14 h. ago Iconic Bayeux Tapestry will return to England after over 900 years in France

The artefact will be loaned to the British Museum in 2026 in exchange for the Sutton Hoo collection and the Lewis Chessmen

Politics

16 h. ago How British Museum secured chance to host Bayeux Tapestry’s return to UK after 900 years

Loan of the 70m-long celebration of the 1066 Norman invasion was sealed after weeks of high level diplomacy

Politics

16 h. ago Voices: There’s more to the Bayeux Tapestry loan deal than meets the eye

Arranging for the historic depiction of the Norman Conquest, the Battle of Hastings and the killing of King Harold to ‘come home’ for the first time in 900 years is nothing short of a diplomatic triumph – but could it also open the door to the British Museum handing over the Elgin Marbles, asks Harry Mount

Economics

16 h. ago Bayeux Tapestry to return to England for first time in 900 years to go on show at British Museum

Delight as ‘one of the most iconic pieces of art ever produced in the UK’ to return in 2026

Culture

17 h. ago Bayeux tapestry to return to Britain for first time in 900 years

Tapestry to go on display in British Museum next year, with treasures from Sutton Hoo lent to France in exchangeThe Bayeux tapestry will return to the UK for the first time in more than 900 years as part of a landmark loan agreement by Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron.The 70-metre embroidered cloth depicts the 1066 Norman invasion and Battle of Hastings, in which William the Conquerer took the English throne from Harold Godwinson and become the first Norman king of England. Continue reading...

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25 h. ago British Museum to close on key day in summer – but it won’t say why

Exclusive: Speculation that the closure is related to French president Emmanuel Macron’s state visit as 18,000 visitors face disappointment

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5 d. ago McVities asks British biscuit museum to axe Jaffa Cakes exhibit for 'misclassifying' sweet treat as a biscuit

Most Britons will agree that Jaffa Cakes are a classic UK sweet treat, but when it comes to categorising them as a cake or a biscuit, there's much less consensus.

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6 d. ago ‘Objects hold energy’: Author posits that British Museum in London is full of ghosts

‘Objects hold energy’: Author posits that British Museum in London is full of ghosts  The World from PRX

Culture

3 w. ago Thunder move one win from first NBA title in 46 years after holding off Pacers

Oklahoma City beat Indiana 120-109 in Game 5 of finalsWilliams leads way as OKC hold serve on home floorThunder one win from franchise’s first title since 1979The Oklahoma City Thunder moved within one win of their first NBA championship in 46 years on Monday night, beating the Indiana Pacers 120–109 in Game 5 of the NBA finals to take a 3-2 series lead.Jalen Williams erupted for a career playoff-high 40 points, MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 31 points and 10 assists, and the Thunder held off a furious Indiana rally to secure a chance at clinching their first title since 1979 in Game 6 on Thursday in Indianapolis. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Thunder move one win from franchise’s first NBA title in 46 years after holding off Pacers

Oklahoma City beat Indiana 120-109 in Game 5 of finalsWilliams leads way as OKC hold serve on home floorFranchise last won title when based in SeattleThe Oklahoma City Thunder moved within one win of the franchise’s first NBA championship in 46 years on Monday night, beating the Indiana Pacers 120–109 in Game 5 of the NBA finals to take a 3-2 series lead.Jalen Williams erupted for a career playoff-high 40 points, MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 31 points and 10 assists, and the Thunder held off a furious Indiana rally to secure a chance at clinching their first title since 1979 in Game 6 on Thursday in Indianapolis. Continue reading...

Politics

4 w. ago Labour’s spending review – five key charts underpinning spending to reboot the economy

What the chancellor has considered when setting out investment to improve services and security through to the next electionRachel Reeves will announce her highly awaited spending review on Wednesday amid pressure on the government to invest in national security and public services and to reboot the UK economy.In what will be a defining policy announcement of the current parliament, the chancellor’s address to the Commons will outline Labour’s day-to-day spending plans for the next three years up to the next general election. Continue reading...

Economics

4 w. ago Spending Review: 'We'll make working people better off,' vows Reeves but fears grow that London will miss out

The Chancellor stresses that health, security and the economy are her priorities for public spending

Economics