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Design

'Objects of Desire': How did Surrealism influence design?

For the first time in a major UK exhibition, Surrealism’s relationship to the design world is told up to the present day.

14/10/2022

Travel News

Heathrow chaos averted as American Airlines staff reach pay deal

After 98 per cent of maintenance technicians and crew chiefs voted to strike over pay, American Airlines offered an improved pay deal.

14/10/2022

Culture news

Damien Hirst burns paintings in quest for essence of art

In a rare and bold move, British artist Damien Hirst has burnt hundreds of his paintings that sold in NFT form in a bid to reveal the real essence of his work.

12/10/2022

Work

Which European city is the best for coworking?

The rest of the world is trailing far behind the UK’s capital.

11/10/2022

Culture news

Frieze Sculpture: Merging art with nature at London's Regent's Park

London's Regent's Park has been transformed into an outdoor gallery, thanks to the return of the Frieze Sculpture Park. But what's on display?

11/10/2022

Travel News

Heathrow and Schiphol: An inside look at the impact of passenger caps

Heathrow airport has just announced the end of its 100,000 passenger cap. But what does that mean for flight prices and the travel experience?

07/10/2022

Culture news

Top picks from BFI’s London Film Festival 2022

The 66th edition of the BFI’s London Film Festival kicks off today with the Opening Night Gala screening of Matthew Warchus, Dennis Kelly and Tim Minchin’s Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical. Here are the other films to look out for.

05/10/2022

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Fusion of giant immersive art at new London exhibition

Abstract art taken to a whole new level — this is 'Frameless,' a new immersive art exhibition in London.

03/10/2022

Travel News

Brexit has slashed London's Eurostar capacity by almost a third

After facing ‘unique’ challenges during the pandemic, Eurostar now says problems are being caused by increased border checks, a shortage of engineers and the cost of living crisis.

30/09/2022

Culture news

A new fourth plinth statue has arrived in Trafalgar Square

Samson Kambalu's 'Antelope' has been unveiled in the centre of London as the latest temporary statue to stand upon Trafalgar Square's fourth plinth.

29/09/2022

Culture news

Unbaalievable: Why were sheep herded across London Bridge?

Sheep trotted along London Bridge this weekend, as the Freemen of London practised their ancient right to take the animals into the heart of the UK capital.

27/09/2022

Business

British pound hits record low against US dollar

It dipped as low as $1.0349 per US dollar early Monday but then rebounded to $1.07.

26/09/2022

United Kingdom

Hundreds gather in London over the death of Mahsa Amini

"The regime wants to prove that they didn't use any violence [against Mahsa Amini] by using violence against protestors," said Mohammad Hoshr, a demonstrator in London on Saturday.

25/09/2022

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Timelapse: Britain and the world bid adieu to Queen Elizabeth II

For Queen Elizabeth II's funeral, every aspect of Monday's events had been meticulously planned years if not decades in advance. The military personnel had rehearsed by moonlight to ensure everything went without a hitch.

20/09/2022

United Kingdom

Protests in London over police shooting of unarmed black man

Hundreds of people protested outside Scotland Yard in London on Saturday after a young black man was shot dead by police

18/09/2022

United Kingdom

Royal mourning gives a boost to local businesses in London

Visitors crowding into central London from as far away as the US and India are giving a boost to businesses at a time when the British economy is facing a cost-of-living crisis

18/09/2022

Culture news

Ukraine's ballet dancers perform in London to raise humanitarian funds

Ukraine ballet dancers perform Giselle in London to raise funds for humanitarian efforts

17/09/2022

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Football great Beckham pays tribute to the Queen

Football great David Beckham has joined the long queue of people waiting to pay their respects to the late Queen Elizabeth II, who is at rest.

16/09/2022

Culture news

Euroviews. Why do the Brits love to patiently wait in line?

The line to see the Queen's coffin is roughly five-kilometres long, but is something bigger going on?

16/09/2022

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Queen's coffin arrives at Buckingham Palace

Queen Elizabeth II's coffin was greeted by crowds at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday evening, after it was taken to the British capital by plane from Scotland.

14/09/2022