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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 a £24 million investment to strengthen criminal legal aid services, aiming to address the ongoing crisis in the justice system and ensure that courts continue
The UK is aiming to create a series of "megafunds" with up to £80 billion ($102 billion) in new investment capacity, marking the largest overhaul of the British pension system in decades,
The King celebrates his 76th birthday today, marking the occasion with a visit to a surplus food festival. Treating it as a regular working day, Charles continues his official duties despite a
The company managing Aberdeen, Glasgow, and Southampton airports is undergoing a sale that exceeds £1.5 billion. Spanish construction behemoth Ferrovial and Australian financial firm
A 29-year-old man from Hillingdon was caught with a suspiciously heavy bag that, upon inspection, was found to contain cocaine valued at over £2 million. This individual was part of a gang
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has announced a significant £2.3 million investment from his Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) to enhance mentoring programs in pupil referral units (PRUs)
British grocery sales growth slowed last month as consumers curbed spending in anticipation of upcoming Christmas and Black Friday events, industry data showed on Wednesday.
Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury and the highest-ranking cleric in the Church of England, has announced his resignation following an independent report that revealed his failure to
Nearly 200 care providers in the UK have received government licenses to hire foreign nurses, despite previous labor law violations. A recent study reveals widespread issues in the social care
Wage growth in the UK has fallen to its lowest level in more than two years, while unemployment has risen more than expected, according to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).