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A historic breakthrough in defence trade between the UK, US, and Australia has been announced today following landmark export control changes.

In a joint speech by Boris Johnson, Scott Morrison and Joe Biden, the United Kingdom, Australia and the United States announced a historical pact dubbed AUKUS....

With some of the finest built landscapes in all of Britain, Somerset is a county brimming with history, heritage and some fantastic bed and breakfast...

Who are the British? Do they really drink tea, eat roast beef and Yorkshire pudding and never leave home without an umbrella? Find out more...

Today the GMC has issued a formal apology for taking regulatory action against a number of doctors because they had convictions based on sexuality. The GMC has...

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Energy Secretary Ed Miliband signs a historic clean energy security pact.

An amazing man named Alan Turing (1912-1954) committed suicide two years after he was convicted of having an affair with a man. In London thousands of

Situated in the heart of England just an hour from London and Birmingham, Northamptonshire is often overlooked as a weekend break destination. Criminally so...

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Previously published copies of the quarterly National Statistics publication on UK egg production and prices.

Welcome to this romantic and almost unknown part of Scotland, a land of hills and forests, lochs and rivers and more than 300 kilometres of...

Although an integral part of every Burns Night supper on January 25th, why is it that haggis, Scotland's national dish, is often the butt of the national joke?...

Being located so close to the borders of Scotland, the north east of England is full of castles, walls and battlesites dating back hundreds and...

A self catering holiday home is the ideal base from which to discover Durham, Northumberland, the Yorkshire Dales, North Yorks Moors and the beautiful coast....

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Historic holiday cottages to rent, some with swimming pools, four poster beds, and hot tubs throughout England, Scotland and Wales.

Welcome to our handpicked selection of luxury bed and breakfasts, boutique hotels and small historic hotels throughout England, Scotland and Wales. All of the...

The son of Edward the Black Prince and grandson of Edward III, King Richard II was deposed by his first cousin Henry of Bolingbroke in 1399...

HMT Empire Windrush became synonymous with the voyage it completed in 1948, transporting hundreds of West Indians and people from other countries via the...

In March 1834 six English farm labourers were sentenced to 7 years transportation to a penal colony in Australia - for being in a trade union...

Browse through our selection of self catering holiday cottages in Norfolk and the Norfolk Broads. Your holiday cottage makes an ideal base for messing about...

Samuel Pepys is best known for his diaries, written between 1660 and 1671, and his eyewitness accounts of major events such as the coronation of Charles II,...

To compliment the Living History Section of our site, Historic UK is proud to launch a brand new Traders Market. Featured within this directory are...

Historic holiday cottages to rent, some with swimming pools, four poster beds, and hot tubs throughout England, Scotland and Wales.

The UK government will deliver on its commitment to open a new visa for Hong Kong BN(O) status holders on Sunday 31 January.

Mar 3, 2026 - Visit Coombe Abbey, Coventry and Warwickshire, and explore our historic hotel, 500 acres of parkland, restaurants, cafes, Go Ape and more.

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In the small loch-side town of Campletown in Scotland, you will find a hidden gem - a cinema that is over 100 years old, beautifully restored and still showing...

Read a selection of articles and features about famous British authors, poets and playwrights.

Mar 6, 2026 - Historic UK is your guide to the history and heritage of Britain, featuring thousands of historic places to stay and a monthly magazine full of history.

Aug 27, 2025 - Deal ranks among the largest in college sports, advancing UK Athletics' competitive and financial future

UK citizens are less than a day away from being able to head to the polls - and it's been predicted the opposition will dominate.

Vulnerable people who face unfair eviction or being pushed into homelessness are among those who will benefit from the first increase in civil legal aid...

The Rt Hon Matthew Hancock MP has reappointed Martin Daunton to the Board of Historic England for 4 years, commencing on 1 June 2018.

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From quaint little escapes in the Lake District to grand hotels in Liverpool, welcome to our selection of country (and sometimes not so country!) house...

The half term holidays can often be a rather expensive time to take the family on holiday, especially with food and travel to take into...

The Home Secretary today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Republic of Ireland to strengthen the Common Travel Area.

In the village of Brinklow in Warwickshire, extensive earthwork remains of a grade 11th century Norman motte and bailey castle perhaps on the site of an...

We have searched the valleys of south Wales, the mountains of north Wales, the rolling hills of mid-Wales, as well as many of the coastal...

Welcome to the History of Britain! The home nations share a varied and shared history unlike anywhere else, so we thought it only right to...

Krystyna Skarbek, better known in England as Christine Granville, was a Polish secret agent who worked for British Special Operations Executive (SOE) during...

Welcome to the History of Britain! The home nations share a varied and shared history unlike anywhere else, so we thought it only right to...

Dr Charles Berkoff grew up in the East End of London during World War Two and shares with us some of his boyhood memories. "My immediate concern was that if...

Aug 25, 2021 - Upcoming Drag Race UK star Charity Kase has apologised

Welcome to the History of Britain! The home nations share a varied and shared history unlike anywhere else, so we thought it only right to...

The dynamic capital city of Wales, visitors to Cardiff can explore 2,000 years of history at the majestic Cardiff Castle. For sport lovers the spectacular...

The sedan chair was the transport of choice for the wealthy when travelling through the narrow streets of Bath, Edinburgh and London in the 17th and 18th...

