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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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A new Wetherspoon pub, The Stargazer, is set to open in Greenwich, London on March 21. Costing £3 million, the 3,800 sq ft venue will be located opposite Mamma Mia! The Party and will be
- the Prime Minister announces doubling UK funding for 2024 to 2025 to build expertise on China
Commuters in London faced significant travel disruptions on Monday, as strong winds and heavy rain caused chaos across the capital. The Met Office issued a yellow weather warning from
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a £5bn boost to the UK's military spending, aimed at modernising the country's nuclear submarine programme and replenishing ammunition stocks
HSBC has bought the UK arm of collapsed US lender Silicon Valley Bank, thereby rescuing hundreds of British tech startups. After hours of intensive talks, the Chancellor of the Exchequer,
According to the latest figures, wealthy overseas shoppers are avoiding Britain due to the “tourist tax” imposed by the Chancellor at the time, Rishi Sunak. In 2020, he abolished VAT-free
On Saturday, a large crowd gathered in London to show their support for healthcare workers in the UK. The demonstration, organized by SOS NHS, a coalition of campaign groups and trade
According to sources from the UK's Border Force, out of more than 1,000 Albanian migrants who are currently subject to deportation orders, only 25 have no barriers to deportation.
The UK government has pledged to invest £20 billion ($24 billion) over the next 20 years in carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and create jobs.
Aldi, the discount supermarket chain, announced on Saturday that it will remove all purchase limits on salad items, including cucumbers, peppers, and tomatoes, in the UK from Monday.