The Latest Breaking News from London

Sutton murder: Man fatally stabbed in chest in south London named by police

A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder

Evening Standard · Oct 5, 2023

London Stock Exchange CEO says the U.K. has itself to blame for not attracting senior talent due to lower pay: 'We’ve hamstrung ourselves'

London Stock Exchange CEO Julia Hoggett said that low executive pay is among the factors hurting U.K.'s ambitions as a global player.

Fortune · Oct 5, 2023

Peter Doherty: ‘There’s no miracle story to addiction, it’s for life’

In a global exclusive interview with ES Magazine, Peter Doherty talks drug addiction, Russell Brand, murder allegations – and cheese

Evening Standard · Oct 5, 2023

LSO/Pappano at the Barbican review: the Covent Garden maestro steps into Simon Rattle’s shoes

This marked Sir Antonio Papano’s first concert as chief conductor designate of the London Symphony Orchestra

Evening Standard · Oct 5, 2023

Win a pair of tickets to the Soccer Ashes! Watch Australia vs New Zealand in Brentford

London is set to host one of international football’s oldest rivalries when Australia and New Zealand face off at Brentford FC’s Gtech Community Stadium later in October with the ‘Soccer Ashes’ up for grabs.

Evening Standard · Oct 5, 2023

Central London office spend plunges as rate rises and working pattern changes bite

Rising interest rates, coupled with structural challenges regarding the nature of office working, have hit the sector

Evening Standard · Oct 5, 2023

Smoking gun: Rishi Sunak to raise cigarette buying age in UK

LONDON: UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak aims to gradually raise the legal age for consuming cigarettes in a move that would introduce a ban for the next generation.

The Times of India · Oct 5, 2023

London weather: Capital to bask in ‘unseasonable’ warm conditions this weekend

Sunshine and a high of 24C is forecast, far above the average UK October temperature of 13C

Evening Standard · Oct 5, 2023

Southall Black Sisters director left angry and upset after alleged racist attack

Selma Taha was travelling on the London Underground when she said a woman verbally and physically assaulted her

The Guardian - UK · Oct 5, 2023

Train strikes: Everything you need to know about October rail industrial action

‘This is a political dispute caused by the government,’ claims train drivers’ union

The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023