Licence allowing certain historic military goods to be exported from the UK to permitted destinations.

Revel in the past with newspapers from the world's largest physical archive of over 200,000 original newspapers

Britain will name a new Archbishop of Canterbury on Friday to lead the Church of England, mother church of 85 million Anglicans worldwide, and for the first...

ACHIEVING RECIPROCAL TRADE: Today, President Donald J. Trump and Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a historic trade deal, providing American companies...

Welcome to our selection of country houses and historic hotels across the UK. All the hotels listed are in heritage buildings, some are located deep...

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Aethelbert (Aethelberht) reigned for just five years from 860 until his death in 865. He united Kent and Wessex under his rule.

The current city of Salisbury has been welcoming visitors since 1220, when folk decided to move down the hill from Old Sarum and build a...

May 9, 2025 - The Independent’s chief political commentator, John Rentoul, is here to answer your questions on the landmark US-UK trade deal – from what’s in the...

Previously known as New Amsterdam and formerly in the hands of the Dutch, in 1664 the settlement, now known as New York, found itself under British rule. How...

The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport has extended the second terms of Sandra Dinneen, Paul Farmer and Patrick Newberry

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Nothing says 'we're on holiday' more than a soak in a relaxing Jacuzzi under the stars, refreshing yourself with a vigorous hydro massage with the jets on...

Want a wedding venue with lots of history? We've rounded up the best historic wedding venues in the UK

Once at the very heart of the Industrial Revolution, there are many hidden charms to be found in the West Midlands. The major cities of...

Historic accommodation throughout the UK including cottages, castles, country house hotels and historic bed & breakfasts.

A roofless three-story-high castle keep is all that remains of Clitheroe Castle. The Norman keep built in 1186 is reputed to be the second smallest in England....

Your dog is a member of your family so why would you want to leave him or her behind when you go away on holiday?...

Shrewd, scheming and Machiavellian, Lord Stanley's actions at the Battle of Bosworth effectively decided the outcome of the battle...

From majestic country houses to historic manor houses, we've scoured Derbyshire for the very finest country hotels.

Browse Historic UK's handpicked selection of some of the most romantic hotels in Britain and find your perfect romantic break...

The UK parliament passed a bill yesterday banning the export of animals for slaughter or fattening for slaughter.

Welcome to our handpicked selection of luxury bed and breakfasts, boutique hotels and small historic hotels throughout England, Scotland and Wales. All of the...

The Culture and Tourism Ministry is in talks with U.K. officials on the return of two artifacts to Turkey. Work on the return of historical artifacts...

Who are the British? Do they really drink tea, eat roast beef and Yorkshire pudding and never leave home without an umbrella? Find out more...

The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport has appointed Thomas Harris, Dan Jones and Dame Caroline Michel as trustees of HRP on 15 April 2025.

Welcome to our handpicked selection of historic holiday cottages to rent in Devon. Use your holiday cottage as a base from which to explore the...

Browse our selection of castle hotels and exclusive use castles in the Scottish Highlands. Some of the properties on this page date as far back...

All 52 historic county flags raised in Parliament Square as festivities take place in cities, towns and villages across England, Scotland and Wales.

Find out about eligibility and requirements for the historic and archaeological feature protection item.

Historic wedding venues - UK Wedding Venue Directory. Search for wedding venues and receptions. Includes details of civil venues and reviews of each wedding...

Welcome to our selection of country houses and historic hotels across the UK. All the hotels listed are in heritage buildings, some are located deep...

Historic UK is pleased to introduce a selection of unique exclusive use castles to rent across England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. Whether you choose a...

The Iraq Historic Allegations Team (IHAT), which will investigate allegations of abuse of Iraqi citizens by British Service personnel, has now started work,...

Historic listing of the detailed managed migration datasets.

According to the textbooks, Royalist and Parliamentarian soldiers could be identified on sight. The Royalists (so they say) were all about long flowing hair,...

The aristocratic Lady Florence Dixie threw off the shackles of her Victorian upbringing and embraced a career as a war correspondent, feminist writer,...

A handpicked selection of historic holiday cottages by the sea, with some properties dating back as far as the 14th century. Over 390 seaside properties to...

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British engineer Sir Frank Whittle patented his pioneering design for the turbojet engine in 1932. His invention would go on to revolutionise aviation.

Yorkshire and Northumberland have always been synonymous with grand stately homes and country houses, no doubt due to the beautiful rolling countryside that...

Find out which disposals of assets from historic houses are within the scope of VAT.

From the birthplace of Shakespeare at Stratford-upon-Avon to the home of rugby football at the nearby town of Rugby, it is easy to see why...

To take on a job as an apprentice or female domestic servant usually required living under the same roof as the employer. Not an easy relationship; but there...

Welcome to the History of Britain! The home nations share a varied and shared history unlike anywhere else, so we thought it only right to...

Browse through our selection of self catering holiday cottages in the beautiful south west of England. Our selection includes thatched cottages, cottages by...

From the rolling hills of the Cotswolds to the majestic shoreline of the Jurassic Coast, England is famous throughout the world for its history and...

18th to 21st April 2026 at Bolton Castle, Leyburn, Yorkshire. Join our 'living historians' as they tell the story of the battle of Towton.