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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's Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, is putting forth new legislation aimed at curtailing the use of tents by homeless individuals, asserting that many view homelessness as a
Consumer champion Which? has released its annual hotel survey, where Intercontinental Hotel Group's Indigo chain and Premier Inn’s satellite brand, Hub by Premier Inn, have emerged as the
A daring burglary unfolded at the Royal Lancers & Nottinghamshire Yeomanry Museum, where thieves made off with a trove of "priceless" silver military antiques. The audacious heist involved
The Bank of England has decided to keep interest rates unchanged at 5.25% as the country witnesses a decline in inflation from its record highs. This decision was reached with a majority vote
Rail workers and train drivers have witnessed substantial pay rises, even as their strikes have caused weeks of travel disruptions. According to data from the Office for National Statistics' annual
Thames Water, the largest water supplier in the United Kingdom, is currently mulling over a proposal to cut approximately 300 job positions, with more than half of these roles presently vacant,
The UK's Office for National Statistics (ONS) has announced its commitment to rejuvenating labor market data reporting from November onward, following a substantial reduction in its October
Currys, the British electrical retailer, announced its exit from the Greek market with the successful sale of its Kotsovolos unit to Public Power Corporation. The transaction, valued at 175 million
Big businesses dealing in potentially harmful products should bear greater responsibility for public health, says Sir Frank Atherton, the chief medical officer of Wales. He emphasizes the need
Jeff Arundell, a 75-year-old resident of Sion Hill, Bath, has been sentenced to six and a half years in prison for fraud and money laundering. Arundell, who posed as an experienced trader,