UK News
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Hundreds of toys sold at Sainsbury’s and Argos recalled over serious choking risk
Hundreds of toys sold at Sainsbury’s and Argos across the UK have been urgently recalled after being found to pose a serious choking hazard, according to the Government’s Office for ProductRead More... -
Colindale Tube station joins step-free network with opening of landmark new entrance
Colindale Tube station has become the latest addition to London Underground’s step-free network following the opening of a new landmark ticket hall, giving passengers step-free access forRead More... -
Homes fit for heroes: 1,000 military houses upgraded ahead of Christmas
Military families across the UK are celebrating Christmas in improved living conditions after urgent refurbishment works on 1,000 of the Armed Forces’ worst homes were completedRead More... -
Two men convicted over UK plot to massacre Jewish community amid renewed IS threat
Two men have been convicted of plotting an Islamic State-inspired gun attack intended to kill hundreds of Jews in England, in a case authorities say underscores a renewed threat fromRead More... -
Andrea Simon appointed London’s new Victims’ Commissioner
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has announced the appointment of Andrea Simon as London’s next independent Victims’ Commissioner, a role tasked with championing the rights and interestsRead More...

Culture
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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... -
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...

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