The Latest Breaking News from London

When people are asked to vote to demolish their homes, you have to ask if this is true democracy

London housing estate residents must now be balloted on redevelopment plans. But in practice, the process is wanting, says journalist Francisco Garcia

The Guardian - UK · Jan 12, 2023

Procook on target after Christmas sales boost despite dip in revenues

The London-listed company said it was confident it would 'emerge stronger' from the current economic climate

Birmingham Post · Jan 12, 2023

RideLondon saved from axe as organisers land sponsorship deal with Ford

This year’s events will take place over the weekend of May 27-28 and again include 30, 60 and 100-mile rides into Essex and a free family cycle ride in central London

Evening Standard · Jan 12, 2023

Sadiq Khan: ‘Let London set its own rules on immigration’

Mayor to use set-piece Mansion House speech to call for reformed relationship with Europe

Evening Standard · Jan 12, 2023

Primary schools in London ‘may need to merge or close’ as intakes dwindle

Report by London Councils says falling birthrate, Brexit and Covid-era flight from cities causing sharp fall in pupil numbers

The Guardian - UK · Jan 12, 2023

Iran FM Denies News of his Resignation, Summons Iraq Envoy over ‘Arabian Gulf’

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian denied on Wednesday “rumors” about his resignation amid criticism over his participation at the Baghdad conference in Jordan last month. Critics viewed the conference as an attempt to take Iran out of “regional equations”. French President Emmanuel Macron had at the summit remarked that problems…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 12, 2023

Elizabeth line strike latest LIVE: Crossrail shut through central London as disruption set to hit Friday rush-hour

No trains are running through the central section between Abbey Wood and Paddington

Evening Standard · Jan 12, 2023

Ukraine Response Should Be 'Replicated', HRW Urges Governments

Human Rights Watch on Thursday hailed the international response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, urging governments to show the same concern for civilians caught up in other conflicts. "Amongst the fog of war and the darkness that we have seen in this war in Ukraine, there has been a shining…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 12, 2023

Comment: ‘Are we on the verge of a renters’ revolt?’

With private renting now the fastest-growing tenure in the country, politicians must listen to renters’ concerns or expect consequences

Evening Standard · Jan 12, 2023

Prostate cancer diagnosis ‘lottery’ sees regions lagging far behind London

Data shows men in Scotland almost three times more likely to be diagnosed at a late stage

The Guardian - UK · Jan 12, 2023