In 2022, woodland covered 32,400 sq km of the UK; or 13% of the UK's land. Ancient woodland covers only 2.5% of the UK. Sadly, up to 70% of ancient woodlands in the UK have already been lost. Oak ...

A recent report by Oxfam International reveals a shocking truth. During colonial rule, the UK took around $64.82 trillion ...

Known as the “Key to England,” Dover Castle has been defending the coastline since the 12th century. It was used as a secret command centre during World War II, playing a crucial role in the Dunkirk ...

They invented a whole group of armies in Kent, building dummy equipment and placing General George S Patton, who the Germans considered the best allied general, in SE England. The Germans took the ...

When it comes to refugees we want to separate fact from fiction. Here you can find out a little more, with our real statistics and facts about refugees and asylum seekers in the UK, and the work the ...

2. They were first used in England at a royal wedding Although fireworks were probably used in the UK from the late 13th century onwards, they didn’t become popular until at least 200 years later.

Number of academic (teaching and research) staff as of July 2023 1,432 Number of academic (teaching) staff as of July 2023 584 Number of academic (research) staff as of July 2023 1,569 ...