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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... -
Universal Studios to open first UK theme park in Bedford by 2031, creating 28,000 jobs
The UK is officially getting its first Universal Studios theme park, with a grand opening set for 2031. The landmark project, backed by the UK government, is expected to bring in a staggeringRead More...
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The UK government is considering initiating a multi-billion pound sale of NatWest shares, reminiscent of the 'Tell Sid' privatizations from the 1980s, with plans to launch as early as June.
A recent demographic survey conducted by the New York-based Claims Conference has provided an updated and comprehensive overview of Holocaust survivors globally. The study, released
The government has announced plans to prohibit disposable vapes in an effort to address the increasing number of young individuals adopting vaping. The forthcoming ban is part of a
The Scottish Highlands have set a new UK record high temperature, surpassing previous figures and making it the hottest January day ever recorded. According to provisional data from the
A recent Opinium opinion poll suggests that the British opposition Labour Party has increased its lead over Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's ruling Conservative Party from 14 to 16 points.
Essex-based internet personality Simon Harris has come under scrutiny after it was revealed that he retained approximately £367,000 in public funds allocated to him for managing Facebook
Environmental activist Greta Thunberg joined a group of demonstrators to protest against Farnborough Airport's proposed expansion. The airport, located in Hampshire, has submitted plans to
On the 78th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp, data released on Holocaust Memorial Day has revealed a disturbing rise of 104% in anti-Semitic incidents across
John Lewis is set to undergo significant workforce reductions over the next five years, as confirmed by the company. Reports suggest that up to 11,000 jobs within the retail partnership,
Shrewsbury's market has once again secured the title of Britain's favorite in a public vote conducted by the National Association of British Market Authorities, marking its second