31 h. ago Building Skills for the Rare Book World: The London Rare Books School announces its programme for 2026

Building Skills for the Rare Book World: The London Rare Books School announces its programme for 2026  International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB)

Events

45 h. ago UK 'gap year soldiers' scheme launches amid calls to 'deter Putin' and war fears

A new voluntary military gap year programme opens in March 2026 for under-25s, as Russia rejects a Ukraine peace deal and an expert urges Britain to boost armed forces to counter threats

Events

3 d. ago 10,000 books were tossed at a London school. Librarians say there are other ways to give books a second life

10,000 books were tossed at a London school. Librarians say there are other ways to give books a second life  CBC

Culture

3 d. ago Rare Superman comic book once stolen from Hollywood star’s home sells for record

CEO of Metropolis Collectibles/Comic Connect Stephen Fishler said the theft played a big role in boosting the comic's value

Culture

3 d. ago Rare copy of the comic book that introduced the world to Superman sells for $15 million

A rare copy of the comic book that introduced the world to Superman and also was once stolen from the home of actor Nicolas Cage has been sold for a record $15 million

Economics

4 d. ago PRX and AudioUK Announce Programming for 2026 Podcast Creator Summit in London

PRX and AudioUK Announce Programming for 2026 Podcast Creator Summit in London  Podnews

Politics

4 d. ago My favourite family photo: ‘I was six, with mumps and diarrhoea – and having the time of my life’

When I went to Saudi Arabia in the 1980s to see my Dad it felt like visiting another planet. But beyond the scale and shininess of the country was the feeling of my family finally being togetherIn the 1980s, the British construction industry was hit hard by recession. At the same time, Saudi Arabia had the opposite problem; lots of money and a desire to build infrastructure, but not enough skilled workers. As a result, thousands of British labourers found it was the only place where they could earn a wage. My dad – freshly out of work with a young family to support – was one of them. We travelled out to see him twice, once to Riyadh and once to Jeddah.Objectively, the Riyadh trip was better. Dad lived on a worker’s compound, and there was a pool and a restaurant and loads of room to run around. Jeddah, less so – but that’s where this photo was taken. Dad shared a tiny flat on the city’s noisy Palestine Street with one of his colleagues. I caught mumps basically upon landing and (acc...

Culture

4 d. ago 'Absolutely perfect' bookshop in London named best in the world

Cultured magazine has revealed its pick of the 11 greatest indie bookshops in the world, chosen by bookshop owners. Alongside stores in Paris and New York, a spot in London made the cut.

Politics

4 d. ago Barbara Sturm on beauty icons, skincare hacks & her London address book

Rose Beer catches up with Dr Barbara Sturm

Culture

6 d. ago Entertainment leaders amp up discussions about AI, creators and innovative tech at CES 2026

CES 2026 is featuring extensive programming related to Hollywood, influencers and how the industry will continue to work with AI

Politics

9 d. ago Poon’s at Somerset House, London WC2: ‘The tofu dip alone is worth booking a table for’ – restaurant review

Poon’s at Somerset House, London WC2: ‘The tofu dip alone is worth booking a table for’ – restaurant review  The Guardian

Society

9 d. ago Major darts rule change branded 'ridiculous' ahead of Luke Littler final

The Professional Darts Corporation has announced a major Tour Card rule change for Q School, with the last two players each day now receiving cards instead of just the winner

Politics

2 w. ago Hilton Be My Guest Certificate Booking Experience: London Hilton on Park Lane

Hilton Be My Guest Certificate Booking Experience: London Hilton on Park Lane  LoyaltyLobby

Politics

2 w. ago Ministry of Defence to offer gap year–style scheme to young people

Pilot programme for under-25s will offer paid placements aimed at introducing participants to military lifeYoung people in Britain will be offered a gap year-style scheme by the Ministry of Defence, in an effort to introduce citizens to military life early as part of a new “whole of society” approach to defence.After initially announcing plans to implement the scheme earlier this year, the government has now confirmed that about 150 under-25s will be recruited for the pilot programme, which is due to start in March 2026. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago This ‘absolutely perfect’ London bookshop has been named the best in the world

This ‘absolutely perfect’ London bookshop has been named the best in the world  Time Out Worldwide

Politics

3 w. ago Walmart and other US companies want to build a pipeline of skilled tradespeople

As the number of skilled tradespeople dwindles in the U.S., Walmart is building up its own workforce to keep conveyor belts moving and refrigerated grocery cases cold

Events

3 w. ago Finally, Labour is finding its nerve and getting Britain’s bad Brexit deal undone | Polly Toynbee

Rejoining Erasmus should just be a first step – as the economic evidence piles up, the need for closer ties with Europe could not be clearerMonth by month, Labour is bringing us closer to Europe. This week, the UK announced it is rejoining the Erasmus+ youth exchange programme. This will open the door beyond the many young people who attend university – its remit includes FE students, apprentices, and youth and school groups. A whoop of excitement greeted the announcement, with opportunities for those involved in education, training, culture and sport, and a commitment to maximise take-up by disadvantaged young people. Widening experience, encouraging adventure: Erasmus+ may help cure Britain’s monolingual handicap and the catastrophic decline in language courses. Last year in the UK, less than 3% of A-levels were in languages.This all eludes Europhobes such as Andrew Neil, who posted on X that “extra taxes now being inflicted on working people will be used to finance some ‘study’ i...

Economics

3 w. ago A Harvard scholar’s ouster exposes a crisis of institutional integrity | Eric Reinhart

The dismissal of a a renowned health leader who refused to ignore Palestine highlights false claims of universality in human rights, global health and academiaLast Tuesday afternoon, Dean Andrea Baccarelli at the Harvard School of Public Health sent out a brief message announcing that one of the country’s most experienced and accomplished public health leaders, Dr Mary T Bassett, would “step down” as director of the François-Xavier Bagnoud Center for Health and Human Rights. The email struck a polite, bureaucratic tone, thanking her for her service and offering an upbeat rationale for a new “focus on children’s health”.It omitted the fact that, according to a Harvard Crimson source, Bassett had been asked to resign just two hours earlier and instructed to vacate her office by the end of the year. The decision was not a routine administrative transition. It was the culmination of a year of escalating pressure on the Center for Health and Human Rights for its work on the health and hu...

Events

3 w. ago Learner drivers from London book tests in Inverness to beat backlog

Learner drivers from London book tests in Inverness to beat backlog  BBC

Politics

4 w. ago Renowned British scientist Oliver Sacks fabricated details in his bestselling books about psychiatric patients

Case studies were central to the books by the London-born writer, who was credited with bringing humanity to patients with complex neurological and psychiatric disorders.

Science