A viral clip of a protester banging a cooking pot inches from a Met officer in Parliament Square has crystallised a wider dispute over the government’s proscription of Palestine Action. Hundreds were arrested during the operation, drawing criticism from Reform UK and rights groups that say blanket bans risk chilling…

The presenter shared a photo of herself on a man’s shoulders during Oasis’s Champagne Supernova at Wembley, publicly thanking the ‘gallant stranger’ who hauled her up. The nostalgic moment took place while Garraway, who lost her husband Derek Draper in January, manages the practical and financial fallout of his prolonged…

Kate Garraway thanked a “gallant stranger” after being lifted above the crowd to see Oasis at Wembley, sharing a rare, joyful photo with her two children as she seeks moments of normality while grieving husband Derek Draper. The broadcaster is meanwhile dealing with the liquidation of Draper’s company Astra Aspera,…

Kate Garraway posted a smiling Instagram photo after a concert‑goer hoisted her onto his shoulders so she could enjoy Oasis at Wembley with her two children, saying the kindness helped her ‘relive’ her twenties. The light‑hearted moment comes amid ongoing financial pressures following the death of her husband Derek Draper,…

Raffles Chelsea’s application to deepen and extend the basement at 285–287 King’s Road (PP/25/00602) has drawn about 35 objections from residents and businesses who warn the works could change the street’s character and force Sukies, the last independent shoe shop, to close. The proposals have also prompted a separate premises…

Tower Hamlets Council has agreed to expand a pilot using ROMULUS, a digital reuse marketplace that lists good‑quality surplus bricks, kitchen units and bathroom suites from council sites and developments for sale or transfer to community and construction projects as part of its climate response. The platform promises photographed inventories,…

A HK$1 million reward for information leading to the arrest of 20‑year‑old activist Chloe Cheung has driven her into a guarded life in Britain and highlighted gaps in protection for exiled critics. Ministers have ‘called in’ plans for a proposed Chinese embassy at Royal Mint Court after redacted drawings, with…

A group of current employees has lodged a whistleblowing complaint with the Charity Commission alleging governance failures, a toxic internal culture and insufficient oversight as ministerial pressure and a contested restructure threaten funding, redundancies and the winding down of public‑interest AI research. Staff at the Alan Turing Institute have lodged…

A Metro columnist describes planting her foot and sitting squarely — a tactic she calls ‘womenspreading’ — to push back against manspreading and unwanted touching on the Tube, buses and flights. While survivors say small acts can feel liberating, TfL campaigns, surveys and researchers stress reporting and bystander support as…

A widely shared clip of a man exposing himself on a District line train has reignited commuter anxiety about safety on the Tube. BTP and TfL data showing rising offence totals at busy stations have prompted campaigners, MPs and Reform UK to demand visible policing, more station staff and clear,…

Major hubs including Heathrow, San Francisco International and Amsterdam Schiphol are moving beyond carbon pledges to redesign retail, concessions and waste systems — introducing measurable diversion targets, refill stations and mandatory plastic‑free foodware. Industry reporting and independent verification are pushing progress, but lasting change will hinge on tenant rules, investment…

Senior European leaders warned any US‑Russia diplomatic opening must not come at the expense of Kyiv or European security, setting red lines ahead of the Alaska meeting: a ceasefire, Kyiv at the table, reciprocal territorial discussions only, and robust, enforceable security guarantees. European leaders have urged that any diplomatic opening…