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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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Jan Latham-Koenig, a globally acclaimed British musician, has been charged with child sex offences following his arrest at Victoria Station in London on Wednesday. The 70-year-old classical
In a surprising revelation, Boohoo has acknowledged the mislabeling of clothes with 'Made in the UK' tags when they were, in fact, manufactured in South Asia. This admission coincides with
UK defence in the north-west of England benefits from £2.5 billion each year, supporting 16,000 jobs - including to make crucial weaponry for Ukraine to defend itself against
Both Tesco and Marks & Spencer (M&S) have reported better-than-expected sales during the crucial Christmas trading season, driven by strong demand for festive treats.
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, will use a speech at Mansion House in the City of London tonight to reveal that the cost of Brexit to the UK’s economy is £140billion, according to new
The UK government has revealed plans for a significant expansion of its nuclear power capacity, with a major £300 million investment aimed at reducing the country's reliance on energy
The Post Office has paid Fujitsu an amount exceeding £95 million to prolong the troubled Horizon IT system for an additional two years. This extension comes after a failed attempt to
Rishi Sunak is encountering a notable rebellion from within the Tory ranks regarding the legislation aiming to resurrect his proposal to relocate certain asylum seekers to Rwanda.
Around 1.6 million private renters across Great Britain are set to receive a substantial boost to their housing support in April, as the Government lays legislation to increase Local Housing
Sunak is poised for a high-stakes confrontation over the Rwanda Bill as it heads back to the Commons next week. The proposed legislation, aiming to reinstate policies regarding the