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Amid UK's record-breaking Celsius swelter, heat on Tories to reverse AC ban

TOI correspondent from London: Britain's record-breaking May heatwave has raised political temperatures too as the Conservatives pledge to reverse national net-zero building regulations banning air-conditioning in new homes, going back on rules introduced by their party during Boris Johnson's premiership.

The Times of India · May 26

Heatwave hits trains: All the London services disrupted by the hot weather

Sizzling temperatures have resulted in severe travel disruption across London on Tuesday

Evening Standard · May 26

Stocks climb but BP knocked by chairman’s sudden exit

The FTSE 100 closed up 25.13 points, 0.2%, at 10,491.39.

Evening Standard · May 26

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What Tube and London bus strikes are happening in June? All the walkout dates

Commuters hit by fresh for Tube strikes as more London bus walkouts loom

Evening Standard · May 26

Councillors in deprived London borough vote to increase own pay by over £178,000

Tower Hamlets council plans to increase the special responsibility allowances for members by between 10% and 130%, while two new paid posts will be created

Evening Standard · May 26

OPINION - Cologne, courtyards, and more clothes: How I would guide Britain through a heatwave

As heatwaves become more common with climate change, the way we work in the UK must adapt. From starting work earlier to rethinking architecture, Melanie McDonagh suggests how to cope with soaring temperatures

Evening Standard · May 26

‘I’ve rebranded as a stoic. It’s my ting now!’ The crime and punishment of Pozer, UK rap’s fastest, fiercest talent

In a chaotic London childhood, Isaiah Sampson got drawn into drug dealing and worse before hauling himself into the charts. He opens up about his psychological scars and trust issues

The Guardian - UK · May 26

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The stealth London luxury hotel you might have missed

Cocooning corridors and expertly crafted Japanese food await at Aethos in Shoreditch

Evening Standard · May 26

Tess Jaray obituary

Influential artist and teacher who explored architectural and pictorial space in her work

The Guardian - UK · May 26

Chewing gum and ash-filled cookie jars: Inside the world of extreme pop fandoms

'Holy Pop!' takes visitors inside the bizarre and beautiful world of obsessive fans.

Euronews · May 26

UK heatwave hits rail network: Smoke on tracks near London Waterloo causes delays, cancellations

Britain’s scorching heatwave caused major travel disruption on Tuesday after smoke was reported on railway tracks near London Waterloo station, forcing train operators to cancel services and impose speed restrictions across parts of the network.

The Times of India · May 26

UK records highest ever May temperature for second day in a row

Temperature reaches 35.1C at Heathrow on Tuesday after 34.8C high at Kew Gardens in London on Monday

The Guardian - UK · May 26

Secret past of child killer Janice Nix revealed as probation officer jailed for historic crime

Andrea Bernard’s death was treated as an accident for nearly half-a-century until her brother contacted police

Evening Standard · May 26

Alan Moore Has "Disowned 95 Percent" Of His Books. But His New Novels Are Maybe His Best Work Yet.

The comic book legend Alan Moore is writing new fantasy novels. In this interview, he talks about why this books matter so much to him.

Inverse · May 26

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The Independent UK · May 26

Stepmother who killed girl in bath detailed long life of crime as drug dealer ‘Mama J’ in memoir

Janice Nix wrote a book called Breaking Out, but did not mention Andrea Bernard’s death

The Independent UK · May 26

Met Police issue appeal as teen stabbed to death after machete fight in London

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AAP · May 26

New GCNC and Whitney Economics Report Examines Europe's Expanding Role in Global Cannabis Markets

LONDON, May 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Europe's cannabis economy has long been described as a sleeping giant. A new international report suggests that the European sleeping giant may finally be waking up. Released during this week's Cannabis Europa 2026 conference in London, a new report from the Global Cannabis Network…

Louder · May 26

"It was so crammed that when he died, he couldn’t hit the floor. He just slumped on me." From a traumatic epiphany on the London Tube to being metal's first British-Iranian figurehead, the incredible life story of Lowen's Nina Saeidi

Lowen are one of the most exciting bands in British metal - and their frontwoman Nina Saeidi one of the scene's most important emerging voices

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Euronews · May 26

Lumo launches cheap London–Stirling route to boost sustainable tourism

Budget rail operator Lumo launches a low-cost London–Stirling service, offering a greener alternative to flights and boosting tourism to the Scottish city.

Evening Standard · May 26

Woman guilty of manslaughter of girl, 5, in south London 48 years ago

Janice Nix, 67, was found guilty of the manslaughter of Andrea Bernard in Thornton Heath, south London in 1978

Evening Standard · May 26

Stepmother killed girl in scalding bath in 1978, jury finds

Janice Nix, 67, was found guilty of the manslaughter of Andrea Bernard by forcing her into the bath in Thornton Heath, south London, on June 6 1978.

The Independent UK · May 26

World’s longest non-stop flight connecting Sydney and London delayed

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The Independent UK · May 26

Why is it so difficult to travel to – and through – Europe by train?

Train Talk: Simon Calder speaks to The Man in Seat 61 about continental rail travel

Evening Standard · May 26

Thunderstorm warnings on what could be hottest May day on record

On Monday, the UK recorded its provisional all-time hottest meteorological spring temperature when Kew Gardens in south-west London hit 34.8C.

Bangkok Post · May 26

Social media ‘as bad as smoking’ for children

LONDON: Social media ranks alongside smoking as a danger to children, senior British doctors said on Tuesday, as they urged lawmakers to tackle the harm that they say excessive screen time is causing to young people.

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