The Latest Breaking News from London

Police evacuate people from homes in emergency incident in south London

A local resident said people were evacuated at around 11:30pm on Wednesday as police officers dealt with an incident

The Independent UK · May 28

Helen Mirren called 'an evil Zionist b***h' as she's accosted by pro-Palestine activist in London

Footage of the interaction was shared online by an account called Anti-Fascist Action UK

Evening Standard · May 28

Interiors events and exhibitions in London: What to see, do and buy in June 2026

No matter your next project, June is abuzz with inspiration, writes Olivia Lidbury

Evening Standard · May 28

Caledonian Sleeper train given Outlander makeover in bid to entice Londoners to visit Scotland locations

The launch comes ahead of World Outlander Day on June 1

Evening Standard · May 28

OPINION - Palantir UK's CEO: Mayor of London denying police our software is the worst form of virtue signalling

The safety of Londoners should not be traded for a political gesture aimed at Washington, says CEO of Palantir UK Louis Mosley

Evening Standard · May 28

Quarter of London small businesses still say Brexit is holding back growth

26% of small business owners in London think Brexit is a barrier to growth, according to new survey

Evening Standard · May 28

Tube strikes: 'No pay cut' for Underground drivers on £74k in new four-day week... but RMT to walk out anyway

Londoners face being hit by industrial action on the Tube on Tuesday, June 2 and Thursday, June 4

Evening Standard · May 28

Tinie Tempah says artists must adapt to AI as music industry faces seismic change

The South-east London artist, 37, struck a notably pragmatic tone on a subject that has become deeply divisive within the creative industries

Evening Standard · May 28

OPINION - Why the Met Police could challenge Sadiq Khan in court over £50m AI kibosh

The Mayor of London has blocked Palantir from working with the Metropolitan Police in a move that could mean more crime in London. Is political bias at play, asks former Attorney General Michael Ellis

Evening Standard · May 28

Sadiq Khan hails London's 'record-breaking summer of music' as Harry Styles Wembley run to give £1.1bn boost

The O2 is also is expecting its busiest August ever with more than a dozen sell-out shows

Evening Standard · May 28