The Latest Breaking News from London

Weekend of violence in London as teenager killed, three people stabbed and man shot

Murdered 19-year-old remembered as a ‘good young man’

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2022

Warning that London risks becoming ‘exclusive enclave of elites’

Rising rents, unpaid internships and socially segregated schools could risk London’s repuatation as a city of opportunity

Evening Standard · Oct 3, 2022

How one couple bought their first home with Help to Buy and a small deposit after a year of searching

After a year of house hunting, here’s how young professionals Sukhgeet Singh and Devyani Bajaj bought their first home using Help to Buy

Evening Standard · Oct 3, 2022

Britain’s hard lessons from handing elder care over to private equity

LONDON — A little over a decade ago, Four Seasons Health Care was among the largest long-term care home companies in Britain, operating 500 sites with 20,000 residents and more than 60 specialist centers. Domestic and global private equity investors had supercharged the company’s growth, betting that the rising needs…

Tribune News Service · Oct 3, 2022

£14 pints? Pubs say they’ll call orders long before then — but vow to battle on

Soaring energy prices, runaway inflation and the cost of living crisis pose a life-or-death threat to hospitality businesses, especially in London. Publicans and restaurateurs say they have little choice but to dramatically raise prices — so, asks David Ellis, what can be done to help them?

Evening Standard · Oct 3, 2022

Sadiq Khan subjected to racist abuse over false claims he vetoed Queen statue

Khan issued statement saying he was happy to support use of fourth plinth ‘if that is the royal family’s preference’

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2022

UK govt makes humiliating tax cut U-turn

LONDON: The government of British Prime Minister Liz Truss was forced on Monday into a humiliating U-turn, reversing plans to cut the highest rate of income tax that helped to spark a rebellion in her party and turmoil in financial markets.

Bangkok Post · Oct 3, 2022

Is Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta the most idealistic manager in the Premier League?

The Arsenal coach guided his side to a 3-1 north London derby win against Tottenham on Saturday

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2022

Food bank near Truss and Kwarteng’s homes says locals need ‘torrent’ of help

Greenwich charity in south-east London admits it will struggle to meet demand without surge in donations

The Guardian - UK · Oct 3, 2022

Alex Morgan Responds to Vikings Player’s TD Celebration in London

Minnesota running back Alexander Mattison had a familiar touchdown dance against the Saints on Sunday.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 3, 2022