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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 Boundary Estate, once a notorious Victorian slum in London's East End, became the world's first council estate in the late 19th century. The area, known as the Old Nichol, was plagued by
This morning, dozens of migrants were observed being brought into Dover as the latest Home Office statistics revealed that more than 10,000 individuals have attempted to cross the English
Cabinet minister Michael Gove has stated that assistance for individuals facing difficulties with their mortgages is currently "under review." However, any financial support would be a decision
The UK is currently being swept by thunderstorms, strong winds, and hail, prompting warnings of flash flooding from the Met Office. The storms are a result of warm and humid air that has
Lynn Willis, who has helped to keep the site safe for over 30 years, has been awarded an MBE.
The UK will roll out a major expansion to its cyber defence programme in Ukraine, protecting the country’s critical national infrastructure from crippling Russian attacks.
Prince William, the future monarch of Britain, has expressed his determination to address the issue of homelessness throughout the country in an interview with the Sunday Times.
Britain's King Charles celebrated his inaugural official birthday parade as the sovereign on Saturday, taking part in the time-honored tradition of "Trooping the Colour." This annual ceremony,
The Home Office has conducted a record number of visits targeting illegal working in one day, as part of a nationwide operation.
View comments British businesses are missing out on valuable opportunities in overseas trade due to prevailing negative perceptions, according to a statement made by the Business Secretary,