Category: British Museum

Much of what Blair said in essay criticising Labour was wrong, says Starmer – UK politics live

Starmer launches long defence of his record when asked about former PM’s essay critiquing current government Pat McFadden, the work and pensions secretary, is introducing Alan Milburn.He says Milburn’s report is...

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Milburn says migrants not to blame for Neets crisis but falling immigration creates ‘opportunity’ – UK politics live

Major report on young people not in employment, education or training warns ‘we have neither a system or a plan to deal with it’Young people in the UK: how has the search for work been for you?Pat McFadden, the work...

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The best of the long read in 2025

Our 20 favourite pieces of in-depth reporting, essays and profiles from the yearVictor Pelevin made his name in 90s Russia with scathing satires of authoritarianism. But while his literary peers have faced censorship and fled...

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Your chance to stare down a god: inside the British Museum’s mesmerising look at Indian religions

A show full of deities, snakes and shrines puts three ancient faiths in the spotlight. Our writer seeks out its inspiration in the bustling metropolis of MumbaiIt’s the eyes that stay with you – piercing black discs...

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MPs back PR bill in vote, a symbolic win for electoral reform campaigners – UK politics live

MPs vote to give leave to bring in private members’ bill on PR but it will have no practical effectLord Robertson, the former Labour defence secretary and former Nato secretary who is leading the government’s...

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Leader of Welsh Tories resigns saying ‘substantial minority’ of party do not support him – UK politics live

Andrew RT Davies narrowly won a confidence vote but is stepping down, saying his position is ‘untenable’Lord Robertson, the former Labour defence secretary and former Nato secretary who is leading the...

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Greece would offer major treasures to UK for Parthenon marbles, minister says

Culture minister Lina Mendoni pledges to ‘fill the void’ at the British Museum should the ancient sculptures be returnedGreece is prepared to part with some of its greatest treasures to “fill the void” at...

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