Culture
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Metro’s grassroots music Tube map celebrates London’s cultural scene
Metro unveiled a special Tube map celebrating London’s grassroots music scene, spotlighting iconic venues and artists. Launched five hours ago as part of TfL’s 25th anniversary, the project,Read More... -
Export bar placed on £10.2 million Botticelli painting to keep it in the UK
A temporary export bar has been imposed on a rare painting by Italian Renaissance master Sandro Botticelli, currently at risk of leaving the UK. Valued at £10.2 million, the painting,Read More... -
Climbing Churchill statue to become a criminal offence
The UK government is set to make it a criminal offence to climb the statue of Winston Churchill in Parliament Square, with offenders facing up to three months in prison and a £1,000 fine.Read More... -
Harrogate’s cherry blossoms rival Japan’s sakura season
While Japan’s iconic cherry blossom season draws millions each year, a town in North Yorkshire is proving you don’t need to fly 6,000 miles to experience the magic.Read More... -
British Library set for £1.1 billion expansion
The British Library, the largest in the UK, is set for a major transformation with a £1.1 billion expansion project now approved.Read More... -
Export bars placed on two 18th century Agostino Brunias paintings
Two paintings by the 18th-century Italian artist Agostino Brunias, both depicting scenes from the Caribbean island of St Vincent, have been placed under temporary export bars to give UKRead More... -
Pope recognizes Antoni Gaudí's "heroic virtues," puts him on path to sainthood
The Vatican has taken a significant step toward making renowned Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí a saint, officially recognizing his "heroic virtues." Often referred to as "God's architect,"Read More... -
Britain’s oldest Indian restaurant faces closure amid Central London lease dispute
Veeraswamy, the UK's oldest Indian restaurant, is facing the threat of closure just before reaching its centenary, due to a lease disagreement with the Crown Estate.Read More... -
Communities invited to nominate beloved UK traditions for National Heritage List
This summer, communities across the UK will be able to nominate their favourite traditions—from iconic celebrations like Notting Hill Carnival and Hogmanay to time-honoured crafts likeRead More... -
£20m museum renewal fund opens for England’s civic museums
Civic museums across England can now apply for a share of the new £20 million Museum Renewal Fund, aimed at boosting access to collections, enhancing educational programmes, andRead More... -
The underrated UK city that was England’s first capital — 1,000 years before London
Tucked away in Essex lies a city that predates London as England's capital by over a millennium. Rich in Roman and medieval history, Colchester only officially became a city in 2022 as part ofRead More...
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In February 2024, shop prices in the UK experienced their most sluggish increase since March 2022, according to data from the British Retail Consortium (BRC).
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) cautioned on Monday that the housing market in Britain is plagued by fundamental issues hindering the construction of more homes, marking a
Tory MP Paul Scully has asserted that certain areas in London and Birmingham have become religious "no-go zones" due to demographic shifts.
Lord Jacob Rothschild, renowned financier and member of the Rothschild banking family, has passed away at the age of 87, as announced by his family today.
Most British exporters and manufacturers have experienced disruptions in the Red Sea due to attacks on shipping by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi rebels, according to a survey.
According to data from Adzuna, job vacancies in the UK dropped by 15% compared to last year in January. This marks the lowest number of job advertisements in nearly three years, indicating
Hundreds of thousands of pensioners could pocket an extra £299 if they claim Pension Credit in the next 10 days.
Central London will be awash with green next month as the Mayor of London’s annual St Patrick’s Day parade and festivities return to the heart of the capital on Sunday 17 March.
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, today announced he has asked TfL to amend the ULEZ scrappage scheme to support humanitarian and medical needs in Ukraine.
The Foreign Secretary has announced new funding to tackle the sexual and reproductive healthcare crisis in Gaza. The £4.25 million in UK aid will help ensure UNFPA,