Bayeux Tapestry insured for £800m for UK loan
The Bayeux Tapestry will be insured for £800m for its first UK visit in over 900 years. See the 11th-century masterpiece at the British Museum from autumn 2026.
The Bayeux Tapestry will be insured for £800m for its first UK visit in over 900 years. See the 11th-century masterpiece at the British Museum from autumn 2026.
Croydon Council is considering creating nine new conservation areas to protect local heritage. Residents are invited to have their say on the plans, which would bring extra planning controls.
Discover the incredible story of 41-42 Cloth Fair, London's oldest surviving house. Built 411 years ago, it withstood the Great Fire, the Civil War, and the Blitz. Explore its rich history now.
The historic Dargo Hotel, a beloved pub in Victoria's remote High Country, is on the market. Owner reflects on two decades of running the iconic outpost. Discover its legacy and future.
Tottenham Hotspur are monitoring Luka Vuskovic's impressive Bundesliga loan. Could the Croatian teen be recalled to solve Spurs' defensive issues? Read the latest.
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.
Comedian Griff Rhys Jones urges the public to nominate threatened historic buildings for the Victorian Society's 'Top Ten Endangered' list. Discover how you can help preserve local heritage.
Chelsea cannot accept Roma's loan offer for exiled defender Axel Disasi due to FIFA's foreign loan quota. The £38m signing must now seek a permanent exit in January. Read the full story.
Mothercare shares plummet after breaching loan terms, putting its future in jeopardy. The retailer pins hopes on a major Indian joint venture for survival. Read the full analysis.
Jamie Carragher suggests Liverpool may recall Harvey Elliott from his Aston Villa loan after Alexander Isak's suspected broken leg. Could the £35m clause be bypassed?
West Ham United have offloaded striker Niclas Füllkrug to AC Milan on loan, freeing up funds for manager Nuno Espírito Santo to sign a new forward in the January transfer window.
Two men have been sentenced for raping a teenage girl in Rotherham over 20 years ago. Read the full details of the Operation Stovewood convictions.
Championship side Ipswich Town have joined the race to sign out-of-favour Tottenham winger Brennan Johnson on loan, rivalling Premier League interest from Crystal Palace and Aston Villa.
Over 120 leading economists, including Nobel winner Joseph Stiglitz, demand immediate suspension of Sri Lanka's debt repayments following catastrophic Cyclone Ditwah, which killed 600 and destroyed thousands of homes.
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.
We review the £18.50 fish and chips at The Grapes in Limehouse, a historic pub owned by acting legend Sir Ian McKellen. Discover the verdict on the food, atmosphere, and prices.
EU leaders agree a €90bn loan to support Ukraine's budget, but fail to use frozen Russian assets. Zelenskyy hails 'significant support' as Trump urges swift peace talks. Read the latest.
Hungary's Viktor Orbán has agreed not to block a major EU loan for Ukraine, securing a deal after intense talks. The move comes as Russia faces new sanctions and cyber-attack accusations. Read the latest developments.
EU leaders have agreed a €90bn interest-free loan for Ukraine, secured against EU borrowing. The deal avoids using frozen Russian central bank assets for now. Read the full details.
EU leaders face a critical choice at Brussels summit: approve a €90bn loan for Ukraine secured against frozen Russian assets or risk Kyiv's financial collapse. Belgium demands guarantees.
Will it snow on Christmas Day 2025? We examine the UK forecast, the Met Office's definition, and look back at historic white Christmases, including the last widespread one in 2010.
Historic England rejects listing for Bridge Park Centre, a site pivotal to London's Black history, allowing a major redevelopment with 1,000 homes and a new leisure centre to proceed.
EU leaders face pressure to approve a €90bn loan for Ukraine's defence, funded by frozen Russian assets, at a critical Brussels summit. The move aims to counter Russian advances.
EU leaders decide on a complex €90bn loan for Ukraine using frozen Russian assets. Kyiv would only repay if Russia pays war reparations. The high-stakes vote could define Europe's credibility.
EU leaders meet in Brussels to decide on a critical reparations loan for Ukraine funded by frozen Russian assets. Belgium and Italy voice opposition, risking a messy political showdown.
Discover a magical winter break in Luxembourg, exploring its atmospheric castles and frosty forests. Travel for free on the country's public transport network and stay in historic chateaux.
A pioneering Y-STR DNA profiling tool is being rolled out nationwide, potentially increasing sex offender identification by over 20% and allowing police to reinvestigate historic cases. Read the full strategy.
Real Madrid are reportedly preparing a £6m bid for Tottenham's 19-year-old Korean winger Yang Min-hyeok, who has impressed on loan at QPR and Portsmouth. Could Spurs resist?
The Trump administration argues a new White House ballroom is vital for national security, responding to a lawsuit aiming to halt the $300m project. Read the latest legal clash.
AC Milan are preparing a January loan bid for West Ham United's struggling striker Niclas Füllkrug. The Germany international has failed to score this season and is out of Nuno's plans. Read the full story.