The Latest Breaking News from London

Laurence Olivier is honored with a plaque at his London childhood home

Laurence Olivier, arguably Britain's greatest stage actor, has been honored with a plaque at his childhood home in London

The Independent UK · Jun 10

Lyft, Baidu to start testing robotaxis in London

Chinese tech giant Baidu is set to test its self-driving cars in London soon. Partnering with Lyft, the company aims for commercial operations this year. This move follows a similar announcement from British startup Wayve. While fully driverless rides may take longer, London is poised for a significant shift in…

The Economic Times · Jun 10

This smart shower head filter works wonders on London's hard water

‘Hello Klean’s Shower Head+ is among the most high-tech, innovative pieces of kit I have seen in the beauty industry’

Evening Standard · Jun 10

Ian McKellen hails ‘legendary’ Laurence Olivier as blue plaque unveiled at home

Sir Ian was speaking as he unveiled an English Heritage plaque at Sir Laurence’s childhood home in London.

Evening Standard · Jun 10

World Naked Bike Ride 2026: What time is it and what's the London route?

Everything you need to know about this year’s event when hundreds of naked cyclists will hit London’s streets

Evening Standard · Jun 10

Top Tory MP slated over 'ill-informed' attack on Scottish university

A TOP Tory shadow minister has been blasted for an “ill-informed” attack on a Scottish university.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 10

Tour Principal Ballerina Francesca Hayward's London Sanctuary – It's A Serene Study in Texture, Calming Color, and Timeless Furnishing

When she's not on stage, Francesca Hayward, principal dancer in London's Royal Ballet, relaxes at her gorgeous, sumptuously outfitted flat

Homes & Gardens · Jun 10

810 million women still not using mobile internet in low- and middle-income countries, compared to 595 million men

LONDON, June 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The gender gap in mobile internet adoption narrowed slightly in 2025 according to the 'Mobile Gender Gap Report 2026,' published today by the GSMA. However, progress remains slow and uneven. Women across low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are still 12% less likely to use…

AAP · Jun 10

DCC ‘minded’ to agree deal with consortium after higher £5.7bn approach

It would see the London-listed energy firm join an ever-growing list of FTSE companies to be bought in recent months.

Evening Standard · Jun 10

Riyadh Air launches first ever commercial flight – this is everything we know about Saudi Arabia’s brand-new airline

Inside the new Boeing planes that will connect Riyadh, Manchester and London

The Independent UK · Jun 10