A member of staff walks in front of Vincent van Gogh's 'The Courtyard of the Hospital in Arles (1889)' (L) and 'A Ward in the Hospital at Arles (1889)' (R) paintings at The Courtauld Gallery in Somerset House, London displayed as part of the new exhibition Goya to Impressionism: Masterpieces from the Oskar Reinhart Collection. The paintings are the only known depiction by the Dutch Post-Impressionist artist of the hospital in Arles, southern France, where he stayed after mutilating his ear. The exhibition runs from 14 Feb Ð 26 May 2025.
Farmers park their tractors along Whitehall in Westminster during a protest against the government's proposed changes to inheritance tax (IHT) rules. The new tax, announced by Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves in last year's budget, would affect farms valued over £1 million.
Staff members walk through 'A Path East Facing 2025', by Theaster Gates during the preview of his solo exhibition Ô1965: Malcolm in Winter: A Translation ExerciseÕ at White Cube Bermondsey in London. The exhibition runs from 7 February Ð 6 April 2025.
A dragon entertains members of the public during the Chinese New Year Parade in central London, celebrating the Lunar New Year and welcoming the Year of the Snake. The Chinese New Year celebrations in London are the largest outside of Asia.
RACHEL REEVES, Chancellor of the Exchequer in conversation with KEITH ANDERSON, CEO Scottish Power at the annual CBI (Confederation of British Industry) conference held at Queen Elizabeth II Centre, Westminster, London.
KEMI BADENOCH, Leader of the Opposition and and Leader of the Conservative Party makes a keynote speech at the annual CBI (Confederation of British Industry) conference held at Queen Elizabeth II Centre, Westminster, London.
Activist and campaigner LIZ CARR takes place in a counter protest outside the Houses of Parliament, Westminster, in central London as MPs debate the Assisted Dying Bill in the House of Commons.
Visitors walk under newly hung lanterns in Chinatown, London, ahead of this weekend's main Chinese New Year celebrations on Sunday, marking the Year of the Snake.
Members of the public look at Banksy's art work on the side of a building in Finsbury Park, north London. The artwork features swathes of green behind a tree to give the appearance of leaves, with a stencil of person holding a pressure hose next to it.
SIR LINDSAY HOYLE (L), Speaker of the House of Commons and DAME PRITI PATEL (R), former Home Secretary share a joke at an event in House of Lords, Westminster in central London. Politics
Strong winds blow away a huge umbrella from Westminster Bridge in central London towards River Thames as Storm Herminia sweeps through London, bringing heavy rain and gusty winds. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning, with winds expected to reach over 40mph and rain intensifying throughout the day.
A staff member views an artwork on The Tagil gallery stand during the preview of London Art Fair 2025 at the Business Design Centre in Islington, north London. The London Art Fair aims to provide a space to showcase exceptional Modern and Contemporary Art, to discover and to buy. Launching with just 36 UK galleries in 1989, London Art Fair has grown steadily over the years with well over 120 galleries now regularly exhibiting and 20,000 visitors attending the Fair. London Art Fair provides an established home for Modern British Art, whilst embracing an increasingly international and contemporary outlook, with new galleries from around the world. The London Art Fair opens to the public from 22 to 26 January 2025.
A dancer performs on 'The Silver Lining’ installation by La’Ford during the preview of London Art Fair 2025 at the Business Design Centre in Islington, north London. The London Art Fair aims to provide a space to showcase exceptional Modern and Contemporary Art, to discover and to buy. Launching with just 36 UK galleries in 1989, London Art Fair has grown steadily over the years with well over 120 galleries now regularly exhibiting and 20,000 visitors attending the Fair. London Art Fair provides an established home for Modern British Art, whilst embracing an increasingly international and contemporary outlook, with new galleries from around the world. The London Art Fair opens to the public from 22 to 26 January 2025.
SIR ED DAVEY, the Liberal Democrat leader, delivers a speech in central London, advocating for British leadership on trade and defence. He calls for urgent action to strengthen ties with Europe, including by rejoining the EU customs union to boost the economy ahead of U.S. President-elect, DONALD TRUMP'S second term in the White House.
SIR ED DAVEY, the Liberal Democrat leader, delivers a speech in central London, advocating for British leadership on trade and defence. He calls for urgent action to strengthen ties with Europe, including by rejoining the EU customs union to boost the economy ahead of U.S. President-elect, DONALD TRUMP'S second term in the White House.
People walk past new lanterns for the upcoming festivities in Chinatown, central London, in preparation for the Chinese New Year Ð Year of the Snake, which falls on 29 January 2025.
Participants take part in the 14th annual "No Trousers Tube Ride" event on the London Underground. The event, staged by Improv Everywhere, takes place every January in New York City and has since expanded internationally. What began as a small prank with just seven participants has grown into a global celebration of silliness, with dozens of cities, including London, joining in each year.
Participants take part in the 14th annual "No Trousers Tube Ride" event on the London Underground. The event, staged by Improv Everywhere, takes place every January in New York City and has since expanded internationally. What began as a small prank with just seven participants has grown into a global celebration of silliness, with dozens of cities, including London, joining in each year.
Participants take part in the 14th annual "No Trousers Tube Ride" event on the London Underground. The event, staged by Improv Everywhere, takes place every January in New York City and has since expanded internationally. What began as a small prank with just seven participants has grown into a global celebration of silliness, with dozens of cities, including London, joining in each year.
Participants take part in the 14th annual "No Trousers Tube Ride" event on the London Underground. The event, staged by Improv Everywhere, takes place every January in New York City and has since expanded internationally. What began as a small prank with just seven participants has grown into a global celebration of silliness, with dozens of cities, including London, joining in each year.
Drag Queen from RuPaul's Drag Race attend the opening of RuPaul's DragCon UK 2025 at ExCeL London.
Drag Queen from RuPaul's Drag Race attend the opening of RuPaul's DragCon UK 2025 at ExCeL London.
Drag Queen from RuPaul's Drag Race attend the opening of RuPaul's DragCon UK 2025 at ExCeL London.
SIR ED DAVEY, Liberal Democrats leader and CAROLINE VOADEN parliamentary candidate for South Devon build sandcastles, on Broadsands Beach in Torbay, South Devon, during the leader's tour ahead of the General Election on 4 July 2024.