artist, director and BAFTA-nominated producer Liam Young. Opening May 2026, the immersive show will exploreRead More... -
The Manchester Museum displays thousands of African artefacts it knows little about
A museum in northwest England has unveiled a new gallery showcasing thousands of African artefacts, many of which the institution admits it knows very little about. The exhibition aims toRead More... -
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...

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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
Nathan Gill charged with bribery and conspiracy to commit bribery

Britain announced on Friday that it will expand its lending capacity to support international purchases from British defence firms, aiming to boost exports of missiles, aircraft, and other military
The UK’s economic output declined by 0.1% in January compared to December, driven by a sharp drop in manufacturing, according to data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS)

