The Latest Breaking News from London

Silicon Valley Bank creates UK subsidiary in boost for London’s tech sector

The firm said the move reflects the strong growth of tech businesses in the UK

Evening Standard · Sep 22, 2022

Woman to tackle London Marathon again to raise funds for Barnardo’s

Nadine Brower first took on the London Marathon last year to raise money for the hospital which helped her dad overcome Covid-19.

The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2022

Government ‘must learn from UK schools shortlisted for global prize’

Schools in London and Argyle and Bute are in the running for prizes.

The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2022

New pay rates announced for voluntary ‘real living wage’

Hourly rates are rising by £1 to £10.90 across the UK and by 90p to £11.95 in London, both higher than the statutory minimum.

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2022

Mother loses life savings after her bank fails to spot a scam

Former London firefighter stung for over £100,000 after being conned in New Zealand

Wales Online · Sep 21, 2022

Man finds testicular cancer missed by GP after watching video on YouTube

Robert Woolf visited his GP after finding a small lump on one of his testicles.

Chronicle Live · Sep 21, 2022

Biden ‘amazed’ at size of queue for Queen’s lying in state

The US president was among the world leaders who gathered in London for the funeral of the Queen on Monday.

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2022

New Met Police commissioner holds meeting with family of Chris Kaba

Mr Kaba, 24, was killed on September 5 following a police pursuit of his car which ended in Streatham Hill, London.

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2022

Café customers threatened with angle grinder by bike thieves in Crouch End

Two young bike thieves brandished an angle grinder at cafe customers trying to prevent them from escaping in north London.

Evening Standard · Sep 21, 2022

Ex-Putin aide talks about nuclear attack on UK cities in bizarre rant

London is potential target, says Kremlin sympathiser

Wales Online · Sep 21, 2022