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UK Government Records Relating To The Troubles Published By The National Archives
https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/news/uk-government-records-relating-to-the-troubles-published-by-the-national-archives/?utm_source=feed-news&utm_medium=rss
Published: April 21, 2026 13:51
A batch of almost 1,000 UK Government records relating to the Troubles has been digitised and published online by the National Archives.
Government publishes national vision for archives in England
https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/news/government-publishes-national-vision-for-archives-in-england/?utm_source=feed-news&utm_medium=rss
Published: April 20, 2026 14:51
The government has published ‘Archives at the Heart of Society’, a new national vision for archives in England.
Exhibition to explore the making of America to feature rare Declaration of Independence
https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/news/exhibition-to-explore-the-making-of-america-to-feature-rare-declaration-of-independence/?utm_source=feed-news&utm_medium=rss
Published: April 20, 2026 13:00
A major 2026 exhibition will explore the birth of the United States of America to coincide with the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
Debenhams archive saved by collaboration
https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/news/debenhams-archive-saved-by-collaboration/?utm_source=feed-news&utm_medium=rss
Published: March 23, 2026 09:37
Individuals and organisations working together has secured the future of the historic Debenhams archive.
MI5: Official Secrets exhibition shortlisted for national award
https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/news/mi5-official-secrets-exhibition-shortlisted-for-national-award/?utm_source=feed-news&utm_medium=rss
Published: March 19, 2026 12:07
An exhibition co-curated by The National Archives and MI5 has been shortlisted for a national award.
Your stories matter – new funding for community archiving
https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/news/your-stories-matter-new-funding-for-community-archiving/?utm_source=feed-news&utm_medium=rss
Published: March 17, 2026 12:18
We've awarded grants totalling nearly £50,000 to help communities archive their stories
Chinese wallpaper analysis kicks off Year of the Horse
https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/news/chinese-wallpaper-analysis-kicks-off-year-of-the-horse/?utm_source=feed-news&utm_medium=rss
Published: March 12, 2026 16:03
One of the most comprehensive analytical studies of Chinese export wallpaper has begun in our conservation studio
Allocating collections accepted in lieu of tax 2024-5
https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/news/allocating-collections-accepted-in-lieu-of-tax-2024-5/?utm_source=feed-news&utm_medium=rss
Published: March 4, 2026 11:00
Every year, The National Archives receive documents, archives or collections through the UK Art Council's Acceptance in Lieu scheme.
Advisory Council on National Records and Archives appointments and reappointments
https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/news/advisory-council-on-national-records-and-archives-appointments-and-reappointments/?utm_source=feed-news&utm_medium=rss
Published: February 10, 2026 15:52
The Secretary of State has reappointed three members, and appointed two new members to the Advisory Council on National Records and Archives.
Increase in fees
https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/news/increase-in-fees/?utm_source=feed-news&utm_medium=rss
Published: January 30, 2026 10:17
On Monday 2 February 2026, The National Archives will increase fees for some services as we bring charges in line with current delivery costs.