
Culture
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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... -
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...

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Metropolitan Police officers in Camden have arrested a 16-year-old male and recovered 16 stolen mobile phones, which will be returned to their rightful owners.
UK immigration enforcement teams carried out over 600 arrests in January, a 73% increase compared to the same period in 2024, as part of the Labour government's crackdown on

The UK job market continued to show signs of cooling at the start of the year, with demand for staff declining at its fastest rate since mid-2020, according to a recent survey.

Lidl GB, the UK division of the German discount supermarket, has announced a pay increase of at least 2.8% for its 28,000 hourly workers. The raise surpasses the current inflation rate of

Major reforms to streamline property transactions and improve leaseholder rights
A former government intelligence contractor has been charged under the Official Secrets Act following an investigation into alleged "damaging" disclosures of sensitive information.

Fast-fashion giant Shein is set to lower its valuation to approximately $50 billion in a potential London initial public offering (IPO), according to three sources familiar with the matter.
Motorola has been denied permission to appeal a ruling by the UK's antitrust regulator, which found the company was earning "supernormal" profits from its contract to provide communications
A stark image of a distressed mother holding her baby encapsulates the growing struggle of many families in London as the demand for social housing reaches a 10-year peak.

A groundbreaking new initiative, Warmer Homes London (WHL), has been launched by the Mayor of London and London Councils to make homes across the capital greener, more

