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Winston Churchill's tranquil former home embodies traditional English design – the storied townhouse is on sale for almost $25 million

The Kensington House, where the wartime Prime Minister once lived, is a classic British home fit for a statesman – the elegant interiors are a major inspiration

Homes & Gardens · Nov 15, 2024

British Actor Timothy West Dies At 90

Renowned British actor Timothy West, known for his versatile roles on stage and screen, has passed away at 90. His legacy in British entertainment is a las...

Top News · Nov 13, 2024

Remembering Armistice Day: Starmer joins Macron to celebrate Franco-British friendship in Paris

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has joined French President Emmanuel Macron at a Paris ceremony marking the 106th anniversary of the Armistice

The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2024

The great remembrance divide: Britain fought for freedom in Europe, but against it in the colonies

While war raged against Hitler, people in places such as India were brutalised – despite their own sacrifices to the cause, says author Mihir Bose

The Guardian - UK · Nov 10, 2024

Donald Trump 'plans to return Sir Winston Churchill statue to White House after removal by Joe Biden'

The British wartime leader's statue had occupied a prominent position in the White House until President Biden removed it in 2021

Evening Standard · Nov 10, 2024

Combining the magic of Mexico City with the charm of Oaxaca: A journey of art, flamboyance and escapism

With Mexico City’s popularity showing no sign of waning, Geordie Grieg follows in the footsteps of Winston Churchill, Marlon Brando and Madonna to discover why travellers continue to be drawn to this enchanting capital – and where they should visit beyond

The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2024

What to know about ‘Red Ellen’, the radical MP whose portrait is now hanging at 11 Downing Street

Before announcing changes to Britain’s tax system in her first budget, Chancellor Rachel Reeves redecorated her own digs. The headline change was swapping a portrait of Nigel Lawson, Margaret Thatcher’s chancellor, with one of Ellen Wilkinson – a trailblazing politician known as “Red Ellen”.

The Conversation · Nov 6, 2024

The Diplomat season two explores the US-UK special relationship – and couldn’t be more timely

Netflix’s popular political drama The Diplomat is back for a second season. It follows US ambassador to Britain Kate Wyler (Keri Russell) as she attempts to unravel a conspiracy at the very heart of the British government. In doing so, The Diplomat once again has plenty to say about the…

The Conversation · Nov 6, 2024

Marilyn Monroe's ghost 'haunting Hollywood hotel'

The ghost of late screen legend Marilyn Monroe is said to be haunting a hotel in Los Angeles where the actress lived for two years at the start of her career.

BANG Premier · Oct 28, 2024

St Paul's Cathedral launches appeal as it prepares to mark 80th anniversary of end of Second World War

It wants to hear from anyone who was involved in helping protect the Cathedral during the Blitz

Evening Standard · Oct 22, 2024