Another spy in the City? This week, the gambling trade press reported that London-listed casino software firm Playtech has promised to investigate claims of multi-year corporate espionage. Evening Standard · Jan 19, 2024
Tottenham in talks to sign 18-year-old 'Norwegian Neymar' ahead of Arsenal and Chelsea, with deal imminent: report Tottenham Hotspur are on the verge of striking a deal for a Norwegian wonderkid likened to Neymar, beating London rivals in the process FourFourTwo · Jan 19, 2024
Newborn baby found inside shopping bag in freezing cold in east London The baby girl was found wrapped in a towel by a dog walker Evening Standard · Jan 19, 2024
Extremists who join now banned Hizb ut-Tahrir will 'face full force of law,' says James Cleverly The Home Secretary branded it a "vile, antisemitic" group as the order to proscribe it took effect Evening Standard · Jan 19, 2024
French shipping giant CMA CGM to take Wincanton off London stock exchange in £764.9 million deal Billionaire French tycoon's firm to snap up 100-year old British delivery stalwart Evening Standard · Jan 19, 2024
Brickbat: Hot Pursuit In London, England, retired police officer Norman Brennan faces a £195 fine for hisefforts to stop a shoplifter. Brennan confronted the shoplifter outside a supermarket. When the shoplifter fled, Brennan pursued him in his car and helped catch him. Police fined him £130 ($164.20 U.S.) for driving the wrong way… Reason · Jan 19, 2024
London’s single tube and bus fares to be frozen, Khan says Mayor pledges £123m to keep prices down as opponents accuse him of trying to buy re-election votes The Guardian - UK · Jan 19, 2024
London Tube and bus fares frozen by Sadiq Khan until 2025 in boost for commuters Pay-as-you go fares to remain at current levels until March next year, but Travelcards and fares "cap" will rise by about 5% Evening Standard · Jan 19, 2024
Why your EPC rating matters – plus ten heat-smart London homes on the market now Old cavity walls and draughty frames are no match for a cold snap. These heat-smart homes have an EPC rating of A or B to help you survive the deep freeze Evening Standard · Jan 19, 2024
Wooden sauna from 1948 London Olympics gets Grade II listing Historic wooden building wins protection after campaign involving Finland, which originally installed it The Guardian - UK · Jan 19, 2024
'Time capsule' sauna donated by Finnish team to 1948 London Olympics wins Grade II listing Unchanged since the middle of last century, the historic Finnish Olympic Sauna is a relic of London's 'Austerity Olympics' Evening Standard · Jan 19, 2024
Student Takes London's 'Toughest Headteacher' To High Court Over Prayer Ban The Michaela Community School has been taken to the High Court after it implemented a prayer ban that "uniquely" targets Muslim pupils. International Business Times UK · Jan 18, 2024
Mayor told to improve TfL's Dial-a-Ride service to help London's elderly and disabled Sadiq Khan insists that TfL's minibuses - which help elderly and disabled Londoners travel - provide a 'gold standard service' Evening Standard · Jan 18, 2024
Today at the SWPP show: We see the new Smoke Ninja, Sony's 300mm mega-lens, and more! The SWPP show, London, is a great start to the year to the year for serious photographers, so went to check it out on day one Digital Camera World · Jan 18, 2024
Evening Standard · Jan 18, 2024 'Pro-Palestine activists' arrested after central London building covered in red paint Palestine Action has claimed responsibility for the incident, which happened in Aldgate
The Guardian - UK · Jan 18, 2024 ENO strike: staff say they are political ‘pawns’ and fear being forced out Musicians say many feel they have no choice but to act over cuts and may have to leave industry altogether
Evening Standard · Jan 18, 2024 Zilch opens major new office as London fintech charts course for expansion ahead of potential IPO London fintech Zilch is today moving into shiny new offices in Victoria as the buy now, pay later business gears up for major expansion ahead of a potential IPO later this year.
Evening Standard · Jan 18, 2024 OPINION - London theatre is stronger than ever — and now better than New York in one key respect January has always been a tough month for West End theatre with a large clear-out of shows. Schools are back, so family outings are off, Christmas bills must be paid and dry January often means no alcohol and self-imposed lockdown until half term comes round again.
Evening Standard · Jan 18, 2024 WeWork to shut another London office after US bankruptcy WeWork is poised to shut another London site and is in talks over lease agreements in other locations after the beleaguered workspace business seeks to scale down its office estate in a bid to cut costs following its US bankruptcy filing.
Evening Standard · Jan 18, 2024 Man arrested in connection with Daniel Khalife's 'escape' from Wandsworth prison Man arrested at east London address on suspicion of assisting an offender
Evening Standard · Jan 18, 2024 Things to do in London this weekend (January 19 – 21) From the quietest new Mayfair opening to a gospel concert in Camden, here's everything to eat, drink, see and do this weekend
Evening Standard · Jan 18, 2024 OPINION - Gabor Maté: our broken culture is behind youth violence and this is how we can change it The New Year’s Eve fatal stabbing in London of 16-year-old Harry Pitman shocked people internationally and highlighted, far from the first time, the agonising question of youth violence.
Evening Standard · Jan 18, 2024 Paddy Power owner gallops ahead as it races off to New York listing Flutter shares will start trading in the US on 29 January
The Guardian - UK · Jan 18, 2024 LNER train drivers to strike for five extra days in minimum service row Aslef responds to threat to force 40% of normal timetable to be run on strike days
Evening Standard · Jan 18, 2024 Why I live in Camberwell: product designer Andu Masebo on life in his Tube-free south London 'enclave' The product designer on why villagey Camberwell beats east hands down — and why no Tube might not be a bad thing