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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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Lorry drivers are set to benefit from enhanced parking facilities, safer rest areas, and improved amenities like upgraded restaurants and showers, thanks to a £43 million investment from the
British supermarket giant Sainsbury’s reaffirmed its full-year profit growth forecast of up to 10% on Thursday, following a 3.7% rise in profits during the first half of the year.
Rolls-Royce, a prominent British engineering company, has reaffirmed its forecast for annual profit growth of at least 30% for this year, buoyed by increased flight activity among its airline
British house prices reached a new peak in October, although the 0.2% increase from September marked the slowest monthly growth in the last three months. Mortgage lender Halifax reported
Marks & Spencer's (M&S) turnaround efforts appear to be paying off as the British retailer posted a 17.2% increase in first-half profit, surpassing expectations and fueling optimism for further
British Airways, the UK's leading legacy airline, is celebrating 25 years of operations at London City Airport. The milestone marks a significant chapter for the carrier, which has been providing
West Oxfordshire District Council (WODC) started the current financial year with approximately £13.2 million in unspent funds for infrastructure projects, earmarked for Carterton and other
Today, the UK government announced a £1.2 million investment to address unique transportation challenges in rural areas, awarding £150,000 to each of eight pioneering projects.
Britain's Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has shifted from an approach of trust toward the finance ministry to a "trust but verify" stance after receiving inaccurate spending forecasts prior
Associated British Foods (AB Foods), the owner of Primark, has announced that it is well-positioned for further growth after reporting a 32% increase in full-year profit, driven by strong