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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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Daniel Korski, a potential candidate for London mayor from the Conservative Party, has firmly denied accusations of groping a woman during his time as an adviser in 10 Downing Street.
Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, has been awarded an honorary fellowship by the Faculty of Public Health in recognition of his leadership in addressing poor air quality. This prestigious award
Housing programmes delivered by Homes England resulted in 36,478 new houses starting on-site and 32,990 houses completed between 1 April 2022 and 31 March 2023.
Airline passengers will be better protected when journeys go wrong under new proposals published by the government today (27 June 2023), strengthening the aviation sector and supporting
The online share of the grocery market in the UK experienced a decline in June as soaring temperatures enticed shoppers to visit physical stores for beverages and refreshments, according to
The one-off payment, issued by the Department for Work and Pensions, will help disabled people with the extra costs they face.
The UK’s best and brightest science and technology minds, including former astronaut Tim Peake and McLaren founder Ron Dennis, met today at the inaugural Department for Science,
The Scottish National Party (SNP) has faced criticism for utilizing the limited time remaining before the Scottish Parliament goes on a two-month summer holiday to discuss its plan for Scottish
Launch of Breathe Cities boosts London Climate Action Week with Bloomberg Philanthropies committing $30 million to turbocharge cities to reduce air pollution, cut carbon emissions, and
The Environment Agency has urged anglers to report catches or sightings of invasive Pacific pink salmon, which are expected to appear in UK waters this year.