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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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London's anti-terrorism referrals are predominantly for "Islamist activity," which is in contrast to the national trend, according to a meeting of London's Police and Crime Committee.
The United Kingdom has opened a new military base in the far north of Norway to strengthen NATO's capabilities in the Arctic region. The new base, called Camp Viking, will serve as a hub for
A new report has found that most English councils are planning to implement maximum tax hikes and cut services in a bid to avoid bankruptcy. Nine in ten local authorities will increase council
On March 13th, King Charles III will be making his first Commonwealth Day address as monarch at Westminster Abbey. Commonwealth Day is an annual celebration of the Commonwealth of
A Hackney Wick newbuild complex in east London has left approximately 1,800 flats without drinking water due to contamination of the drinking tank. The developer, Taylor Wimpey, discovered
Greggs, the popular UK bakery chain, has unveiled plans to open 150 new stores across the country and trial 24-hour drive-thru locations, as it posted a significant increase in sales and profits,
Home Secretary Suella Braverman has unveiled a radical overhaul of the UK’s asylum system, warning that the country’s current rules could lead to 100 million people becoming eligible for
London’s rental crisis has led to record numbers of homeless families living in hotels, costing the taxpayer over £8,000 per household per month. Westminster Council has confirmed that the
The world's wealthiest individuals are still drawn to London and New York for ultra-prime property purchases, with both cities topping the global market in 2022, according to The Wealth Report
A spokesperson for Prince Harry announced on Sunday that he and his wife Meghan have been invited to his father King Charles's coronation, which will take place in May. However, the couple