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Women-only housing for Britain’s new class of handmaids – how is that progress?

A new social housing experiment in London seems to draw on Edwardian ideas of single women’s limited lives, says Guardian columnist Zoe Williams

The Guardian - UK · May 4, 2023

The coronation memorabilia that will be worth the most in the future – according to London's top antique dealers

'It is these unique items that will increase in value the most': experts discuss the pieces to buy now – for a return later

Homes & Gardens · May 4, 2023

Comment: should you be buying a one-bedroom flat in London’s falling property market?’

They’ve been called a “luxury item” but they are also the only homes many buyers can afford in central London. Is it foolish to buy a one-bed flat now?

Evening Standard · May 4, 2023

Factbox-Key moments in King Charles' coronation day

From the religious symbolism of his anointment to the moment the crown is placed on his head, what are the highlights to look out for during the coronation of King Charles on Saturday?

Reuters · May 4, 2023

NT authorities seeking solutions to tackle knife crime after two fatal stabbings in less than a month

After two fatal stabbings in less than a month, the NT government is looking for solutions to reduce knife-related crime, looking to places as far away as London for answers.

ABC News · May 3, 2023

Despite war, sanctions, Russians in London Commercial Courts reach new record -report

A record number of Russians have appeared in London's Commercial Courts over the last year, despite the war in Ukraine and global sanctions, while the number of Ukrainian litigants sunk to zero, a new report showed on Thursday.

Reuters · May 3, 2023

New record as more than half a million apply for London Marathon ballot place

There were 578,374 applications for the 2024 TCS London Marathon, compared with the previous record of 457,861 for the 2020 event.

The Independent UK · May 3, 2023

Big Ben to light up for King’s coronation

Images of the national flowers of all four home nations will be projected on to the London landmark in red, white and blue.

The Independent UK · May 3, 2023

Just Stop Oil protester defies new laws - and is immediately arrested in Parliament Square

A 55-strong group of climate activists were conducting a slow march through Westminster in London before the police imposed a Section 12 Order ordering them to protest on the pavement, not the road

Daily Mirror · May 3, 2023

King Charles to be crowned two days early in poignant service before official Coronation

Amazon indigenous leader Uyunkar Domingo Peas has flown into London from Ecuador to carry out the honour tomorrow, two days before the King’s official Coronation on Saturday

Daily Mirror · May 3, 2023