A double garage in Clapham Common is listed for £150,000—more than the average price of homes in parts of the UK, highlighting the soaring value of urban space in London’s property market. A double garage situated beneath a block of flats in Clapham Common, south-west London, has recently been listed…

King Street Capital Management, Cohort Capital, and Apollo have arranged a £348 million senior loan to refinance the iconic Park Tower Hotel in Knightsbridge, signalling a strategic move to optimise high-end hospitality assets amid London’s evolving luxury market. King Street Capital Management, in collaboration with Cohort Capital and funds managed…

The UK unveils its most comprehensive sanctions yet against Russia, targeting energy companies and shipping routes, intensifying efforts to weaken Russia’s war economy amid ongoing international tensions. The UK government has announced its “strongest sanctions yet” targeting Russia, imposing comprehensive measures aimed at crippling the country’s energy sector and associated…

The five-day Grand Sumo Tournament at London’s Royal Albert Hall marks only the second time since 1991 that Japan’s ancient sport has been hosted outside Japan, blending tradition with a modern global audience. After captivating Londoners on the streets with sightseeing and social media buzz, sumo wrestlers took centre stage…

The legendary Japanese sport returns to London after more than three decades, blending tradition, athleticism, and international diplomacy in a five-day Grand Sumo Tournament that captivated new audiences and revitalised global interest. Sumo wrestling made a spectacular return to London’s Royal Albert Hall after a 34-year hiatus, captivating packed audiences…

As closures of police stations increase across London, critics warn that community safety and trust are suffering under government austerity measures, despite claims of crime reduction. The Metropolitan Police Service (Met) is under mounting scrutiny as Londoners grow increasingly alarmed by the closure of numerous front counters across the city.…

Rising costs of supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities are pushing British councils to the brink of financial collapse, with warnings of widespread insolvencies unless urgent reforms are implemented. The financial strain on Britain’s local authorities due to the rising costs of supporting children with special educational needs…

Autonomous driving firm Waymo announces plans to introduce its fully driverless ride-hailing service in London by 2026, marking its first international move beyond the U.S. amid regulatory and safety developments. Autonomous driving firm Waymo has announced plans to launch its fully driverless ride-hailing service in London in 2026, marking the…

Mark Jenkin returns to the BFI London Film Festival with his third feature, ‘Rose of Nevada’, a haunting meditation on grief, time travel, and community myth set against the rugged Cornish coast, gaining critical acclaim for its raw aesthetic and enigmatic storytelling. Mark Jenkin’s third feature, Rose of Nevada, is…

Tower Bridge, an enduring symbol of Victorian ingenuity, was the result of a groundbreaking partnership between architect Sir Horace Jones and engineer Sir John Wolfe Barry, overcoming industrial growth challenges in 19th-century London. Tower Bridge, an iconic symbol of London often mistaken for its neighbour London Bridge, was constructed to…

The UK Home Office is cutting the post-study work period from two years to 18 months for most international graduates from January 2027, prompting criticism from universities and industry experts over potential impacts on the country’s attractiveness as a study destination. The UK Home Office has confirmed a significant reduction…

Miatta Fahnbulleh criticises government claims as critics dismiss Labour’s new initiative as a rebranding of years of neglect, highlighting the ongoing failure to deliver real change for local communities. Communities Minister Miatta Fahnbulleh’s dismissive attack on Boris Johnson’s so-called “Levelling Up” pledge exposes the sham that this Government’s supposed commitment…