Culture
-
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...
British Queen celebrates
Most Read
- Teen held after US woman killed in London stabbings
- Heave-ho Harry! Prince prepares to join the walking wounded in ice trek to North Pole
- Football: Farhad Moshiri adamant Everton deal above board
- "Master of English Style". Interview with Designer Lydia Dart
- Letter to the Financial Times from Lord Mayor Alderman Michael Bear
UK news
The Metropolitan Police in London has recorded thousands of crimes, including several hundred rape and sexual assault cases, where the suspects were children under 10. Children aged
London's skyline is set to be dotted with dozens of hot air balloons for the first time since 2020. The Lord Mayor's Hot Air Balloon Regatta is set to make a comeback in the capital city after
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today announced plans for a new memorial in the capital to honour the victims of the transatlantic slave trade and recognise London’s role in the trade
The Chief Executive of UK Export Finance (UKEF), Tim Reid, today meets with the Albanian Prime Minster, Edi Rama and Finance Minister, Delina Ibrahimaj, to cement their £4 billion ambition
Official estimates show that more than a million people in England and Wales were victims of sexual offences in the year to March 2022. The figures, obtained from the Crime Survey of
Keir Starmer, the leader of the UK's Labour Party, has released his tax return for 2021/22, revealing earnings of over £210,000. Starmer's income falls within the top 1% of earners in the UK.
The UK Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, met with Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama on Thursday to discuss the joint efforts of both countries in tackling illegal migration and protecting their
King Charles expressed his determination to visit Ukraine again, "before he gets too old", during his visit to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development headquarters in London.
Official figures from the UK Department for Work and Pensions show that at least 2.1 million people, or 3% of families, used a food bank in the year to March 2022. This figure rises to 11% for
According to a recent study by MoneyNerd, London has been rated the top city for lawyers in 2023, based on factors such as pay and work-life balance. The study analyzed 25 cities, taking into