The Latest Breaking News from London

London Diamond League schedule, start times and line-up including Josh Kerr’s mile world record attempt

Everything you need to know as the Diamond League comes to London

The Independent UK · Jul 18

The Odyssey to Gracie Abrams: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead

Matt Damon dons the sword and sandals in Christopher Nolan’s epic, while the LA singer-songwriter shares more arena-friendly scream-along anthems

The Guardian - UK · Jul 18

‘It’s only going to get worse’: wildfires forcing firefighters to make impossible choices

As the climate crisis fuels more intense blazes, pushing them to new parts of the world, those tackling them are forced to ration resources and decide which to fight

The Guardian - UK · Jul 18

UK court denies bail to Indian captain of sanctioned Russian oil vessel

An Indian captain faces sanctions violation charges after his oil tanker was seized. He was denied bail by a London court due to flight risk concerns. A four-week trial is scheduled to begin in mid-December. The captain is accused of transporting sanctioned Russian oil products. Twenty-four crew members remain aboard…

The Times of India · Jul 17

'Serious concerns' from Government over Tory-run London council's finances

Government says it has ‘serious concerns’ about Hillingdon Council's finances after issuing the west London borough with a notice to improve

Evening Standard · Jul 17

Moment saw-wielding shoplifter arrested after shocking attack on store staff - as he is jailed for 10 years

Tedros Menges, 22, attacked a security guard with a saw, strangled the manager, and threatened other staff in north London

Evening Standard · Jul 17

Sugar Prices Benefit from Surging Crude Prices

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) on Friday closed up +0.39 (+2.70%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) closed up +15.30 (+3.37%). Sugar prices settled sharply higher on Friday, with London sugar posting a 1-week high. Soaring crude oil prices on Friday spurred short covering in...

Barchart · Jul 17

Unexpected Strength in North American Cocoa Demand Boosts Prices

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) on Friday closed up +171 (+3.19%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) closed up +118 (+2.97%). Cocoa prices settled sharply higher on Friday as short covering emerged after North American Q2 cocoa grindings unexpectedly increased. The National Confectioners Association reported late Thursday...

Barchart · Jul 17

First picture of man who died after London shop attack as two arrested in murder probe

53-year-old Paul Heyfron died in hospital 12 days after an assault on him inside a shop in East Finchley

Evening Standard · Jul 17

Burberry Sales Rise 5% as Heritage Push Gains Traction With Gen Z

Burberry reported 5% comparable sales growth in Q1 FY2027, marking a fourth straight quarter of gains as CEO Joshua Schulman's heritage-focused turnaround continues to gain traction.

Fashion Times · Jul 17