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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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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is preparing to bypass his finance minister, Rachel Reeves, and authorize increased defence spending following pressure from the United States for Europe to

More than £985,000 in funding will help strengthen community ties through the Community Recovery Fund and the Mayor’s Community Weekend.
The family of Craig and Lindsay Foreman, a British couple detained in Iran, has expressed their deep concern and determination to ensure their safe return.
The British pound reached its strongest level against the U.S. dollar this year on Friday, buoyed by positive UK economic data and a weakening dollar as concerns over U.S. tariff threats eased.

A collaborative effort between local authorities, police, and partner organizations has led to a significant reduction in violent crime, robbery, and burglary in the Finsbury Park

Banco Santander has reaffirmed that its UK division remains a vital part of its global strategy and is not up for sale, a company spokesperson stated on Thursday.

Starting April 2, 2025, travelers visiting the UK with a European passport, including Finnish citizens, will need to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before departure.

A cousin of Qatar’s ruler has lost a legal dispute in London’s High Court over ownership of the historic 17th-century "Idol’s Eye" diamond, a gem valued at millions of dollars, according to a
The British pound surged on Thursday after official data revealed that the UK economy unexpectedly expanded in the final quarter of last year, providing a rare boost amid broader
The UK economy posted a surprise expansion in the final quarter of 2024, with GDP rising by 0.1%, according to figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) today.

