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Toxic air: MPs start battle to persuade Government to adopt ‘Ella’s Law’

MPs have launched a Commons campaign to persuade the Government to back “Ella’s Law” to tackle toxic air in London and other parts of Britain.

Evening Standard · Dec 14, 2022

Gift me quick: pick up last-minute presents at these winter markets and pop-ups

Hunt down some lesser-spotted gift makers with our guide to the Christmas markets you shouldn’t miss

Evening Standard · Dec 14, 2022

Saudi Arabia, Britain Sign Defense Cooperation Plan

Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met in London on Tuesday with his British counterpart Ben Wallace. The officials signed a defense cooperation plan between their countries that is aimed at developing the capabilities of the Saudi Defense Ministry, nationalizing the military industries and bolstering the partnership…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 14, 2022

Radio DJ Tara Kumar lands 'dream' gig on huge show in UK after RTE 2fm exit

Kumar announced she was leaving the RTE station after six years to pursue a career in London.

Irish Mirror · Dec 13, 2022

Cameron Saaiman wants on London card, then will make push for UFC South Africa

After his bonus-winning finish at UFC 282, Cameron Saaiman would love to help usher the UFC into his home country of South Africa in 2023.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 13, 2022

North East fire chiefs to launch review after 'disturbing' report brands London brigade misogynist and racist

The Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service says it will look closely at the findings of an investigation that uncovered major problems at the London Fire Brigade

Chronicle Live · Dec 13, 2022

Rail strikes: London braces for next day of travel misery as union warns ‘no deal in sight’

RMT walkout on Wednesday to cause further chaos and hit businesses after severe disruption from industrial action on Tuesday

Evening Standard · Dec 13, 2022

Imran Imam obituary

Other lives: Banker who turned to maths teaching after the BCCI investigation

The Guardian - UK · Dec 13, 2022

Russian businessman asks London court to pause $850mln lawsuit over sanctions

A prominent Russian businessman on Tuesday asked a London court to pause an $850 million fraud lawsuit brought by two Russian banks because of UK sanctions, arguing that any money recovered could be used to “indirectly fund the war in Ukraine”.

Reuters · Dec 13, 2022

Oh yes it is! Oh no it isn’t! Is the panto dame still a suitable cause for mirth?

Fire the glitter cannons! Unleash the water pistols! The panto season is here. But how did the cross-dressing dame become so central to the tradition? And in an age of gender fluidity, should we still be laughing?

The Guardian - UK · Dec 13, 2022