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Design

In pictures: V&A explores revolutionary Tropical Modernism movement

A new exhibition at Londons' V&A museum celebrates Tropical Modernism: an architectural movement which defied colonial norms to create buildings that were both functional and comfortable in tropical climates.

Experiences

New to riding a sleeper train? Here’s the best way to book tickets

How to plan your sleeper train adventure - from researching to when to book.

Art

Meet the former-lawyer who became the world's most famous LEGO artist

'The Art of the Brick' exhibition, which immerses guests in the wonderful and colourful world of artist Nathan Sawaya, is running at London’s Brick Lane until 12 May 2024.

Travel News

Inside Eurostar’s struggle with Brexit, strikes and competitors

One passenger vowed to never travel with Eurostar again after last-minute strikes ruined his Christmas plans.

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Green News

These 20 airports produced as much CO2 as 58 coal power stations

New research takes stock of the impact of passenger flights and, for the first time, air freight at 1,300 airports around the world.

Markets

Online retail giant Shein could provide London's biggest-ever IPO

UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt met the chairman of the online retail giant and talked about its potential listing in the UK.

Travel News

This iconic London landmark is being turned into a hotel in €321m deal

There’s high hopes a revolving restaurant will reopen in the Grade II-listed tower, one of the pointiest landmarks on London's skyline.

Culture news

London’s National Gallery expansion unearths remnants of Saxon town

The site, which was discovered while expanding the National Gallery for its 200th anniversary, suggests that the urban centre of Saxon Lundenwic extended further west than previously thought.

Stays

Would you splash out to stay in these unique hotel suites?

If you have a few thousand euros to splash on a night away, you could book a room with a private recording studio or a penthouse that can be transformed into a giant ballroom.

Culture news

London's V&A Museum is hiring a Taylor Swift superfan

London’s V&A Museum is on the hunt for a Taylor Swift superfan to help curate its collection on memorabilia for the star.

United Kingdom

US lawyers: Assange went beyond journalism and should face charges

The appeal proceedings are Assange's last-ditch attempt to avoid being handed over to the US.

United Kingdom

London police recover body linked to partner's chemical attack

Authorities “strongly believe” that the body they pulled from the River Thames is that of a man wanted over a chemical attack

Cult

Burtynsky exhibition explores humanity’s impact on natural world

Striking photos, murals and video footage from Canadian photographic artist Edward Burtynsky urge a rethink of our legacy on Earth, and the pursuit of a more sustainable future.

Travel News

Why are London’s newly named underground lines controversial?

Reactions have been a mix of incredulity over one line's name and dry British humour mocking the announcement.

Culture news

Zendaya and Florence Pugh stun at "Dune 2" world premiere in London

The cast of "Dune: Part 2" hit the London red carpet in style for the world premiere of the next installment in the epic sci-fi saga.

Lifestyle

40 years of London Fashion Week: Behind the scenes with the founders

In 1984, London Fashion Week was held in a car park in Kensington - 40 years on it is at the top of every fashionista's diary. We speak to the women behind this global sensation and also look at what has changed in the last four decades.

Destinations

Set jetting: The One Day filming spots you can visit in Europe

The Netflix hit follows a will-they-wont-they couple for 20 years across dreamy European destinations.

Art

Watch: Yoko Ono's protest art takes over London's Tate Modern

Featuring over 200 works, a new exhibition at London's Tate Modern showcases Yoko Ono's politically charged artwork, including her iconic 'War is Over' piece created with John Lennon.

Business

Takeaway delivery riders not feeling the love for Valentine's Day dine

If you're planning a romantic takeaway meal for two later then you may want to reconsider your options as some delivery drivers plan strike action.

Markets

Travel giant TUI to leave London Stock Exchange in favour of Germany

Shares in German travel giant TUI were trading lower on Wednesday morning on the London Stock Exchange as the company announced it will leave the exchange.

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