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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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Police are searching for a suspect who they believe is responsible for setting an 82-year-old man on fire outside a mosque in Ealing, West London. The Metropolitan police have released an
London’s Deputy Mayor for Business, Rajesh Agrawal will visit New Delhi and Bengaluru next week (March 13th – 16th) as he leads a trade mission to promote stronger trade and investment
According to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the UK economy saw a 0.3% month-on-month growth in January, following a 0.5% contraction in December. This means that
Prince Edward has been bestowed with the title of Duke of Edinburgh by his older brother, Prince Charles, on the occasion of his 59th birthday. The title was previously held by their late father,
When the Covid-19 pandemic hit in 2020, many were concerned that London would be scarred for a long time to come. However, a recent report from the London School of Economics has
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, is today demanding more help for those most in need in next week’s Spring Budget, as polling reveals that more than 40 per cent of Londoners are using
The British army's plans to reduce troop numbers from 82,000 to 73,000 may be cancelled as the looming threat of a 'hot' war with Russia has forced Defence Secretary Ben Wallace to
New forecasts indicate that the UK is likely to avoid a recession this year, but will experience a slow economic slump that will result in GDP remaining below pre-pandemic levels until the final