AI and tech salaries surge as UK hiring slows
New data reveals tech roles, especially in AI, are driving UK salary growth in 2026, with Python developers earning up to £90,000. Discover the widening pay gap.
New data reveals tech roles, especially in AI, are driving UK salary growth in 2026, with Python developers earning up to £90,000. Discover the widening pay gap.
Discover the must-see US art exhibitions for 2026, featuring major retrospectives of Roy Lichtenstein, Henri Matisse's 'Jazz', and a rare Raphael showcase. Plan your cultural year.
Sushi chain boss Kiyoshi Kimura bids a staggering £2.4m for a 243kg bluefin tuna at Tokyo's Toyosu market. Discover the details behind this annual auction spectacle.
A 243kg bluefin tuna sold for a record £2.4m at Tokyo's Toyosu market. Sushi chain owner Kiyoshi Kimura broke his own 2019 record. Discover the story behind the colossal sale.
A 243kg bluefin tuna sells for a record £2.4m at Tokyo's New Year auction. The 'Tuna King' Kiyoshi Kimura broke his own 2019 record. Read the full story.
Sushi magnate Kiyoshi Kimura breaks auction record with £2.4m tuna purchase. The prized bluefin will be served at his restaurant chain. Discover the story behind this extravagant New Year tradition.
The head of the world's biggest tech trade show, CES, has criticised the UK government for its lack of support for startups, as British exhibitors fall sharply. Read why industry leaders warn the UK risks losing ground.
London-listed Auction Technology Group rejects 11 hostile takeover offers from FitzWalter Capital, saying they undervalue the firm. Shares surge 20% as deadline looms.
Tate Britain's major 2026 exhibition, 'The 90s', curated by Edward Enninful, will showcase era-defining art, fashion, and photography. Opens October 6, 2026. Plan your visit.
The Musée d'Art Moderne in Paris receives an historic donation of 61 Henri Matisse works, most depicting his daughter and muse, Marguerite. Explore the story behind the art.
Donald Trump ushered in 2026 by auctioning a live-painted portrait of Jesus Christ for $2.75 million at his Mar-a-Lago club, with proceeds split between charity and law enforcement. Discover the details of the glitzy event.
From the global spread of AI datacentres to the arrival of robotaxis, we analyse the five key technology trends poised to shape our lives in 2026. Discover what's next.
Across US cities in 2025, powerful protest art—from a Trump-Epstein statue to melting ice sculptures—became focal points for collective action on issues from Gaza to immigration. Explore the images.
A Manchester woman's cultural awakening came through a JMW Turner print after a thyroid cancer diagnosis. Discover how art provided a mirror for her struggle and a path forward.
London's oldest French restaurant, Mon Plaisir, is auctioning its classic interior pieces. The Covent Garden icon, founded in 1943, is making changes under new family ownership. Bid on a slice of London history from 28 December.
A fierce auction for TV rights to 'Wet Ink', an unpublished novel about a 1960s housewife smuggling erotica in Tupperware, signals a major trend for female-authored stories. Discover the details.
Meat lovers flocked to London's historic Smithfield Market for its chaotic annual pre-Christmas auction. The event returned with gusto after plans to save and relocate the 800-year-old market were confirmed. Read the full story.
Everything you need to know about London's famous Christmas Eve meat auction at Smithfield Market. Find times, tips, and how to bag a festive bargain.
The live auction app Whatnot, valued at $11.5bn, is booming. But its gamified sales and popularity with scalpers are creating artificial scarcity for toys and fuelling dangerous spending habits.
A series of official-looking signs with bizarre warnings have appeared in Christchurch, delighting and confusing locals. Discover the guerrilla art project behind them.
A silver steward at France's presidential palace has been arrested for allegedly stealing historic porcelain and silverware, valued up to €40,000, and listing items on sites like Vinted. Read the full investigation details.
A powerful public art installation in downtown Los Angeles projects billboard-sized portraits asking 'Am I Next?' in response to aggressive immigration enforcement. Discover how the city is fighting back.
London's historic Smithfield Christmas Meat Auction is back on Christmas Eve. Grab premium meats at bargain prices and witness one of the City's oldest festive traditions. Find all the details here.
Consumer tech expert Gareth Butterfield unveils his favourite gadgets of 2025, from foldable phones to DIY solar kits. Discover the year's top innovations and where to buy them.
Artist Edita Schubert discusses her radical scalpel technique, cutting into canvas to create profound works exploring trauma and healing. Discover her unique process and upcoming London exhibition.
Downing Street claims 'active conversations' continue on the stalled $40bn Tech Prosperity Deal, as Trump threatens penalties against European tech firms. Read the latest on the transatlantic tech standoff.
Christine Hazell, 88, took up drawing six months ago. With progressive memory loss, her raw portraits have become an Instagram sensation, won praise from Tracey Emin, and secured four gallery shows. Discover her inspiring story.
Australian all-rounder Cameron Green becomes the IPL's most expensive overseas player ever, signed by Kolkata Knight Riders for £2.06m. Discover the full auction details and his stellar stats.
Madonna and Guy Ritchie have put their past differences aside, reuniting for the first time in 17 years to support their son Rocco at his London art exhibition. Discover the emotional story behind their reconciliation.
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni is auctioning 270 gifts from world leaders, including a Javier Milei statuette and a Joe Biden bowl, with proceeds going to charity. Discover the unique items up for bid.