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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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The UK government has announced new legislation that would remove and ban any Channel migrants who arrive in the country in small boats from re-entering the UK and applying for
Special Forces in the UK have been banned from using TikTok and other social media apps on their military-issued smartphones over fears of potential infiltration by Chinese or Russian spies.
Bank of England's (BoE) Chief Economist, Huw Pill, has stated that the UK's economy is exhibiting slightly more momentum than anticipated, and pay growth is proving to be a bit faster than
The King and Queen Consort of the United Kingdom will embark on their first State Visit of the new reign to France and Germany from March 26 to March 31, 2023. The purpose of the visit is
Baitul Futuh Mosque, the largest mosque in western Europe, located in south London, is set to host a grand reopening ceremony after a fire in 2015 badly damaged its administration building.
A group of 54 British MPs and public figures are calling for the release of former Hong Kong lawmaker Claudia Mo so she can visit her critically-ill husband, British journalist Philip Bowring.
On March 17th, a government bill known as Sally’s Law will be voted on by MPs in the UK, with the aim of implementing a ban on trophy hunting. The proposed legislation, which has
New research has found that millions of jobs held by women in the UK pay less than the Real Living Wage, which is the pay level experts say is required for a decent standard of living.
On March 2nd, 2023, the Crown Prince and Crown Princess of Norway visited the United Kingdom and met with the Prince and Princess of Wales at Windsor Castle. The focus of their
London City Airport experienced significant disruptions caused by fog for three days last month, leading to a number of cancellations that suppressed February growth. However, despite this