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Ten half marathons you can enter in London in autumn 2023

The 2024 London Marathon will come around fast, so for anyone new to running who is attempting the full distance, an autumn half will be a useful stepping stone

Evening Standard · Aug 11, 2023

HS2 will bury two Tunnel Boring Machines at Old Oak Common

The two boring machines will be blessed in a ceremony using a statue of St Barbara, the patron saint of tunnelling

Evening Standard · Aug 11, 2023

Where to find the best Guinness in London – and how to spot a bad one

No one likes a poorly poured pint – especially at today’s prices. To that end, Lilly Subbotin shares a small list of spots in London for a guaranteed good Guinness, and speaks to an expert about how to spot a bad one

The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2023

Liberal Democrats reveal Rob Blackie as candidate to take on Sadiq Khan for London mayor

A prominent campaigner against Russian propaganda was on Friday selected as the Liberal Democrats’ London mayoral candidate.

Evening Standard · Aug 11, 2023

Beer in Britain's pubs just got cheaper, thanks to changes in the alcohol tax

The U.K. has lowered taxes on draft beers in pubs, in what it's calling its biggest shakeup to alcohol tax in a century. But taxes on other alcoholic beverages are rising, so not everyone is cheering.

WEKU · Aug 11, 2023

London business groups team up to deliver plan for ‘higher-paying jobs’

Unemployment in London has consistently been higher than the UK average, despite the capital being the main driver of the UK economy

Evening Standard · Aug 11, 2023

Lisa Jewell: ‘I once read 40 Agatha Christie novels in a year’

The London novelist on reading Dickens at 11 years old, being inspired by Nick Hornby and why she never reads the same book twice

The Guardian - UK · Aug 11, 2023

China’s new London embassy on hold pending Westminster intervention

Deadline has passed for Beijing to appeal against Tower Hamlets council’s rejection of plans

The Guardian - UK · Aug 11, 2023

Train strikes 2023: Everything you need to know about August and September rail industrial action

RMT and Aslef unions are planning fresh strikes as disputes appear deadlocked

The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2023

Tube passenger faces £300 penalty for playing ‘annoying’ music on Jubilee Line journey

A man who played music out loud on his Tube journey through London has been hit with a £300 legal bill for annoying other passengers on the train.

Evening Standard · Aug 11, 2023