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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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Prince William recently made a subtle appearance, lending a hand to sell the latest edition of the Big Issue magazine alongside his friend, Dave. The moment, captured and shared by
Prince Harry has taken the Home Office to the High Court, contesting the level of security protection he receives during visits to the UK.
The symbolic Christmas tree, gifted by the people of Norway, has made its annual arrival in Trafalgar Square.
Amid mounting pressure to address soaring net migration figures, the United Kingdom has announced stringent measures aimed at significantly reducing legal arrivals of migrants.
Home Secretary James Cleverly is en route to Rwanda to finalize a new treaty as part of the government's asylum strategy. This move follows Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's effort to secure a
The National Audit Office (NAO) disclosed a concerning projection on Monday, highlighting a staggering 17 billion pounds ($21.6 billion) shortfall in the UK's armed forces' equipment funding
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan has warned that renters in the capital with draughty, leaky properties could be facing higher energy bills for years to come, after the Government abandoned
Sir Keir Starmer has defended his recent acknowledgment of Margaret Thatcher's leadership, stating that the former Prime Minister had instigated "significant change."
According to Professor Stuart Cole, an esteemed transport specialist at the University of South Wales, the Welsh government has erred in its prioritization of public transport initiatives.