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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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An independent monitoring board report has labeled HMP Wandsworth, a men's prison in south-west London, as "unsafe and inhumane." The report covers the year from June 1, 2022, to May
During a demonstration in Sheffield, protesters scaled Sheffield Town Hall to replace an Israeli flag with a Palestinian flag. A video shared on social media shows a man climbing across the
A significant fire at Luton Airport's multi-storey car park has led to the suspension of all flights until 3:00 PM BST. The fire caused structural damage to the building, and around 1,500 vehicles
Sir Keir Starmer has unveiled an ambitious plan to build "the next generation" of new towns and 1.5 million homes as part of Labour's vision for a "decade of renewal." He emphasized the need
The Attorneys General of British Overseas Territories (Anguilla; the British Virgin Islands; Cayman Islands; Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands; Montserrat; and the
Prince Harry's legal battle against News Corp's British tabloids is anticipated to proceed to trial in early 2025, as revealed in a High Court hearing in London on Tuesday.
The Home Office has begun informing migrants who were evacuated from the Bibby Stockholm that they will soon be relocated back to the controversial barge. In August, 39 migrants were
Autumn is here and with October school holidays just around the corner, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding working families to give their childcare budget a treat this Halloween
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a cautionary forecast, indicating that the UK may experience an additional five years of elevated interest rates as a measure to combat
Sir Keir Starmer, the leader of the Labour Party, is set to make a significant housing pledge during his speech at the party's annual conference. He will outline his vision to "build a new Britain"