Around 5,000 activists, including children and grandparents, gathered at Parliament Square demanding urgent government funding to tackle climate impacts and restore nature amid rising extreme weather events. Thousands of activists, including schoolchildren, faith leaders, parents, and grandparents, gathered at Parliament Square in London for a significant mass lobby event titled…

Only 31% of the 523 electric buses funded by the SNP’s Zero Emission Bus Challenge Fund have been manufactured in Scotland, while over half were built in China, raising concerns over the future of Scottish busmaking jobs as Alexander Dennis Limited moves to close factories in Falkirk and Larbert. Less…

Hackney, Islington, and the City of London continue to set the standard for active travel with expanded cycle tracks and 20mph zones, while boroughs like Tower Hamlets and Bexley struggle with rising car dependency. TfL’s new cycle route plans aim to bridge the gap across London. Hackney, Islington, and the…

London has rapidly transformed beyond its financial heritage into a vibrant centre for digital startups, driven by a diverse talent pool, world-class accelerators, and evolving sectors from fintech to healthtech, despite ongoing challenges like high costs and regulatory uncertainty. In recent years, London has quietly emerged as a global centre…

Despite claims of regeneration, the £41.5 million Woolwich expansion led by Malaysian and international investors reveals the UK government’s failure to prioritise affordable housing, exacerbating inequality and benefiting foreign financiers over local communities. In the wake of the recent general election, which saw the so-called ‘long-term plan’ for Britain’s future…

New data reveals a sharp decline in small buy-to-let landlords selling more rental homes than they purchase, driving rental shortages across suburban UK. Institutional investors are stepping in to fill the gap, signalling a transformative shift in ownership and rental housing supply. New data reveals a significant and accelerating exodus…

From street markets to Michelin-starred restaurants, UK food operators are rapidly adopting certified compostable tableware driven by new plastic bans, consumer demand, and innovations, marking a major shift in the nation’s dining culture and environmental responsibility. Across the UK, from lively street food markets to prestigious Michelin-starred restaurants, compostable tableware…

The City of London Corporation’s recent installation of plaques on William Beckford and Sir John Cass statues is criticised as a PR stunt that fails to confront the City’s historic and ongoing links to the transatlantic slave trade. The City of London Corporation’s latest attempt at “reinterpreting” its past by…

Temperatures are forecast to reach 34°C on Monday, the hottest June day on record for Wimbledon, surpassing the previous record set in 2001. The heatwave intensifies risks for players and spectators, prompting new safety measures as southern England prepares for a fourth consecutive day of extreme heat. Monday is set…

Following their thrilling April fight, Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn are confirmed to face off again in London this September, with the venue to be announced. The rematch comes after intense public interest and a two-fight contract that prioritises their rivalry.Chris Eubank Jr is confirmed to face fellow Briton…

Three years after the tragic murder of Zara Aleena, her family continues to expose critical lapses in probation and law enforcement that allowed a known violent offender to take her life. The case highlights ongoing risks faced by women and urgent calls for systemic reform. Three years after Zara Aleena’s…

Amid evolving tax laws and rising property prices, London’s buy-to-let investors are turning to limited companies for better tax advantages and operational flexibility, despite higher financing costs and increased administrative demands. In recent years, property investors in London have increasingly adopted limited companies as a strategic structure for managing buy-to-let…