The Latest Breaking News from London

French warship 'fires 17 warning shots' in Channel as London MP Chris Philp highlights illegal crossings

‘It felt like an attempt to intimidate us,’ says the Shadow Home Secretary

Evening Standard · Jul 28

Royal Parks staff take precautions as the UK braces for scorching conditions

The organisation looks after eight parks and other public green spaces in London.

Evening Standard · Jul 28

Mapped: The parts of London facing ‘exceptional’ wildfires threat this week as temperatures spike

An interactive map shows the exact areas where any wildfires are expected to be most severe in London

Evening Standard · Jul 28

Andy Burnham tax rises: All the ways the new Prime Minister could hammer London

The former Greater Manchester Mayor has suggested some Londoners should pay more in council tax

Evening Standard · Jul 28

London weekend weather forecast issued – how hot will it get?

Sweltering temperatures hit the capital this week before cooler conditions are expected to move in

The Independent UK · Jul 28

How Oracle's 2012 court defeat became the heart of £270 million lawsuit against Microsoft

Perpetual software license resale: A 2012 European Court of Justice ruling that Oracle lost, establishing that perpetual software licences can be resold freely, has come back to define a £270 million case against Microsoft in London. Microsoft has now lost twice and is seeking Supreme Court intervention, with a separate…

The Economic Times · Jul 28

Gina Rinehart paid for Pauline Hanson's Europe flights

Pauline Hanson's flights from London to Sicily during a recent European trip, and tickets to a luxury fashion show, were paid for by mining boss Gina Rinehart.

AAP · Jul 28

Full list of Beefeater and Brewers Fayre restaurants closing in and around London

See the full list of restaurants closing in London and the surrounding area

Evening Standard · Jul 28

London's hidden gems: Underrated landmarks you need to see in the UK capital

London’s most underrated landmark has been revealed, giving visitors the chance to escape the crowds at a quaint green space that once featured in a film starring Jude Law.

Euronews · Jul 28

Eurostar’s new direct London to Belgium route to launch this December

The route will only be direct one way

The Independent UK · Jul 28