Culture
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Metro’s grassroots music Tube map celebrates London’s cultural scene
Metro unveiled a special Tube map celebrating London’s grassroots music scene, spotlighting iconic venues and artists. Launched five hours ago as part of TfL’s 25th anniversary, the project,Read More... -
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...
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According to recent data from Nationwide Building Society, UK house prices have experienced their biggest annual drop since 2009, with a decline of 3.1% over the past year. This drop was felt
Thousands of passengers are facing travel chaos after British Airways cancelled more than 300 flights, equivalent to 5% of its flight schedule, as security staff at Heathrow Airport walked out
The coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla will follow traditions that have been in use since the 14th century, thanks to the Liber Regalis. This six-century-old manuscript, written in
The Scottish economy is expected to benefit after the UK Government today (31 March) announced the conclusion of trade talks with the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for
Thousands of people across Northern Ireland will be supported into work as the UK Government confirms funding for transformational projects to tackle economic inactivity, boost job
The United Kingdom has signed its largest post-Brexit trade deal with a number of rapidly growing economies in the Pacific rim. The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), consisting of 11 economies
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has announced the latest phase of his £5.1million Action Plan fund to improve trust and confidence Black and minority communities have in the Metropolitan
UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman has expressed her concern about the double standards when it comes to antisemitism in the UK. Braverman, who is a fan of David Baddiel’s book “Jews
The Welsh government has announced that legislation to allow local authorities to introduce a tourism tax on holidaymakers will be put to the Senedd within the next two years. The move
The UK government has unveiled its new net zero strategy, outlining a range of policies on sectors such as biomass, solar power, electric vehicles and nuclear reactors, as it aims to meet its