The Latest Breaking News from Big Ben

From Big Ben to Lisbon: Knights mania goes global before NRL grand final

Diehard expats are gearing up for the NRL decider.

Newcastle Herald · 2h ago

Pro-Palestine activist spared jail after scaling Big Ben in 17-hour protest

A pro-Palestine protester who caused serious disruption by climbing Big Ben and sitting on the London landmark for 17 hours has been given a suspended prison sentence.

Evening Standard · Jul 27

Pro-Palestine protester who climbed Big Ben barefoot guilty of public nuisance

Daniel Day’s actions cost the taxpayer £67,000 by triggering an emergency services response, road closures and public transports diversions.

Evening Standard · Jun 11

Big Ben’s Elizabeth Tower restoration shortlisted for RIBA architecture award

The project rectified previous restoration mistakes and repaired newly uncovered damage from the Second World War

Evening Standard · Sep 3, 2025

Man accused of climbing Big Ben clock tower denies trespass

People in the public gallery called out ‘stay strong, Dan’ and ‘we love you’ as the defendant left the dock at the end of the hearing

Evening Standard · Mar 17, 2025

Security to be reviewed following Big Ben pro-Palestine protest, MPs told

THERE shall be a review into the security of the Big Ben tower clock after a man spent more than 16 hours holding a Palestine flag on the monument…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 10, 2025

Big Ben protest: Man charged after spending 16-hours up Elizabeth Tower with Palestine flag

Daniel Day, 29, was remanded in custody to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Monday

Evening Standard · Mar 10, 2025

Man charged after Big Ben clock tower incident

He was remanded in custody to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court.

The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2025

‘Police have done their job’ as man arrested after Big Ben incident – minister

The man, who scaled Elizabeth Tower barefoot at around 7.20am on Saturday, finally came down just after midnight on Sunday.

Evening Standard · Mar 9, 2025

Big Ben clock tower incident ends as man comes down

Westminster Police said the man was arrested after reaching the ground.

Evening Standard · Mar 9, 2025