Robin Belfield and Sean Holmes’s lively productions revive Twelfth Night at Shakespeare’s Globe with a cabaret‑like, music‑infused approach that prioritises communal energy and spectacle, anchored by standout performances including Ronkẹ Adékoluẹjo’s Viola. Shakespeare’s Globe reopened its Bankside auditorium with a roaring, music-infused Twelfth Night, restoring the theatrical energy that fans…

Starling Bank has acquired London accounting fintech Ember in a deal reported to be under £10m, folding Ember’s bookkeeping and tax software into its SME platform to offer integrated banking, invoicing and MTD-ready tax submissions by 2026. Starling Bank is moving to deepen its appeal to small and medium-sized enterprises…

US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said London has abandoned calls for an Apple backdoor to access encrypted iCloud data following high‑level talks with Washington, a development that follows Apple’s removal of Advanced Data Protection in the UK and raises fresh questions about cross‑border data access and citizen privacy.…

At the India Global Forum London 2025, ministers from India and the UK mounted a joint defence of the free trade agreement — including a three‑year national insurance exemption for posted Indian workers — arguing the deal boosts mobility, trade and investment even as critics warn of pressure on British…

Howells has lodged proposals for linked six- and eight-storey blocks on the former Blackfriars Crown Court site as part of a wider Southwark trend of combining high‑density PBSA with affordable housing and enhanced public realm around major rail nodes. Howells’ submission for Blackfriars sits within a broader arc of high-density…

A string of High Court injunctions, led by Epping Forest and mirrored in Ipswich and other councils, has paused hotel placements and crystallised a legal battle over planning powers as local authorities challenge the Home Office’s reliance on hotels for asylum accommodation. The High Court injunction secured by Epping Forest…

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has asked officials to model a proportional seller-paid levy on high‑value homes as a possible replacement for stamp duty, part of wider discussions to shift to a local property tax and stabilise council funding — a move that has ignited political backlash over fairness and housing market…

After winning Retail Excellence at TheIndustry.fashion Awards 2025, Selfridges has expanded its Reselfridges ecosystem — creating permanent repair, resale and upcycling destinations across all UK stores and positioning circular services alongside luxury brands to normalise sustainable premium shopping. Selfridges has cemented its position at the heart of fashion’s sustainability push,…

The Metropolitan Police will use live facial recognition cameras on approaches to this year’s Notting Hill Carnival, saying the technology will help deter serious violence; campaigners and civil‑liberties groups warn it amounts to mass surveillance, is prone to errors and demands clearer legal oversight. The Metropolitan Police has confirmed it…

An organised campaign to hang St George’s Crosses and Union flags across English streets has sparked confrontations with local councils and highways crews, raising safety concerns, accusations of political signalling and fears the displays could be co‑opted by far‑right groups. An organised campaign to blanket English streets with St George’s…

Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, known as Mo Chara of Belfast hip‑hop trio Kneecap, has been charged after video footage allegedly showed a Hezbollah flag at an O2 Forum show; he was granted unconditional bail and the band says it will contest the prosecution amid large demonstrations and a wider debate…

A tester borrowed a 60‑inch projector screen from a Library of Things hub for under a tenner, avoiding a £115 purchase and landfill clutter — though transport and handling on the Tube proved fiddly. I had planned a quiet movie night, but as the tech‑minded flatmate it fell to me…