The Latest Breaking News from London

Thousands Left Without Water As Thames Water Crisis Hits London In Blistering Heat

Thames Water faces infrastructure issues during Britain's third heatwave, affecting water supply in London and Home Counties. Residents experience no water or low pressure as temperatures soar.

International Business Times UK · Jul 9

London Marathon 2027 ballot: How do I get a place if I've missed out?

When will it take place, how many will participate - and what do I do if I fail in the ballot?

Evening Standard · Jul 9

Palantir says UK police contract wrongly blocked over perceived 'values'

US tech firm Palantir is challenging a contract block by London police. The mayor's office cited concerns over the company's values and ethics. Palantir argues the decision unlawfully considered its ethics and politics. A trial for Palantir's case is scheduled for January. Britain also reviews a separate National Health Service…

The Economic Times · Jul 9

Suki Waterhouse: 'Being a mum absolutely broke open my heart'

Suki Waterhouse on being kind to her old It Girl self, making her name as a singer, life on the road with Robert Pattinson — and the marvel (and medievalness) of motherhood

Evening Standard · Jul 9

How new technology ensures the Titanic story endures

The continued reinvention of the Titanic across television, immersive exhibitions, virtual reality and theatre suggests the emergence of what might be called a “Titanic signature”. This is a recognisable way of retelling the disaster that repeatedly combines familiar characters, dramatic moments, emotional themes and immersive experiences. Rather than simply recounting…

The Conversation · Jul 9

Andy Burnham moves closer to UK premiership

LONDON - Veteran politician Andy Burnham took another step towards becoming Britain’s next prime minister on Thursday as nominations to replace Keir Starmer as leader of the Labour Party formally opened.

Bangkok Post · Jul 9

Adult dies of measles as new cases recorded in London

More than half of the 883 confirmed measles cases reported since the start of the year are in London

Evening Standard · Jul 9

Zack Polanski's Green Party to win astonishing number of London seats at next general election, poll predicts

Labour could be left with just 27 MPs in the capital, according to the new survey

Evening Standard · Jul 9

London Marathon 2027 ballot results: Nearly 1.4million told to check emails as places are confirmed

London Marathon 2027 ballot results land today - and social media is awash with reaction

Evening Standard · Jul 9

Wembley Stadium could host Tyson Fury v Anthony Joshua fight – on one condition

Some sources suggest a London fight would have to start as late as four o’clock in the morning to accommodate global television interests

Evening Standard · Jul 9