The Latest Breaking News from City of London

City of London wins approval to build skyscrapers near Tower of London

Conservationists argued that the new builds will impact views of the Tower of London

Evening Standard · Sep 25

World Cup winner Sir Geoff Hurst ‘honoured’ by Freedom of the City of London

The former West Ham player scored a hat-trick in the 1966 final.

Evening Standard · Sep 21

Andrew Could Lose Freedom of the City After London Approves Urgent Process To Strip His Honour

The City of London Corporation has approved an urgent new process that could strip Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor of his Freedom of the City for the first time.

International Business Times UK · Sep 11

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor could have Freedom of City of London ‘lawfully removed’ – here’s why

Andrew has been criticised for failing to surrender the title “despite being asked to do so” by the City of London Corporation

The Independent UK · May 21

Andrew criticised for not surrendering his Freedom of the City of London

The City of London Corporation passed a motion of censure against Andrew on Thursday.

Evening Standard · May 21

Moment prolific shoplifter casually stuffs bottles of perfume into his pockets in central London

Paul Michael Whitehead was swiftly apprehended by police moments after stealing several bottles of perfume from a shop in the City of London

Evening Standard · May 19

Gloria Hunniford ‘delighted’ to receive Freedom of the City of London

As well as her TV work, she is known for setting up the Caron Keating Foundation in memory of her daughter, who died from breast cancer in 2004.

Evening Standard · May 14

Chancellor pulls out of City of London event as Starmer under pressure

Rachel Reeves had been due to take part in a chat at the City’s global risks summit at around 11am.

Evening Standard · May 12

From the Concert Hall to the Guildhall: Leia Zhu, 19, Receives the Freedom of the City of London

British violinist Leia Zhu,19, has been awarded the Freedom of the City of London during a ceremony at Guildhall.

BANG Premier · Apr 20

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor asked to give up freedom of City of London

The former prince was given the honour in 2012 but is to be asked to give up the title in light of the Epstein scandal

Evening Standard · Apr 16