London‑born payments firm Yaspa has opened an Atlanta outpost and raised fresh capital to push its bank‑to‑bank Intelligent Payments product into regulated US gambling markets, pitching instant settlement plus AI‑driven identity and affordability checks as a way to cut chargebacks and embed player protections. Yaspa has begun to plant roots…

A major mixed‑media painting by Chris Ofili, exhibited at Tate Britain and the New Museum, will be offered at Christie’s London on 20 October with an estimate of £1m–£1.5m; proceeds from the sale of Blossom will support the Ole Faarup Art Foundation and accompany a wider collection including works by…

A major Imperial College analysis of 2002–2022 data reveals stark regional disparities in England’s suicide rates, with the North East facing roughly 40% higher risk than London; researchers and campaigners urge targeted investment, community‑led services and whole‑of‑government action to tackle social and environmental drivers. A major new analysis of suicide…

Swedish startup Neko Health has opened a high‑design clinic in Marylebone offering a one‑hour, sensor‑packed “Neko Body Scan” that delivers rapid, app‑backed results and doctor review for an introductory £299 — a consumer‑facing preventive service praised for speed and clarity but raising questions about clinical validation, NHS integration and equity…

The Open House Festival returns 13–21 September with more than 700 buildings open across all 33 boroughs. For a second year the Architects’ Journal curates an AJ Collection showcasing recent AJ Architecture Award winners and commended projects that highlight affordable housing, retrofit, landscape‑led density and sensitive conservation. London’s Open House…

Eighteen‑year‑old Ibrahim Fullah scored on his first full professional start as Charlton rotated their side to beat Stevenage 3–1 at The Valley, a night that doubled as a showcase for the club’s academy graduates and reaffirmed a new long‑term contract for the Lewisham‑born midfielder. Ibrahim Fullah emerged as the clear…

Scotland Yard says initial inquiries found no criminal offence after video showed a man entering a woman’s home on Marsh Wall on 13 August, while several people were arrested during disturbances linked to protests over plans to house asylum seekers at the Britannia Hotel. The Metropolitan Police has defended its…

A 180‑tonne, 250‑metre mound of congealed wet wipes and debris is being removed from the tidal Thames in a first‑of‑its‑kind excavation near Hammersmith Bridge, spotlighting years of citizen monitoring, the cost of wipes to sewer operators and calls for tougher product‑stewardship and regulation. A congealed mound of discarded wet wipes…

A chemical reaction in a non-patient plant room at Guy’s Hospital on 14 August led to the release of chlorine gas, the precautionary evacuation of about 150 people and treatment of several staff for inhalation injuries; emergency services contained the scene and the site has since reopened while investigations continue.…

More than 500 people were detained under the Terrorism Act after a peaceful sit‑in supporting Palestine Action, prompting international criticism, legal challenges and urgent questions about whether proscription is being used to criminalise legitimate political dissent. Last Saturday’s operation in Parliament Square — which saw more than 500 people detained…

Glenigan’s August index shows a marked rebound in private housing and a surge in office starts — driven in part by large projects such as Manchester’s Mayfield scheme — while social housing starts fall and regional performance remains uneven, leaving the sector cautiously optimistic but fragile. Sorry, I can’t help…

Savills reported modest H1 revenue growth and higher interim dividend, but an 8% fall in UK residential re‑sales and a Q2 pause in transactions – blamed on fiscal uncertainty ahead of the autumn Budget and geopolitical nerves – prompted a share sell‑off and left management warning near‑term performance will hinge…